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Winter recipe – polenta with sautéed fennel

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Winter is just around the corner … We would like to make sure that you have a few winter recipes at hand to accompany you through this season. Fennel, black salsify and eggplant are the vegetables we have chosen for you for appetizing winter dishes. We will start with a delicious polenta with sautéed fennel. More recipes will follow.

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Ingredients (serves four)

70 g polenta

300 ml water

200 g fennel

salt, butter

Preparation

Bring the polenta and water to boil while stirring, let it swell for approx. 10 minutes and keep warm.

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In the meantime, wash and quarter the fennel and cut into thin strips. Finely chop the fennel greens and keep to one side.

Sauté the fennel in 1 tbsp butter, pour in a little water and let it cook for approx. 5 minutes. Put the polenta on a plate, add the fennel and sprinkle with the fennel greens.

Note:

When eating the “wrong food” the immune system produces specific IgG antibodies which can lead to inflammatory processes. The symptoms appear on a delayed basis, up to three days after the consumption of a trigger food, making it virtually impossible to identify a trigger food without testing.

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Reach out to Dr Hitendra K Garg today for expert advice and care.

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The Modern Gut: Navigating the Challenges of Digestive Health in Today's World

Gut problems are increasingly common today due to a variety of factors. Some of the main issues contributing to gut health problems include:

• Dietary Habits: Consuming a diet low in fiber and high in processed foods can lead to digestive issues.

• Lifestyle: Lack of exercise, high-stress levels, and insufficient sleep can negatively impact gut health.

• Medications: Certain medications, like antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can disrupt the gut microbiome. 

• Changes in Routine: Traveling or other changes in routine can affect the digestive system's regularity.

• Genetics: A family history of digestive disorders can increase the risk of developing similar issues.

• Microbiome Alterations: Imbalances in the gut microbiome, which is the delicate balance of bacteria and other microorganisms in the gut, can lead to conditions like IBS and IBD.

These factors, among others, can lead to a range of bowel disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and diverticulitis, each with its own set of symptoms and treatment approaches. It's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and consult healthcare professionals if experiencing persistent gut health issues.

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August is Psoriasis Action Month: If you’ve been struggling with psoriasis or other skin conditions, and conventional treatments just aren’t cutting it, it might be time to consider a different approach. At The Real Gut Doctor, we believe that true healing starts from the inside out. If you’re tired of relying on medications that only mask the symptoms without addressing the root cause, it’s time to look deeper—starting with your gut. The connection between gut health and skin health is powerful, and improving your gut may be the key to unlocking clearer, healthier skin. 5 Top tips to improve your gut & skin: 1. Feed Your Gut with Fiber Fiber is crucial for maintaining a healthy gut, which in turn supports healthier skin. By nourishing the good bacteria in your gut, fiber helps reduce the inflammation that drives psoriasis. 2. Embrace Probiotics A balanced gut microbiome can make all the difference in your skin’s appearance. Probiotics help cultivate that balance, reducing inflammation and promoting skin healing from within. Think of foods like yogurt, kefir, and fermented vegetables. 3. Cut Out Processed Foods Processed and sugary foods disrupt your gut’s natural balance, leading to more inflammation and, consequently, worsening psoriasis. Eat unprocessed foods & give your gut—and your skin—the chance to heal naturally. 4. Hydrate for Health Staying hydrated is essential for every aspect of your health, including your skin. Drinking plenty of water supports digestion, helps eliminate toxins, and can improve your skin’s condition. Make hydration a priority in your daily routine. 5. Incorporate Omega-3s Omega-3 fatty acids are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, making them a vital part of any skin-healing diet. Foods like fatty fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts not only support gut health but also help reduce the inflammation that triggers psoriasis flare-ups. Request a free discovery call today. #PsoriasisActionMonth #HolisticHealing #GutSkinConnection #HealthyGutHealthySkin #PsoriasisRelief #AntiInflammatoryDiet #ProbioticsForSkin #SkinHealthMatters #GutHealthAwareness #PsoriasisSupport #RealGutDoctor #EczemaSolution #HolisticHealing

