01/12/2025
AVOID GASTRO THIS SUMMER
Gastroenteritis is caused by many food- and water-borne viruses and bacteria. Once ingested, your body either fights it off or succumbs.
Higher-risk groups
Low stomach acid or PPI use
Recent antibiotics (disrupted microbiome)
Weakened immunity
Very young or elderly
Common bacterial causes
Salmonella (non-typhoidal)
Campylobacter
Pathogenic E. coli
Clostridium perfringens
Staphylococcus aureus
Shigella
Bacillus cereus
(Vibrio cholerae is rare unless sanitation has completely collapsed.)
Most contagious person-to-person: norovirus (virus, not listed above), Shigella and some E. coli strains.
Poultry, beef, eggs and unpasteurised dairy are frequent sources of Campylobacter, Salmonella and E. coli. Staph aureus usually comes from infected food handlers.
Prevent it at home
Cool hot food quickly in shallow trays before refrigerating.
Cover food with mesh to keep flies off.
Thorough handwashing with soap if caring for someone sick or after toilet use.
Scrub meat chopping boards and knives thoroughly with detergent and boiling water.
Do not use chopping boards for raw meat before other food without the sanitizing process above in between.
Recent reports show plenty of gastro circulating right now.
Keep a proper rehydration sachets (Hydralyte/Gastrolyte) in the house â when gastro hits hard and fast, thatâs what actually saves you from hospital.
My âGastro Survival Tonicâ (potent antimicrobial herbs + vagus-nerve sedatives) is designed to be taken at the very first stomach churn. One dose immediately, second dose 20 minutes later. Many users report it stops the vomiting cycle before it starts.
Once projectile vomiting begins, itâs almost impossible to keep anything down, including herbs.
Because gastro arrives without warning and escalates in minutes, have the tonic on hand â by the time you need it, itâs too late to go get it.
Stay safe this summer: cook meat properly, wash hands like you mean it, and keep rehydration + the tonic ready.
Disclaimer
Gastro Survival tonic is a traditional herbal medicine formulated to rapidly support the bodyâs natural response to acute gastroenteritis at the very first signs of nausea or stomach churning. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Results can vary. Most users find early use dramatically reduces or stops vomiting, but this product is not a substitute for proper rehydration therapy.
Always keep oral rehydration salts (e.g., Hydralyte/Gastrolyte) on hand.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe dehydration, persistent high fever, blood in stool/vomit, symptoms lasting more than 48 hours, or if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, very young, or have a compromised immunity.
Photo courtesy of Denis Agati
