Survival Skills

I grew up in Honduras, a country in development. Where the government isn't as efficient as one would desire, health conditions and living conditions are deplorable. Many diseases like cholera, rotavirus, dengue are mortal and take the life of many because they don't have access to medical assistance. But there are simple solutions that can help out those in need, if they only knew about them!

So today I'm hoping to teach you some of you out there a lesson on how to survive the Rotavirus, even though it's a common disease among children this can save lives. First of all let me tell you about the nasty Rotavirus, it's transmitted by touching contaminated objects, surfaces, hands etc.. and introducing them in your mouth. So contaminated with what exactly...? Feces, poo, excrement however you call it.(eww eww eww)  This nasty virus produces severe diarrhea, vomiting and fever. Causing extreme dehydration, and in a few days if no medical attention is received it can be lethal.

But the simple DIY Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) saves lives:

1. Prepare one liter of clean water.

2. Add 6 teaspoons of sugar, into the water.

3. Then half a teaspoon of salt, mix.

Add the exact measurements of salt and sugar, since too much sugar makes diarrhea worse and too much salt is bad. Adding more water is fine.

Learned this from the fabulous: www.colorsmagazine.com and I had to share it!

Hope you remember:  

  6 sugar tsp + 1/2 salt tsp + water= NO MORE DIARRHEA!