Prevention of gastrointestinal infections in India

camelgirl

I just love (not really) the expert advice that comes along here (& everywhere, really). Some day I'm going to post that I put a dog biscuit in each pocket, drank some "Revive" tea 3 times a day and didn't get sick. Why not? It worked for me.

Still not ready to chuck out science & double blind studies in favor of my local health food store! I just wish there was more science (even if it changes with newer studies) & less playing at self-cures.

BTW, most disturbed that everyones favorite water bottle (Nalegene polycarbonite) has finally admitted that the toxins that leach out (Bisphenal A) really are not good for us and they've announced they will stop making them. Now what can I do with my 6 different size & shape PC bottles?

Well, I've already ordered 3 of their HDPE water bottles directly from their website & have them already!

Actually don't think bisphenalA is too much of a problem for older people, it's those baby bottles that are the worry.

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Nick-H

Personally, and I stress, personally, I don't buy a lot of this de-tox stuff, either. Except as a means for alternative therapists and herbal companies to make a heap of money, of course.

The body has organs whose job it is to remove waste matter and poisons --- and they do just that. Except in special circumstances, I do not believe any help is needed.

And the latest on the drink x litres of water a day, its good for you? No evidence of that all, it seems. Drink when you're thirsty, is good for you. The bottled-water companies must be crying over that one! Yes, our bodies are pretty good at telling us when to eat and drink!

One counterpoint on that, though, because this is about India. The body does take longer than the average trip (months, rather than weeks) to acclimatise to an entirely different climate, and in this circumstance, it really is necessary to drink more than you think you need to.

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