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Today is #WorldIBSDay. An important day to raise awareness about Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) affecting more than 15% of the world's population. Opening up and talking about #IBSsymptoms has been a taboo, but let's work together to end the #pootaboo and all the other stigmas faced daily as part of the disorder. You are not alone - repost this post in acknowledgement of #WorldIBSDay, together let's #endthestigma #LetsTalkIBS #LetsTalkShit #IBSAwarenessDay #IBSAwarenessMonth #IBSAwarenessMonth2019 #ibs #ibslife #ibsdiet #ibd #gutdisorders #FGID #guthealth #healthygut #guthealthmatters #digestivehealth #fructosemalabsorption #fructosefriendly #lactosefree #fodmap #fodmapfriendly #fodmapfriendlyfoods #guthealthawareness #ibsawareness #tummytroubles #tummyfriendly #tummyfriendlyfoods @repostit_app @fodshopper https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwa7Um5HlE5gkQzlTsRI5lKTmSEmyHsYQmnFFs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10vo45ixw0smg

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Diarrhea – (not only) an unpleasant travel companion

Sun, sand, and sea – it would be so wonderful if it weren’t for diarrhea. Diarrhea is the most common illness when traveling. Bacterial infections are most likely the trigger. For healthy adults, these infections are usually harmless and disappear after a short time, even without treatment. Severe diarrhea, which is accompanied by severe water loss, is rare and particularly dangerous for babies, toddlers, pregnant women, diabetics and elderly people.

If you have only soft stools, you don’t have to worry. However, if you have to go to the toilet more often than three times a day, or when the stool is very watery and the overall amount has increased then these are symptoms of mild to moderate diarrhea. If there is no improvement after two to three days or the diarrhea is very severe, you should consult a doctor.

Our travel tips – how you can treat mild diarrhea yourself while traveling:

Drink plenty of fluids (at least 3 – 4 liters per day) with salts (electrolytes).

Adults with diarrhea can prepare an electrolyte solution for themselves:

Dissolve ½ teaspoon salt and 5 teaspoons sugar in 0.5 l boiled water, flavor with orange juice.

(Please note this is not suitable for children under 5 years old!)

For children under 5 years of age you can obtain special electrolyte solutions in the pharmacy.

Salt can also be consumed in the form of clear, salted soup or broth.

Bananas and apricots are rich in potassium, which is one of the most important electrolytes.

After the first few days of an acute diarrhea illness, you should try to consume products that contain little or no milk.

Eat normally as soon as you start to feel better with an increased appetite.

Medication for acute diarrhea is only useful in some cases, e. g. to slow down dangerous water loss or to survive a long bus journey.

Colas and pretzel sticks are not a suitable treatment for rehydration and salt intake.

Gentle colon cleansing with psyllium seeds act like a mild swelling and intestinal lubricant. They cleanse the intestines of putrefactive substances and intestinal gases and promote the growth of intestinal-friendly bacteria. Psyllium seeds are known as well tolerated.

In case of severe diarrhea, you should definitely consult a doctor.

Note: If you suffer from frequent diarrhea, this could be caused by food intolerances and allergies, e.g. lactose, fructose or histamine intolerance. In this case, we recommend that you get in contact with your health care practitioner (HCP) for further consultation. If these intolerances are not responsible for your diarrhea, the cause may be an IgG food hypersensitivity. IgG food hypersensitivities often remain undetected because the symptoms only occur a few hours or even days after the consumption of a trigger food. This makes them extremely difficult to identify. Fortunately, a reliable diagnostic test and nutritional concept can help: ImuPro. Find out more about the ImuPro test without obligation.

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What underlying idea drives CoGAP MetaCheck®? How can Meta Check help in Longevity & Ageless living ?

The genetic variants serve as the starting point for the CoGAP®metabolic study. The objective is not just any generic diet; rather, it should take into account your unique Meta-type as identified by CoGAP® and provide support through expert nutrition and exercise advice. Metacheck also helps you discover your predisposition to macro-nutrients. Macro-nutrients are essential to the performance of more than tens and thousands of functioning of body organs. Surely a deficiency in macro-nutrient going unnoticed invites disruption of the supply chain of the body and thus inviting diseases.

The CoGAP MetaCheck® is a genetic metabolic analysis that identifies the Meta-type and its effects in persons who are seeking Longevity and disease free life. By identifying the Meta-types, you may provide cutting-edge dietary and exercise guidance as a MetaCheck consultant. Retrospective investigations have already been carried out in the United States and at the German Sport university of Cologne's Center for Health. CoGAP is sure, though, that a diet that takes into account the genetic traits of the person seeking guidance can produce better outcomes than a diet that disregards these physiological traits.

