Unless you’ve had your head in the sand for the past couple months, you’ve likely noticed (or experienced) that the ‘stomach bug’ has been circulating like crazy. The typical stomach bug is most commonly caused by the Norovirus and causes Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea–not fun! Handwashing is paramount to prevent you from spreading it to family members, but I thought it would be a good idea to give you some ideas in case the bug comes knocking your way. In my kit I’d recommend the following:
- Electrolytes for your water: In my case, I like the options of Ultima replenisher or LMNT but there are numerous on the market. Sip on these throughout the day as you drink your fluids.
- Bone Broth protein: Another way to help you stay hydrated while also getting some protein when you’re likely not eating or holding much down. The mushroom addition can be stimulating for your immune system too. Heat up a cup in a mug and sip on like you would tea or coffee.
- Saccharomyces Bouliardii : This probiotic fungi is excellent for not only stimulating the immune system in the GI tract (good for going after the virus) but is also great for helping to regulate motility and help with loose stools. I recommend 1 capsule twice a day.
- DGL Lozenges: Deglycerrhized licorice is a mucilagenous herb that can help promote and rebuild the mucus layer of the gut lining. This can become especially irritiated following vomiting so I like the lozenge formula you can dissolve and get the effects in not only the stomach but the esophagus and throat as well! I’d recommend one lozenge dissolved every 4 hours or as needed.
- Zinc Carnosine: Another agent that not only helps rebuild that mucus layer, but also provides some much needed zinc for immune function. 1 capsule twice a day with food is sufficient
- Melatonin: For much needed sleep support. Sleep is where a majority of healing is taking place. I would encourage you to try and get 9-10 hours of sleep each night while sick!
- Ginger Tea: Ginger is a well known spice that can help with nausea along with being soothing for the gut!
I hope you never see the norovirus in your house, but if so I hope this gives you some ideas of items that may help speed your recovery and get you back on track!
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Now, the Norovirus is hopefully a short-term illness (1-3 days) and with this kit you can hopefully shorten your duration of having symptoms! If you are someone that seems to ‘always get sick’ or gets sick when none of your family members get ill, that’s a sign of an imbalanced immune system and something we can get to the roots of! By using advanced, personalized testing, we can help identify what may be driving that imbalance–You need to get to the ROOTS of WHY the symptoms presented in the first place. If you want guidance and support along your journey, Book a free discovery call!!
