I found out the hard way that Bali Belly is no joke. What started as a bucket-list dream vacation turned into a battle with my gut health that I'm still fighting as we record this. And the kicker - I thought I was prepared to dodge it: I had my enzymes, my probiotics, I was careful with food and water. But what I didn't know about environmental exposure through skin contact, contaminated water sources, and the reality of underdeveloped infrastructure cost me my normally great health.
In this conversation, I'm joined by functional nurse practitioner Laura Frontiero (aka "The Gut Genie") to break down exactly what happened to my body in Bali, why some people get sick while others don't, and the critical travel supplements I wish I'd packed. We're talking about the antibiotics versus antimicrobials debate, what to do when you have an allergic reaction mid-treatment, why Western medicine dismisses parasites that are epidemic in other countries, and the comprehensive protocol I'm using right now to recover.
If you've ever traveled internationally, plan to, or have mysterious symptoms after a trip abroad, this episode could literally save you years of suffering. Laura shares her essential travel toolkit, explains when it's actually okay to stop an antibiotic, reveals why parasites are more common than anyone admits, and gives you the exact steps to protect your gut health when exploring the world. Tune in for a comprehensive guide to safeguarding your gut health while exploring new destinations.
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Saccharomyces Boulardii: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/laura/products/floramyces#FLM060
Learn More About Laura Frontiero:
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Website ➜ https://gutchecktest.com/
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