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Stomach Trouble in Summer

Dr. Jyoti

The warm weather does mark the end to problems of chilly temperatures. That does not mean the warm weather would be a complete fairy tale story. Agreed, there would be no shivering due to chilly air but the hot air has its own set of problems to give. Summer is here and so are the troubles with it.

The first is that high temperature makes you sweat more and the second is that it does not let you eat properly. It has been found that majority of digestion related illnesses occur in summers in India due to compromised immunity levels. There are many digestive disorders that can trouble you during summers such as:

• Gastroenteritis:  
  It is also known as infectious diarrhoea and refers to inflammation of gastrointestinal tract which includes the stomach and the small intestine. Its commonly caused by viruses but it may also be caused by bacteria, parasites, and fungus. Typically the symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting, and pain in abdomen. The other accompanying symptoms include fever, lack of energy and dehydration. Common risk factors for gastroenteritis include eating improperly cooked food, consuming contaminated food or water, coming in close contact with a person who can spread the infection. The affected person takes nearly two weeks to recover.

• Typhoid:
  It is usually a water- borne disease and is commonly occurs in summers. The causative agent of diseases is bacteria which is a specific type of Salmonella. The symptoms of typhoid can begin in the infected person after 6-30 days of exposure. The sufferer usually presents with fever, pain in abdomen, headache, and rash. Common risk factors for typhoid include poor hygiene and poor sanitation. It usually spreads by consuming food or water contaminated with feces. The diseased person can take three weeks or more to recover.

• Food Poisoning:
  It typically happens within 6 to 8 hours of eating contaminated food kept in unhygienic conditions. A person can usually realise it on their own that he/ she has consumed something which is responsible for food poisoning. It can occur due to toxins, chemicals, virus, bacteria, parasite or a prion present in food. The symptoms may begin after few hours to one month of exposure. And may include vomiting, diarrhoea and pain in abdomen. Fever, blood in stool and dehydration can also accompany. The person can recover within few days or may take longer if the severity of infection in more.

Prevention is way better than suffering!

It is better to sail through the summers without falling sick rather than spending some precious days of your life on a hospital bed. The troubles affecting stomach can be prevented by taking some protective steps at home and in your daily life.

• Value the food cooked at home:
  It is best to avoid eating outside food in summers. You never know what quality of ingredients have been used and for how long the food has been kept as it is. Contrary to it, you know the freshness and hygiene that the food cooked at your home carries with it. Carry a lunch box to your office or wherever you go to avoid outside food.

• Go for freshly prepared food:
  Try to eat food that has been prepared the same day. If you are consuming food that was prepared last night, heat it before putting it into your stomach. This can reduce the risk of stomach problems but does effect digestion. Therefore, fresh, seasonal, and local is the best.

• Make a water bottle your best friend:
  Never underestimate the power of hydration and the troubles due to dehydration. To ensure that you drink water at regular intervals, carry a water bottle with you everywhere you go. You can avoid majority of diseases in summers if maintain a steady intake of water. Also, water helps in creating softer and bulkier stools so that they make easy passage outside the body and do not lead to piles and fissures.

• Improve your fibre intake:
  Whole grains, vegetables, legumes and fruits have fibre which improve the digestive tract. A diet high in fibre helps in evacuating faecal matter easily from the body and thus helps in avoiding constipation. Both, water and fibre help in flushing out toxins and pathogens from the body.

• Limit your coffee intake:
  Excessive intake of coffee can interfere with smooth functioning of your digestive system and lead to problems like acidity, heartburn and ulcers. Switch to herbal curcumin tea designed by Preserva Wellness to improve digestion, known by the name of Daily Diagemax Tea.

• Include sipping Immunoblast Juice in your routine:
  Curcumin, apple, aloe vera and mulberry in Immunoblast Juice improve immunity and prevent stomach bugs which can help in lowering the chances of infections in summer. It also provides an adequate dose of iron, magnesium and zinc which are micro-nutrients that are left out of regular Indian diets.

Product of the month: Immunoblast Juice

To offer protection against toxins and pathogens present in food, there has to be some ingredients of therapeutic value present inside your stomach which can improve your immunity and ward off agents causing stomach diseases in summers. The composition of Immunoblast Juice by Preserva Wellness serves the purpose.

Immunoblast Juice contains Aloe Vera, Apple, Mulberry and Curcumin. Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric root or rhizome which is capable of improving the immune system of the body. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties which prevents and halts inflammation of lining of stomach and intestines and thus can prevent occurrence of gastroenteritis. By virtue of its anti-microbial properties, curcumin in Immunoblast Juice can also help in prevention of and lowering severity of food poisoning.

Mulberry can boost the immune system due to its rich nutrient content. Iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins B, C, E and K help in enhancing various functions of body along with improving immune system. The retained pulp of mulberry in Immunoblast Juice is a boon for your stomach. The fibre content of mulberry facilitates proper digestion and relieves constipation, bloating, and stomach pain. It helps in proper formation of stools and thus flushing out toxins and pathogens.

Apple pulp in Immunoblast Juice has two compounds i.e. chlorogenic acid and catechin which can prevent the lining of your stomach from injury due to NSAID pain killers. Antioxidant and anti- inflammatory compounds present in apples can fight inflammation and help in regulating immune responses. Vitamin C in apple boosts body’s resistance against infectious agents. The other nutrients the body gets through apple pulp include vitamin B complex, dietary fibre, phytonutrients and minerals like calcium, potassium, and phosphorus; all of which are capable of improving body’s immune system.

Aloe Vera pulp has antioxidant and immune-modulator properties which can empower the defence mechanism to ward off infectious agents, chemicals, and toxins. It also has a soothing effect on digestive tract. Aloe vera has compounds which work against a mediator of inflammation known by the name of bradykinin. According to a research, aloe vera contains 75 potentially active components.  Anthraquinones present in aloe vera increase water content in intestines, stimulates mucus secretion, and improves the involuntary movement of intestinal tract i.e. intestinal peristalsis to facilitate regular bowel movement. Aloe vera also stimulates immune system and works against proliferation of tumors.

Since a huge proportion of your immune system can be enhanced with the contents you put in your stomach, choose purely Ayurvedic herbal products. To fight stomach infections this summer, do not miss Immunoblast Juice. It can be consumed by everyone above five years of age.

Connecting with You in April!

Our gatherings with you in person are always encouraging. The crowd that recognises us every time we put our camps in Delhi NCR region provides an immense boost to our progress. We were there this month in Sunder Nursery on every Sunday i.e. 7th April, 14th April, 21st April and 28th April to take part in the Earth Collective. This boosts not only our sales but also our enthusiasm to proceed to organise more camps and participation in farmers markets.

The word of mouth of our customers is the most genuine and the best form of promotion and feedback for us!

Our participation also serve the motive of spreading awareness about health among people. Men and women come up with their questions regarding their various health issues and ask about their natural and holistic management. Our products have the same intention of managing and preventing diseases in the most gentle and natural way possible. Ayurvedic herbal products formulated by Preserva Wellness cater to mental and physical health and therefore contribute to holistic health of people. Being made of natural and herbal ingredients, these products along with dealing with health issues also become a source of natural nutrients including vitamins and minerals. Since our products are free of gluten, common allergens like soy and dairy and artificial sweeteners, they are safe for everyone.

Healing isn’t about changing who you are; it is more about what you consume. To enjoy the glow of health, keep using the health products made by Preserva Wellness!