First Medical Diagnostics offers a comprehensive MetaCheck test and reports counselling thereof. To book a test you may reach Mr. Neeraj Arora 8800929600 or email neeraj.arora@cmdsingapore.com

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First Medical Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd is pleased to announce that Mr. Neeraj Arora - Director was an active participant at the ImuPro International Conference Meet at Opio - France 🇫🇷 from 17th September-19th September 2024.

Mr. Arora was designated as one of the keynote speaker and had the honour to do a presentation to the august audience from 30 participating counties of the world.

The conference also witnessed launch of an improved version of CoGap MetaCheck Gene Test.

An extensive training in this regard was imparted by Dr. Orhan Özüak - Managing Director -CoGap GmbH -

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The conference was also addressed by Noted Principal Scientific Advisor - Dr. Camille Liners.

The conference was presided by Andreas Schlereth - Director-R-Biopharm.

Dr. Camille Liners is PHD doctorate and has Studied biochemistry, food chemistry and microbiology at the Technical University of Vienna. He holds a rich 35 Years of Professional Excellencies Medical 🏥 domain.

Dr. Camille Liners have a detailed scientific presentation on the correlation between Skin Disease and IgG delayed Food Allergies.

The conference organising Committee was Ms. Jutta Meyder - Chief officer Nutrition Care & Ms. Pascale Hendrickx- International Sales Director.

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Nausheen Ali Sardar says, "I went to every doctor for 3 years but no treatment worked"

When you suffer, you often suffer alone. That's exactly what was happening with Nausheen Ali Sardar. But did she talk about it? No. Was she worried about it? Yes. Putting up a brave front, she still continued her life as if nothing had happened.

She tried doing a lot of trial and error when it came to her diet, but despite all possible tricks in the book, could not fathom what her body was reactive to.

Would you believe it if we told you that she was largely allergic to oats and soya beans? And mind you, not that her body reacted immediately after consuming oats, soyabeans etc.

In fact, the allergy was a far delayed reaction, as late as three days?

Talking EXCLUSIVELY to ETimes TV, Nausheen said that she was suffering from it perhaps for more than three years. "It is only when the symptoms become visible that you realise you need medical help," she said.

Continued Nausheen, "So I tended to have puffy skin, weight gain. I felt a lot of water retention in my body and lower back pain. After 2 years, I realised that something is definitely not right.

I underwent the Prick Allergy Test, which requires one to have 200 pricks on hand. After just a few pricks, my skin started flaring up very badly and it seemed like love bites (laughs). The doctor said that he cannot continue the test as I was very sensitive to it. My problem only compounded then because I thought that I had reached the end of the tunnel. I went to several doctors and did many tests but nothing worked. I was told it could be gluten or lactose intolerance but all steps taken in that direction did not make me feel any better.

I was even told that I may be allergic to pets!

Thankfully, I am good at research. I sourced out a good lab ImuPro. It's a German lab. I contacted its head Mr. Neeraj Arora (Director of First Medical Diagnostics). Several political and glamour personalities have taken treatment for a similar issue that I was facing. I was told that a very popular actress had consulted them because she was having a constant pain.

Several people suffering for many years have taken this ImuPro Food Intolerance Test.

ImuPro test is available in 50 countries and samples are sent to Germany and my blood serum was sent to Germany for analysis and testing."

What is Delayed Allergy? Delayed Allergy is when a person gets hypersensitive to the food that his system cannot tolerate, but only after 3 to 4 days. This in turn could make it very difficult for one to backtrace the allergen.

And then? Nausheen continued, "I also have to refrain from sunflower seeds. But I am striking off oats and soya beans from my list for sure."

Medicinines being taken, currently? "None," replied Nausheen. "It's just that my allergic food items have to be kept at a safe distance from me."

Results seen? Pat came the reply, "Oh yes.

My face has shrunk. I had developed some pigmentation too; even that has disappeared. No lethargy. No back pain. I am feeling like a new person. I am feeling 20 years younger."

"Trust me. I had almost given up. Itne paise kharch kiye the. Bas ek last option try kar rahi thi. Thank heavens, it worked," Nausheen signed off.

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Excess weight and IgG food allergies

Inflammatory processes that promote obesity may be intensified by an IgG food allergy

Obesity is a chronic disease which is characterized by severe excess weight and a pathologically increased body fat percentage. It is very stressful for the body and often a psychological burden for the people affected. Excess weight and obesity may be due to metabolic disorders.

