TRAVELER'S BELLY – HOW TO KEEP YOUR GUT HEALTHY AND WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET SICK ON A PADDLING TRIP

In this column, Jessie shares essential tips on keeping your gut healthy and handling stomach troubles on a paddling trip.

Dr. Jessie Stone

Paddling trips, whether close to home or abroad, are notorious for causing gastrointestinal (GI) trouble. The last thing you want is to be sidelined by a bad stomach when trying to make the most of your time on the river. Diarrhea, despite its unpleasant side effects, is your body’s way of getting rid of the offending agent as quickly as possible. Fortunately, you can reduce risk and manage any issues with the right preparation. So here are some ideas on how best to prepare, avoid, and treat stomach troubles. As always, prevention is the best medicine. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON GI PROBLEMS ON A PADDLING TRIP, AND HOW DOES ONE GET SICK? Bacterial infections are the leading cause of GI distress worldwide, with traveler’s diarrhea accounting for about 80%…

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