Bowel infections caused by viruses, bacteria and certain parasites frequently cause loose stools. Viral gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, is a common cause of episodic diarrhea.
Yule or Yuletide (Yule time) was and is a festival observed by the historical Germanic peoples. Scholars have connected the celebration to the Wild Hunt, the god Odin, and the pagan Anglo-Saxon MÅdraniht. It later underwent Christianized reformulation resulting in the term Christmastide.
Umeboshi (Japanese: æ¢ å¹², pronounced [uÍmeboÉi] ; literally dried ume ) are pickled ume fruits common in Japan. The word umeboshi is often translated into English as Japanese salt plums, salt plums or pickled plums..