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    How to treat sunburn while traveling

    It had been a great day at the beach. Clear blue water, overhanging palm trees, pristine white sand and plenty of glorious sunshine. As the sun warmth waned with sunset, the glow of Jack’s body waxed as the evening progressed.By midnight, he was in agony. His skin became as red as a boiled Maine lobster and excruciating to the touch. He was unable to sleep and felt feverish. The following day, the skin on his shoulders and back began to blister and ooze a sticky fluid. –      A traveler oblivious to the harmful effects of the sun If you are careless and get sunburn while you are in the middle…

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    Traveler’s Diarrhea Prevention

    How can you prevent traveler’s diarrhea? Prevention is often difficult, but certain recommendations can be made to prevent traveler’s diarrhea as well as all other intestinal infections. Here are some drink and food precautions to follow while travelling: Avoid eating fruit that you cannot peel. Avoid eating raw seafood, meat or vegetables. Avoid eating food that is not adequately cooked and served piping hot. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), hamburger meat for instance should be cooked so that the internal temperature of the patty is 71 degree Celsius. For the consumer, this means hamburger should be cooked until it is grey/brown throughout and not oozing blood. Avoid…

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    Symptoms and How to Treat Traveler’s Diarrhea

    Symptoms of Traveler’s Diarrhea usually begin abruptly and include urgent diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and low-grade fever. In the majority of cases, fluid loss is not voluminous and symptoms subside within 3-5 days. How can you treat traveler’s diarrhea? Although fluid loss may not be excessive, it is advisable to drink plenty of fluids. For mild diarrhea, drinking isotonic fluids (containing solutes such as sodium and potassium salts) may be the only treatment required. Bismuth subsalicylate, taken as Pepto-Bismol 60ml (or 2 tablets) four times a day can decrease symptoms. However, this medication should be avoided for those who do not tolerate salicylates, are allergic to aspirin, have kidney problems…

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    About Traveler’s Diarrhea

    John and Janice stared at each other across their dinner table. An extensive array of exotic dishes was set before them, but neither could eat. They both felt feverish, nauseated and had incessant rumbling of their tummies. Worse yet, the urge to have another loose bowel movement seemed imminent. A couple suffering from traveler’s diarrhea while touring Mexico John and Janice have contracted the ubiquitous traveler’s diarrhea (better known as ‘Montezuma’s Revenge’ in Mexico). They have not been discretionary with their diet, and are now suffering the consequences. Travelers to less-developed parts of the world often develop gastrointestinal complaints that mar their trip. Diarrhea is by far the most common…

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    Motion Sickness Remedies

    What can be done to prevent motion sickness? What are the remedies? Previously, there is an article on ‘What is motion sickness?’ After we have understood about motion sickness – all types of travel sickness such as sea sickness, air sickness and car sickness, here we discussed more about how to prevent motion sickness. Man has tried to treat this motion illness since antiquity, when the primary means of travel was by wooden canoes. Many types of plant and food remedies have been used in vain. There are proven ways to help alleviate this disorder. Below is a list of motion sickness remedies you can refer to: Minimize conflicting sensory…