In recent years, the research into the trillions of microbes that co-exist with humans, in, on and around our body’s has exploded with over 18,500 papers published in 2024! This article is a summary of the 6 most important discoveries from those papers, and what it means for our health.

It may be called Bali Belly, the Rangoon Runs or Montezuma’s Revenge but it can happen anywhere! What is happening? Why does it happen when travelling? What are the long term consequences? And, most importantly, what can you do about it? Sometimes, it’s good to look at the local remedies for help.

A comprehensive look at the symptoms, causes, contributing factors, conventional treatments and how some of the local natural and traditional remedies can help reduce symptoms and assist in a speedier recovery from traveller’s diarrhoea.