Travel on a Safe Tummy

Travellers often asked what the best methods are for avoiding unclean drinking water. Boiling water is a tried and tested method, but is not always practical. Here we look at the more practical alternatives to boiling water.

Chlorine dioxide tablets are the safest and most effective chemical water disinfectants around. They kill bacteria, viruses and cysts in water (including giardia and cryptosporidium). As well as drinking water, it is important to treat any water which may enter your body, e.g. water used for brushing your teeth or preparing food. There’s no need for additional neutralising tablets since chlorine dioxide tablets have no taste. The tablets can be used to treat as much as 30 litres of water and are safe for long term use.

Until recently, iodine was the most commonly known and commonly employed water purification treatments. However, iodine is not being supported under the EU Biocides Directive and so most manufacturers have discontinued supplying iodine products since 2009. We now recommend using chlorine dioxide tablets; a great alternative.

The Aquapure Traveller bottle is a handy solution for those with a bit more space in their rucksack. It utilises the latest M.A.D. (Mechanically Advanced Disinfection) Technology, a chemical free system that not only does a better job than the original product, but also has a faster flow rate: all without chemicals. The bottle is designed to provide safe drinking water that tastes decent. Its filter cap will purify an average of 350 litres during its lifetime, and is the sole portable water purifier endorsed by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases London. It is kind to the environment; by using the Aquapure Traveller, you are helping the environment by not disposing of the equivalent of 700 plastic bottles per filter. It is simple to use. There aren’t any chemicals or complicated produces; you just fill it and drink. Aquapure Traveller eradicates bacteria and viruses such as E. Coli, polio, hepatitis An and others. It removes waterborne pathogens, such as giardia, cryptosporidium, etc. It removes toxic chemicals and heavy metals, and bad tastes, odours and sediment. It is the perfect solution for holiday makers, backpackers, trekkers, business travellers and, , anyone who needs access to pure, fresh water anywhere in the world. Replacement filters can be purchased and can be replaced by simply taking off the old cap and screwing on an another one.

Bimuno Travelaid can help keep your tummy in good health while overseas. This unique patented formula has been specifically designed for travellers by international specialists in digestive health. Scientific research suggest that the unique second generation prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharide formulation of Bimuno Travelaid helps to encourage and sustain a good level of your gut’s “good” bacteria (bifidobacteria) preventing “bad bacteria” from becoming established. Furthermore, unlike other prebiotics, you’ll find it has unique anti-adhesive properties, which help your body to drive out “bad” bacteria you might have consumed. By this combined effect of maintaining a favourable balance of “good” bacteria and preventing bad bacteria from finding a home you can help to keep your stomach healthy on its travels. Because the protective benefits of Travelaid build with time, it is recommended that you take the product for a week before your departure and each day whilst you are on your travels. Because of its effectiveness, Travelaid is recommended by numerous travel clinicians and Bimuno is an approved travel industry partner of ABTA.

This article was written by a travel nurse working closely with World Wide Nets. Visit their website to buy any of the products mentioned in this article.

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