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How not to get poisoned while traveling
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With the onset of the first summer days, the thought of vacation comes to mind more and more often. Everything around seems to be saying: “It’s time to plan a trip!”, “It’s time to rest!”, “Forward for new experiences!” The choice of the destination of the long-awaited trip must be approached responsibly, as well as the collection of things and first-aid kits, and the planning of the route to local attractions, shops and restaurants.
Imagine the perfect day on vacation: you wake up in the cool of a chic bungalow, stretch and get up slowly. It remains only to take a step through the threshold of your paradise house and plunge into the azure freshness of the ocean. And in the evening – the lights of the seaside city, music, alluring aromas of exotic cuisines from small restaurants. … It is here that the traveler can lie in wait for one of the main dangers – poisoning!
Overseas food with a trick
At times, the cuisine of some countries may contain extremely dangerous ingredients, which should be eaten with caution or preferred to neutral dishes.
Japan. Puffer fish. Japanese delicacy, banned in Europe and extremely difficult to prepare. Improperly cut fish can cause severe poisoning.
Europe, USA. Elder. These small black berries are often added to jams and desserts, as well as liqueurs. Ripe berries are safe, and unripe fruits may contain cyanide.
South America, Africa, Caribbean. Cassava. The tuberous roots of this shrub are popular in some countries. In their raw form, they are poisonous – they contain hydrocyanic acid, therefore, before use, they must be heat treated (dried or cooked).
Jamaica. Bligion. This exotic fruit, similar to a red pear, is safe only at a certain stage of ripening. If you eat it unripe or overripe, you are guaranteed poisoning.
If the fruit suddenly appeared …
While traveling, you are open to new experiences, and, unfortunately, your stomach is not always. The stress of a flight, a change in climatic and time zones, physical fatigue, which you may simply not notice, a sharp change in the daily routine and diet – and poisoning is just around the corner. And if you add to this microorganisms that can enter your body along with dirty water and food, poisoning is right there!
Everyone should know the main symptoms of poisoning in order to protect themselves and loved ones in time:
- nausea, vomiting
- cold sweat
- chills
- convulsions
- sudden lethargy
- drowsiness
- loose stools
- headache and dizziness
- depression of respiratory function and impaired consciousness (in severe cases)
- drooling and / or watery eyes
In order not to become a victim of poisoning and to maintain pleasant impressions of the rest, you should pay attention to the following recommendations.
- Be careful about observing the temperature regime for storing food, especially in street cafes and shops in the heat. The temperature regime should always be respected: a cold recipe should be cold when purchased, and a hot one should be hot.
- When purchasing perishable items from local stores, check to see if the item has expired. Inattentiveness in this matter can cost you valuable healthy rest time.
- Do not buy food from street vendors who do not have access to a clean water tap and serve out food with their bare hands. After all, as you know, more bacteria accumulate on a person’s hands than under the rim of a toilet bowl! This also applies to your hands. Therefore, be sure to wash your hands before eating.
- Remember that the face of any restaurant or cafe is the toilet and the kitchen. If their hygienic cleanliness is in doubt, choose another place to taste local delicacies.
- Do not overdo it in trying every one of the local dishes at once – your stomach would most likely prefer to gradually introduce “novelties” into your diet.
- Observe the measure in everything: both in food and in drinks. For excessive alcoholic infusions, your stomach will not thank you!
- Try to drink only bottled water, and eat, if possible, in trusted places or in a hotel. The problem of dirty water and stale food is especially acute in developing countries such as Thailand and India.
- If you are tempted by exotic fruits, do not forget to wash them with clean water before drinking, and for children, it is advisable to douse them with boiling water.
However, even if you “familiarized” your stomach with the creations of local chefs too intensively, you should not despair – after all, you have collected a first-aid kit for the trip!
You also need to know how to get ready for a trip! If this skill is peculiar to you, then you probably prudently take activated charcoal on your journey. This is a time-tested and experience-tested remedy that always comes to the rescue in difficult times. Medisorb, one of the leaders in the production of activated carbon in Russia, has created a new generation drug – .
A faithful friend of the stomach of an inexperienced traveler
Karbopekt has a number of fundamental advantages, especially important when traveling.
Firstly, one Karbopect capsule replaces three activated carbon tablets thanks to micro-granulation technology *.
Microgranules of activated carbon, which is part of Karbopect, have more pores than traditional activated carbon. I.e able to absorb more harmful substances that caused the poisoning, and fewer capsules are needed.
Secondly, the drug Karbopect has a selective effect, that is, it selectively removes toxins from the body due to the correct pore size of activated carbon. The harmful substances that caused the poisoning will leave the body immediately, and the vitamins and minerals obtained by the body in warm regions will remain.
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* Compared to conventional activated carbon produced by MEDISORB.
In addition, the preparation contains a well-known prebiotic – apple pectin, which helps to restore intestinal microflora. In case of poisoning and intestinal infections, the microflora loses its properties. Pectin, on the other hand, creates a favorable environment for the reproduction of beneficial bacteria, and also increases the local intestinal immunity, which is extremely important when traveling.
Remember that even if the dish looks tempting, but you doubt its origin and freshness, take three capsules for the prevention of intestinal problems, if you still decide to try it.
contains only natural ingredients, so it can be given even to little travelers whose stomachs have suffered from local delicacies.
Of course, there is no need to be afraid of traveling with children, even if they are still very small. In addition to the fact that your little Columbus will be able to discover many new things, they will be able to enjoy the local cuisine as part of their diet and preferences. It just seems to you that your little one is a conservative spaghetti lover, in fact, he may turn out to be a little gourmet! And Carbopect will help him to safely open a gourmet in himself, because he has no age restrictions and can even be given to children *.
So that every day of your trip will be remembered for something special, and only unique gastronomic impressions remain from exotic cuisine, do not forget to put it in your suitcase ! **
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* According to the instructions for the drug.
** CONTRAINDICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE. IT IS NECESSARY TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS OR CONSULT AN EXPERT.