Drizzle them with honey and place in an airtight container. In 3 hours, you'll notice the onions have released their sweat. Take 2 tablespoons of this liquid every few hours or as needed to ease the cough. All these foods are supposed to have medicinal properties. Applesauce and bananas contain soluble fiber, which helps firm up stools.
Bananas are also rich in potassium, which is often depleted.
Toast and rice are bland, soothing, and binding. Activated charcoal from a health food store is supposed to relieve pain and gas and absorb the toxins that cause diarrhea. Treat with alternating hot and cold compresses on the chest, abdomen and back. Place a hot towel over your chest and abdomen. Wrap a sheet and blanket around you leaving only your head exposed.