The exact mechanisms of the disease are not completely understood yet. However, it is clear that low-grade inflammatory processes play a role in obesity. An IgG food allergy may intensify such inflammatory processes. ImuPro helps you to detect such delayed food allergies and supports you with individual guidelines based on your test results. Learn more.

Obesity increases health risks for:Obesity and excess weight pose a major risk for serious diet-related chronic diseases.

If a person is obese or overweight, this means that he or she is carrying excess body fat. The balance between calories-in and calories-out differs for each person. Factors that might affect your weight include your genetic makeup, overeating, monotonous diet, excess carbohydrate and fat intake, and not being physically active.

Obesity increases health risks for:

Heart disease

Stroke

Arthritis

Some cancers

The diagnosis of obesity

Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify excess weight and obesity in adults. It is defined as a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters (kg/m2). People with BMI > 25 kg/m2 meet the criterion for being overweight (BMI 25-29.9). If they have a BMI > 30, it indicates obesity. However, to get a complete clinical picture it is also important to analyse whether the weight gain negatively impacts the health of a patient.

The causes of obesity

While many factors may influence an individual’s weight, excess weight and obesity are due mainly to an imbalance of energy intake from the diet and energy expenditure (through physical activities and bodily functions). Genetic and environmental factors play a role, but attention to diet and physical activity is important not only for preventing weight gain, but also for weight loss and subsequent maintenance.

With obesity, systemic inflammatory activities are found. Inflammatory response to food induces the production of messenger proteins like TNF-alpha.

The messenger substance TNF-alpha blocks the receptors for insulin and so impedes the cell’s energy supply. The blood sugar present in the blood cannot or can only be transported to a restricted extent into the cell where it is urgently needed. This may activate two mechanisms:

1. Sugar becomes fat

Since the sugar remains in the blood, the blood sugar level remains elevated. The liver transforms the blood sugar increasingly into fatty acids which are then deposited in the fat cells. The blockage of the insulin receptors results in more and more insulin being released. The increased insulin concentration prevents the reconversion of fatty acids into blood sugar. The means that the energy stored in the fatty deposits is no longer available to the body.

2. Energy consumption decreases

The Individual cells have less energy at their disposal. Therefore, the cell activity is reduced and the basal metabolic rate, i.e. the quantity of calories used at rest, diminishes.

In the case of an IgG food allergy the immune system produces IgG antibodies against certain food stuffs. IgG antibodies are created in increasing quantities, TNF alpha will be released in larger amounts and more receptors intended for insulin will be blocked. This means that the inflammatory processes may be intensified.

The scientific approach to obesity and IgG

The identification of foodstuffs that may trigger inflammatory conditions could offer a good possibility to exert a positive influence on the inflammation through a corresponding change in diet. IgG seems to be the best indicator for identifying a food as being pro-inflammatory. Every time a food comes in contact with a corresponding IgG antibody, an inflammatory response is launched. Studies have shown that an IgG guided diet has a positive effect on weight loss and stabilisation of the glucose https://imupro.com/glossary/inflammation/

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For example, the study “IgG antibodies against food antigens are correlated with inflammation and intima media thickness in obese juveniles” Wilders-Truschnig et al. ECED published online 2007; DOI 10.1055/s-2007-993165showed a significant correlation between obesity, elevated IgG antibodies and inflammation. Thus, elevated IgG levels for food could be involved in the development of excess weight.

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Healthy & happy through the winter

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Joint pains or the susceptibility to infections are common winter issues. This could be caused by an IgG food allergy (delayed food allergy) with subsequent chronic inflammation. So, get rid of it to become healthy again and get safe through the cold winter months. Find out why your body reacts to some foods and why this may have a negative impact on your health.

Our body generally tolerates food as long as it is digested properly and passes through the intact intestinal barrier in the intended manner, i.e. through the intestinal cells. Normally, the immune system does not identify food proteins as harmful.

However, medication, infections, mycoses, stress and environmental toxins can cause repeated damage to the intestinal wall. This allows food particles to pass between the intestinal cells and get into the bloodstream before they have been completely digested. The immune system then identifies these particles as “harmful”. As a result, it might trigger an immune response against these food proteins. If this food is eaten on a regular basis, repeated immune responses can lead to chronic inflammation.

ImuPro and susceptibility to infections

The gastrointestinal immune system is the largest in the body. More than 80% of your immune system is in your gastrointestinal tract. It is an almost insurmountable barrier for bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.

