Comments on: Sh*t Happens … http://roamsters.com/shit-happens/ From the Backyard to Borneo and Beyond Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:14:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Tony http://roamsters.com/shit-happens/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Tony Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:20:40 +0000 http://roamsters.com/blog/?p=42#comment-3 All good advice (although if you know what you're doing, local food can be wonderful in Asia), but if all else fails, Immodium or Lomotil can be lifesavers if the dreaded lurgy strikes! They are not cures but have the effect of stopping residual strong adverse reactions to the bugs (ie they block you up) and give your system the chance to recover naturally. I've spent quite a few years in Asia, and the time-honoured cure in India was black tea (to keep up your fluids) and dahi (curd or plain yoghourt) until you felt like taking some plain food! Happy eating on the road, Tony Page http://www.travelsignposts.com All good advice (although if you know what you’re doing, local food can be wonderful in Asia), but if all else fails, Immodium or Lomotil can be lifesavers if the dreaded lurgy strikes! They are not cures but have the effect of stopping residual strong adverse reactions to the bugs (ie they block you up) and give your system the chance to recover naturally.

I’ve spent quite a few years in Asia, and the time-honoured cure in India was black tea (to keep up your fluids) and dahi (curd or plain yoghourt) until you felt like taking some plain food!

Happy eating on the road,

Tony Page
http://www.travelsignposts.com

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