Staring at the ceiling of a hotel room at 2 a.m. in the morning is my least favourite way to start a holiday. And to think there was a time that I didn’t believe jet lag was a real thing… How naive! But if it’s ever hit you, you’ve probably been left in the dark wondering, what is jet lag and when will this nightmare end?!?
Bali Belly, Thailand Trots, Montezuma’s Revenge… you name it, we’ve had it. And missing out on exotic beaches and natural wonders of the world is enough to make you learn how to not only prevent, but also treat traveler’s diarrhea. And fast. No one wants Bali Belly symptoms ruining their holiday in paradise.
Nobody wants their holiday sabotaged by the infamous Bali Belly. We’ve written a detailed post on the symptoms and treatment of Bali Belly but wanted to touch on some of our favourite natural options for preventing Bali Belly so that you (hopefully) never have to worry about treatment at all. From probiotic yeasts and herbal antimicrobials to bovine colostrum, here are our tips for avoiding travelers' diarrhea on your next holiday.
Getting traveler’s diarrhea when you’re on holiday is bad, but still having Bali Belly after returning home can be even more worrying. But, as a globetrotting nutritionist who specialises in helping travelers avoid and treat IBS-related conditions, I’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to do to get over Bali Belly in 3 simple steps.
If you’re worried about gaining weight like a baby blue whale on your next holiday, listen up! I start to feel bloated and sluggish just thinking about poolside cocktails and five-star hotel buffet breakfast pastries. Really, who wants to spend their holiday feeling ‘blah’ and needing a serious detox, or new wardrobe, every time you get home? Not me, and hopefully not you either. So here’s how to avoid holiday weight gain (and by weight, I mean body fat), while still having a great time.
The dilemma of street food in a foreign city. On the one hand, it’s probably the most authentic way to experience a new culture. And on the other hand, the fear of puking on your own poop is very real for anyone who's been bitten by the actual travel bug before. Let me show you how to eat street food without getting sick, because it can be done.
If you plan on getting high (literally, I mean) on your next holiday, you’ll want some advice on how to prevent altitude sickness naturally. For sea level peeps like us, heading to the mountains means we need to think about the impact it might have on our health. And as anyone who’s had altitude sickness in the past can attest, it’s one that shouldn’t be ignored.