If the gut or any other organ is inflamed due to a delayed food allergy, your immune response might be compromised and you might be more susceptible to infections. This will have an impact on the base load of the immune system: It has fewer resources at its disposal for acute infections, and pathogens might enter the bloodstream through the intestinal mucosa more easily.

ImuPro and joint pain

An IgG food allergy might trigger an immune response. Immune complexes made up of antigens (food) and IgG antibodies circulate in the blood and can attach to sensitised tissue by means of a receptor (CAM = cellular adhesion molecule). If the immune complexes are broken down by phagocytosis as part of the inflammation reaction, the surrounding tissue is damaged. Joint pain can be intensified or caused by an IgG food allergy, if a joint has already been sensitised due to strain (during sport, for example) or latent inflammation.

If you find yourself getting more infections or suffering from joint pains during the cold winter months, it might be worth checking whether these problems might be caused by inflammation triggered by an IgG allergy. Find out more about ImuPro here.

Healthy gut – Healthy body

Do you suffer from gastrointestinal complaints, headaches and migraines, skin problems, attention deficits, obesity and other chronic complaints. A chronic inflammation due to a delayed food allergy might be the reason. Delayed food allergies can be detected with the ImuPro blood test.

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Come through autumn fit and healthy

Unfortunately, autumn does not always show its beautiful side – the days get shorter and it is often dark, gray, and wet. In autumn, cold viruses are in high season and the number of flu patients also rises steadily – not least because our immune systems are out of practice due to wearing masks. Coronavirus numbers are also on the rise again because people are spending more time indoors.

But you can do a lot yourself to get fit and healthy throughout autumn!

Start boosting your immune system today to be armed against pathogens.

We show you how with the following tips!

Healthy and vitamin rich-diet

The intestines and immune system can be strengthened with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and secondary plant compounds. Many autumn vegetables such as fennel, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, pumpkin, kale, and the rediscovered parsnip contain these important vital substances.

Tip:

Take a look at our blog section. Under the recipes section, you’ll find a lot of autumn recipes that help to boost your immune system!

Stay active even in autumn!

Defy your inner couch potato and stay active even in cold, wet weather – because that’s how you strengthen your immune system. In addition, moderate exercise in the fresh air increases not only the physical but also psychological well-being, especially in autumn.

Use every ray of sunshine

The body needs sunshine to produce vitamin D and the happiness hormone serotonin. Get out in the fresh air as often as possible, because even when the sky is cloudy, the body can produce vitamin D and serotonin.

Drink enough

Autumn marks the start of the heating season – the dry, hot heating air dries out the mucous membranes and thus provides an entry point for germs. In addition, the change of season from outdoors to indoors is strenuous for the body and causes the circulation to ride a roller coaster.

Drink at least 2 liters of fluid a day, preferably (mineral) water, unsweetened teas, or thin juice spritzers.

Start a healthy and active autumn today!

Healthy gut – Healthy body

Do you suffer from gastrointestinal complaints, headaches and migraines, skin problems, attention deficits, obesity and other chronic complaints. A chronic inflammation due to a delayed food allergy might be the reason. Delayed food allergies can be detected with the ImuPro blood test.

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Come through autumn fit and healthy

Unfortunately, autumn does not always show its beautiful side – the days get shorter and it is often dark, gray, and wet. In autumn, cold viruses are in high season and the number of flu patients also rises steadily – not least because our immune systems are out of practice due to wearing masks. Coronavirus numbers are also on the rise again because people are spending more time indoors.

But you can do a lot yourself to get fit and healthy throughout autumn!

Start boosting your immune system today to be armed against pathogens.

We show you how with the following tips!

Healthy and vitamin rich-diet

The intestines and immune system can be strengthened with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and secondary plant compounds. Many autumn vegetables such as fennel, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, pumpkin, kale, and the rediscovered parsnip contain these important vital substances.

Tip:

Take a look at our blog section. Under the recipes section, you’ll find a lot of autumn recipes that help to boost your immune system!

Stay active even in autumn!

Defy your inner couch potato and stay active even in cold, wet weather – because that’s how you strengthen your immune system. In addition, moderate exercise in the fresh air increases not only the physical but also psychological well-being, especially in autumn.

Use every ray of sunshine

The body needs sunshine to produce vitamin D and the happiness hormone serotonin. Get out in the fresh air as often as possible, because even when the sky is cloudy, the body can produce vitamin D and serotonin.

