Exhausted, scared and traumatized – this is what many people who fled to Poland before Our Country’s invasion of Ukraine look like. This problem affects almost 1,9 million people, mainly mothers with children. Usually they go to Polish families. Many hosts do not know how to take care of their guests’ health, so we explain it.
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- Many immigrants from Ukraine have a long and arduous journey behind them, so at the beginning you need to ensure proper hydration of the newcomers’ body and alleviate hunger. Preferably warm, easily digestible dishes
- Visitors should not be asked about their experiences with Our Country’s invasion of Ukraine. This can only aggravate the trauma and bring back dormant emotions. If they start talking themselves — let’s listen. In other cases, it’s a matter for the therapist
- It’s a good idea to ask your guests if they have chronic diseases and if they are running out of medication. In this case, you can use the free tele-advice
Since the beginning of Our Country’s invasion of Ukraine, almost 1,9 million people have come to Poland, mainly women and children fleeing the hell of an armed conflict. Many of the war refugees went directly to Polish homes, where they found their own place, peace and security. The hosts often have doubts about how to look after and take care of the health of immigrants.
Drink. Drink a lot
Many Ukrainian refugees have had a very long journey from their hometowns and towns to Poland. Often, for fear of the lack of a toilet and the possibility of a bowel movement, immigrants give up drinking liquids or limit them. As a result, they may be at risk of dehydration, so make sure that you drink plenty of water and electrolytes after arriving at your new home. — advises dietitian Dr. Anna Jeznach-Steinhagen. They will allow you to supplement potassium and sodium.
Lack of sufficient electrolytes leads to weakness, palpitations and increases nervousness. With inadequate hydration and nutrition, magnesium is also deficient. Its need increases significantly in stressful situations, so it is worth getting magnesium tablets.
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Warm meals
To get your digestive system working on a regular basis, it is a good idea to start eating with a warm but easily digestible meal, such as cooked vegetables and meats. As Dr. Jeznach-Steinhagen emphasizes, the more hot meals the better. In the morning, it can be porridge or milk soup. It is not a very good idea to serve your guests roast meat right away, as the irregular digestive system has to get used to digestion again. And heavy and fatty dishes will not make this task easier.
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Don’t take offense when your guests eat — in the opinion of the hosts — too little. In such situations, you should not urgently suggest further servings. It will backfire. Many people react to stressful situations with a reduction or complete loss of appetite. If we are dealing with such a situation, the best solution is to serve liquid or semi-liquid meals such as cream soups, semolina or pudding.
If they develop diarrhea during their stay in our guest house, it is worth having probiotics with a broad bacterial spectrum in the home medicine cabinet.
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Refugee trauma
Pictures and memories of Our Country’s invasion of Ukraine will certainly come back to the minds of people who came to Poland many times. Working through such traumas is, of course, a task for a qualified psychologist. That is why it is worth restraining your curiosity and not asking about or judging war experiences. However, it is worth equipping yourself with herbal calming teas, e.g. with lemon balm, which will help in case of problems with falling asleep. It’s also a good idea to buy over-the-counter medications to help you sleep.
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What about chronic diseases?
Hypertension, diabetes, asthma — these are just a few of the many diseases of civilization. And they don’t know borders and nationalities. That is why it is worth asking our guests if they have any chronic diseases. This knowledge will help guide Ukrainians to the right doctor. Most places provide advice to immigrants free of charge. In case of doubt, it is worth visiting the special website of the Ministry of Health.
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