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Old 15-04-2008, 19:03
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I'm going to India next week. I'm packing some Imodium, but can anyone recommend some natural remedies I could take when over there, if the need arose.
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Old 15-04-2008, 19:14
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might be worth taking some dioralyte rehydrating powder, if the worst happens they will help, also a sterilising kit, which most camping places sell, just in case you are stuck in the wilds. Immodium is ok, but it stops everything in its tracks, which I have never liked the idea of. An antispasmodic is worth having, just ask your pharmacist for some, tell them where you are off to. I wouldn't be brave enough to go, I couldn't physically carry the necessary amount of bleach and bacterial wipes but have a lovely time, everyone I have spoken to has had a great holiday and been fine, with no deli-belly.
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Old 15-04-2008, 19:50
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Hi bubblesdevere

I'll be in Goa. All the negative reports are not putting me off, there have been plenty of people telling me how good a time it will be. There'll be two of us so we intend to look out for each other.

I've got a stomach that can digest anything but once in a while decides to rebel. My concern is being incapacitated enough to not be too far away from a toilet. With my belief in prevention being better than cure, I will be care about what I drink and eat, I'm just wondering if anyone here has experience of homeopathic local remedies or ingredients I could find in places like Goa. I did Thailand with no problems, but I'm older now and need to be more careful.
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Old 15-04-2008, 20:18
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Pop to the local holistic herbal place near you, they will have a range of things that you can take with you. Jolly Hollidays littlefro, friends of ours have loved Goa, moi, I will stay closer to home
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Old 15-04-2008, 21:06
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Ta for that bubbles. What's stopping you from making the step to real adventure. I thank a good friend that convinced me to take a chance, and it's been fabulous doing places I've only previously read or dreamt about.
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