Drink enough

Autumn marks the start of the heating season – the dry, hot heating air dries out the mucous membranes and thus provides an entry point for germs. In addition, the change of season from outdoors to indoors is strenuous for the body and causes the circulation to ride a roller coaster.

Drink at least 2 liters of fluid a day, preferably (mineral) water, unsweetened teas, or thin juice spritzers.

Start a healthy and active autumn today!

Healthy gut – Healthy body

Do you suffer from gastrointestinal complaints, headaches and migraines, skin problems, attention deficits, obesity and other chronic complaints. A chronic inflammation due to a delayed food allergy might be the reason. Delayed food allergies can be detected with the ImuPro blood test.

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What can you do to avoid traveler’s diarrhea

It’s finally here, the long-awaited vacations in foreign countries. Traveler’s diarrhea may stem from the stress of traveling or a change in diet. But usually infectious agents — such as bacteria, viruses or parasites — are to blame.

Due to poor hygiene measures, you can quickly upset your stomach and diarrhea can become an unpleasant vacation companion. We have compiled valuable tips for you on how to prevent traveler’s diarrhea and what you should have in your travel medicine bag.

We have compiled valuable tips for you on how to prevent traveler’s diarrhea and what you should have in your travel medicine bag.

Prevention

Observe the regulations on food hygiene. The general rule of thumb when traveling to another country is this: “Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it.”

If you follow this, you have a good chance of avoiding diarrhea. In areas with low sanitary standards, you should follow certain precautions:

Wash your hands before every meal.

Do not wash fruit and vegetables with tap water, but peel them instead.

Boil or otherwise disinfect drinking water.

Do not consume raw animal foods such as meat, seafood and eggs.

In case that diarrhea pathogens such as typhus or cholera often occur in the travel area get vaccinated before you travel.

Tap water in areas with poor hygiene standards is often neither suitable for drinking nor for brushing your teeth. Therefore, use mineral water or boiled water for brushing your teeth in such countries.

You should also avoid ice cubes. Please note that fresh fruits are often served on ice cubes to keep them cool.

Travel Medicine

You know your personal health problems best and know which medications you can tolerate if you have symptoms. Make sure you put together your individual travel pharmacy for your foreign vacation. If you are not sure of which products to choose, you should consult your family doctor for advice. A pharmacy would also be happy to advise you.

If you have previous illnesses, it makes sense to take the required medication in your travel pharmacy kit in sufficient quantities, since not all pharmaceutical preparations are always available in the same quality abroad.

Have your family doctor certify the necessity of these medications. This will help you avoid problems when going through customs clearance.

Besides sufficient medication for your personal health problems, we recommend that your travel pharmacy should contain products against:

Stomach discomfort, constipation, diarrhea

Cough, runny nose, hoarseness, sore throat

Insect bites

Sprains/bruise, muscle tension/sciatica/rheumatism

Fungal diseases of the skin, skin injuries/soreness

Skin disorders/itching

Sunburn, sunstroke, heat stroke

Venous diseases

Allergies

Headache, toothache, earache

Motion sickness, restlessness/nervousness, sleep disturbances

Conjunctivitis

Contraceptives

Fever thermometer

Special products for diarrhea

You can add a few products to your travel pharmacy that are especially helpful in diarrheal diseases:

Electrolyte powder: mix in water and drink

Emergency diarrhea medication, e.g. to stop dangerous water loss or to survive a long bus ride

When traveling to regions with insufficient medical care, your doctor can prescribe antibiotics

Antihistamines against allergic reactions

Preparations to build up the intestinal flora

If you are lactose intolerant: lactase tablets

If there is a histamine intolerance: DAO tablets

Only use medications that stop the diarrhea completely in case of emergency. Diarrhea cleanses the body. If diarrhea is stopped, the intestines can no longer eliminate pathogens and toxins.

Important: If there is no improvement after two to three days or the diarrhea are very strong, you should definitely consult a doctor.

Note: If you suffer from frequent diarrhea, this could be caused by food intolerances and allergies, e.g. lactose, fructose or histamine intolerance. Here we recommend that you get in contact with your health care practitioner (HCP) for further consultation. If these intolerances are not responsible for your diarrhea, the cause may be an IgG food hypersensitivity. IgG food hypersensitivities often remain undetected because the symptoms only occur a few hours or even days after the consumption of a trigger food. This makes them extremely difficult to identify. Fortunately, a reliable diagnostic test and nutritional concept can help: ImuPro. Find out more about the ImuPro test without obligation.