Oral Rehydration Solution Recipe for Emergency Preparedness

This can be particularly helpful in keeping someone hydrated with severe diarrhea.  Simply combine the following ingredients with 1 quart of water (the water must be clean)

1/2 tsp. salt
6-8 tsp sugar or honey
1/2 t. baking soda (optional)

Administer in small sips, especially, immediately after vomiting or diarrhea.  This can be mixed with a mashed banana or half cup of orange juice per quart to improve taste  .http://rehydrate.org/solutions/homemade.htm#recipes 

Someone noted that "honey" is never given to a child under 1 years of age because there is a botulism concern.  Good point for anyone wanting to use this with a child. 

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

Never Ever give a child under the age of 1 years old any honey what so ever...
Boutulism may cause botulism in young children.

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