Please share an interesting fact about dealing with food poisoning.

Ignore: Vomiting is your friend; it's your body's way of getting rid of the bad food that you ate.

Ignore: If you suppress vomiting, the diarrhea can last up to a week instead of 24-36 hours of both.

Ignore: Food poisoning usually starts with vomiting!

Ignore: Enjoy your food. Taste it before swallowing. Do not eat if the taste or smell are not enjoyable.

Ignore: Food poisoning is more common in developing nations, but can occur anywhere.

Ignore: Most cases of food poisoning do not require antibiotics. The illness just runs it's course.

Ignore: Keep hydrated: electrolyt fluids and protein ( broth, boullion, consume" Meds for diarrhea and vomit.

Ignore: Most cases of food poisoning are mild and resolve without treatment.

Ignore: Staying hydrated as best as possible hopefully will keep u out of the ER.Slow sips of fluid if u can.

Ignore: Adhere to "BRAT diet" until you're beginning to feel better.

Ignore: Drinking less fluids = less vomiting but a much higher chance of dehydration. Drink more, keep more.

Ignore: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold to avoid food poisoning.

Ignore: Diarrhea and vomiting may resolve within 24 hours.

SLOW: SLOW deep breathing reduces nausea and vomiting. Brains respiratory center is near emetogenic center.