Travel Bug
Holiday times are ahead, the sun is out and we all have the travelling bug, but make sure that is the only bug you get this summer. Here are a few holiday tips to keep you prepared for sea, sun and summer fun.
Don’t get bogged down with a tummy upset
Travelling abroad and eating out can mean that you are exposed to pathogens in foods.
Poor food hygiene or simply being exposed to bugs that your gut isn’t used to can result in unwanted tummy upsets. This is especially common in hot countries as heat provides perfect conditions for bacteria to breed.
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Ice in drinks
Ice in drinks is easily forgotten. Often made from tap water, the ice often carries a number of foreign bugs. Make sure you always request no ice unless you are in a country where you know the water is safe for you to drink.
Fruit and vegetables
Peel all fruit and vegetables to remove surface bacteria that may remain on the skin from being washed with tap water.
Natural foods to support the gut
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Garlic, cinnamon and oregano have traditionally been used to prevent food spoilage and to support gut health.
Add these condiments to meals on a day to day basis. Garlic is most effective when crushed and fresh, but can smell quite strong! Cloves are great breath fresheners to take away the garlic aroma almost instantaneously.
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Don’t forget to take friendly bacteria on holiday
The friendly bacteria in your gut, known as probiotics, are especially helpful during holiday time. Start taking a probiotic supplement two weeks before your travels and make sure it is a well researched brand and proven to be safe. It is even more effective to combine probiotics with plant oils which help to support digestive health, such as oregano.
What to do if you do get a funny tummy:
Even after following all of this advice you may sometimes get caught out. This may be due to food not agreeing with you, changes in dietary habits, drinking contaminated water or a change in climate and routine.
What is soothing on the outside can soothe on the inside:
Keep aloe vera and slippery elm in your emergency box, they are great for soothing sunburn. Aloe vera may have immune supportive properties whilst slippery elm is also soothing for the digestive tract.
Related Articles:
Prickly Heat
http://nutritionallybalanced.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/prickly-heat.html
Sunscreen, keeping youthful in the sun
http://nutritionallybalanced.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/summer-sun.html
Natural repellents and dealing with insect bites and stings
http://nutritionallybalanced.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/preventing-and-soothing-insect-bites.html
Have a healthy week,
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