How do I reset my gut after travel?

After returning from a trip, it's important to reset your digestive system. If you're feeling bloated, a post-vacation detox eliminates the sugar and salt cravings you may have developed while away. Hit up the grocery store for whole and nutrient-rich foods, including fresh produce and lean proteins.



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After returning from a trip, it's important to reset your digestive system. If you're feeling bloated, a post-vacation detox eliminates the sugar and salt cravings you may have developed while away. Hit up the grocery store for whole and nutrient-rich foods, including fresh produce and lean proteins.

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After returning from a trip, it's important to reset your digestive system. If you're feeling bloated, a post-vacation detox eliminates the sugar and salt cravings you may have developed while away. Hit up the grocery store for whole and nutrient-rich foods, including fresh produce and lean proteins.

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Vacation destinations tend to be hotter than home, so your body hangs on to water for a little. it might take 1-2 days, but it might take as long as a week for your body to let go of that water.

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Bali Belly can clear up within a matter of days, however, more serious cases can require hospitalisation if you become severely dehydrated.

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Some people believe that drinking Yakult for a few weeks before travelling and while in Bali will increase the good bacteria in their gut to fight off any nasty stomach bugs. This is not medically proven so still take all other precautions.

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Common medicines travellers use to treat Bali Belly Some available treatments include: Electrolyte drinks and powders, like Hydralyte, Gatorade, Pocari Sweat and Lucozade. Gastro symptom reliefs medications like Imodium, Diapet and Gastro-Stop.

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The cabin pressure decreases as you gain elevation and the gas in your stomach expands. I often tell people it's like my stomach is a bag of chips (if you've ever seen a bag of chips on a plane you know exactly what I'm talking about).

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Weight gained after a vacation or indulgent weekend doesn't mean you've put on fat. It's probably just water retention, experts say.

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All those pounds are mostly water weight. The reason for the five-pound “gain” is water retention. What is this? Not only do certain rich foods leave you retaining water, but you also have the physical weight of the excess food traveling through your system for at least 48 hours or so.

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