Common Traveler’s Sickness by

Diarrhea is a common problem when traveling to places due to inadequate sanitation and contaminated food or water. To reduce the risk of diarrhea and cope with symptoms, try these suggestions below:
1. Take acidophilus or probiotics daily, start two weeks before you leave and one week after returning. The friendly bacteria prevent and stop diarrhea. Take as directed.
2. Natto pores powder contains Bacillus subtilis, friendly microorganisms, it can stop diarrhea overnight. Take one spoonful of the powder two or three times a day. You can buy the Natto pores powder (a tiny spoon enclosed) from Mitoku Japanese Takahashi Nattomoto (a food company).
3. Take papaya and pineapple enzymes to help digestion and reduce gas.
Constipation: more than 30 percent of travelers get constipated, which may be caused by a change in diet, different schedule, dehydration, and not using your own bathroom.
To avoid constipation:
1. Drink plenty of water to help soften stools and move bowels. Ideally, drink eight glasses (64 ounces) of water a day.
2. In the evening, take chia seeds as a good source of high fiber to help the body form soft and bulky stools. Put one or two teaspoons of chia seeds into eight ounces of water, soak 30 minutes until the seeds expand to jelly and drink before bedtime.  The next morning start with two to three glasses of water on an empty stomach, you should have an easy bowel movement soon.
Cold: many travelers get sick during or after their trip resulting from airplane cold. To prevent colds and shorten sickness:
1. Take vitamin C 500mg and vitamin B2 100 mg starting one week before your trip to one week after or take one bag of Emergen-C a day instead. These supplements can boost the immune system to prevent and fight infection.
2. Use Sinus Rinse twice a day while traveling. The daily nasal hygiene with a saline solution washes away the germs, allergens and excessive mucus in the nose, sinuses, throat and reduces the chance of infection with airborne disease. It also helps to relieve sinus congestion.
Kidney Stone: attacks often when people travel on high land or in hot weather due to dehydration without knowing. Make sure you drink at least drink eight glasses (64 ounces) of water a day to avoid it.
For more information please call Dr. Lu at 661-513-9265, Ping’s Acupuncture or visit www.healthyping.com.