Oral rehydration solution (ORESOL) is a drink that replaces fluids and nutrients lost from diarrhea. Drinking ORESOL has been proven effective in rehydrating patients and has saved millions of children's lives worldwide. A homemade version can be made with 1 liter of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 8 teaspoons of sugar. This homemade solution provides an alternative to store-bought ORESOL sachets during emergencies.

1. ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION (ORESOL)

2. ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION or ORESOL - is a solution which can replace the lost fluids and nutrients. By drinking ORESOL, you are replacing the fluids and substances lost in diarrhea. This has been proven effective and has saved millions of children's’ lives around the world

3. EQUIPMENT: ORESOL 1 liter of water Pitcher or any mixing container Stirring rod or ladle Clean container Marker or pen and paper

4. HOMEMADE SALT AND SUGAR (HMSS) -is a very good alternative for ORESOL sachet. -this method is easy top prepare and the ingredients are readily available in our home especially during emergency cases

5. EQUIPMENTS SALT (rock) 1tsp SUGAR 8tsps DRINKING WATER 1liter CLEAN MIXING CONTAINER KNIFE OR FLAT OBJECT TEASPOON CUP OR GLASS PEN OR MARKER PAPER

6. STEPS: Measure 1liter of drinking water in (5 cupfuls or 5 glassfuls are about 1 liter) to the container Scoop the salt with a teaspoon Level the salt with a knife or a flat object. Add 1 level teaspoon of salt into water. Mix it with water. Taste the salt and water. it should not be very salty If it taste saltier than tears, pour the mixture and do the same process again. Take 8 level teaspoonfuls of sugar. Put this into the water and mix well. This will only be used in 24 hours