Pre-Travel Support to Avoid Traveler’s Diarrhea
Katie, a 37 year old female, presented to clinic for a pre-travel naturopathic consultation. She was taking her family to Mexico for a week in June and wanted to support her immune system and gut barrier to promote resilience and avoid acquiring diarrhea.
Traveler’s diarrhea is common when visiting other countries (20-60% of people affected) and usually occurs near then end of a 2 week trip or shortly after the return home. Most infections are caused by bacterial or viral pathogens and can be mitigated in an out patient setting.
Katie’s travel protocol started 2 weeks before departure. It included the following:
- 1 tsp of Quicksilver Liposomal Vitamin C
While abroad her family would take a Mayan herbal formula (Temple Natural Health’s Traveler’s Tonic) preventatively to avoid acquiring an infection and subsequent GI distress. I also recommended high dose L-glutamine powder daily (Intestimax) to supply her intestinal cells with the building blocks they need to stay strong and intact in the face of exposure to a pathogenic organism.
Dr. Jamie Doughty, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Medical Director at Temple Natural Health. She supports individuals and families with hormone balance, digestion, detox, and overall wellness. A graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine, she is certified in IV therapy, classical homeopathy, and natural childbirth. Dr. Jamie also leads Temple Natural Health’s Virtual Clinic, offering remote naturopathic care to help clients achieve vibrant, balanced health.
