Traveling in foreign countries to catch up on your sunshine? Here is a word of caution.

Intestinal parasites, or worms (there are various types of these) can be picked up while visiting foreign or unfamiliar locations and/or from eating undercooked meat. They may cause unexplained diarrhea, fever and chills, abdominal distress, indigestion, gas, or bloating. Other symptoms can include irritable intestinal tract, recently developed food allergies or environmental illness, frequent colds or flu, ravenous apetite, anal itching at night, weight loss or inability to gain weight, changeable bowel movements, and feelings of rectal fullness or pressure.

Some homeopathic formulas are used as preventative when traveling. If you decide to travel with no precautionary measure and you get these symptoms, drink bottled water with a good squeeze of lemon or lime for 24 hours. At the end of 24 hours eat a bowl of plain cooked rice. Upon return make sure you consult with a registered nutritionist that will guide you through a parasite cleanse. These cleanses can take up to 8 weeks. Prevention is the best medicine.

For more information on parasite prevention when traveling contact us at: CJM LeBlanc HealthWorks, Centreville Mall, 342 Main Street, Suite 121, Shediac, N.B. E4P 2E7, Tel: (506) 533-8885 or E-mail us at: www.charlotteleb@rogers.com


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