Biological medicine offers a series of nutritional recommendations for the most common ailments of the summer season.

Intestinal microflora is a mirror of our lifestyle and the changes it undergoes in summer can affect its functioning. Approximately 100 trillion bacteria of five hundred to one thousand different species live in the intestinal flora of our body. This microbiota is essential for the balance of the immune system and protection against infections. 

Changes of residence, eating late, trying exotic foods, heavy dinners, etc.s... are some of the nutritional changes we make during the summer season. Many of these "summer habits can lead to intestinal transit discomfortbloating, bloating or poor digestion. 

Gastroenteritis - seasonal products  

Gastroenteritis is one of the most common infections in summer.. High temperatures increase the viral load of foods when they are not well preserved and can lead to food poisoning, which is often accompanied by diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever and general malaise. Although these conditions are generally mild, they can be serious in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems..

To avoid this, we must take precautions with salads, badly washed vegetables, mayonnaise, dairy products and seafood.. It is important to eliminate chemical processed and packaged products such as sausages, canned foods, refined sugar and fried foods. Our best medicine will be seasonal foods, natural supplements such as those found in Nutridelia and organic. In addition, che less processed the food is, the less toxicity will enter our body. 

Constipation - Fibre

These days the stress comes with the preparation of trips or family gatherings, more hours away from home and less hours of physical exercise are combined with marathon days at the pool or on the beach. A typical summer scene in which it is common to find occasional constipation is common. A disorder of the large intestine that causes hardening of the stool.This makes it more difficult for them to be expelled.

The main cause of constipation is that we reduce our fibre intake.which is necessary to maintain intestinal transit. For example, it is important to eat wholegrain and organic cereals for breakfast, rich in fibre or starch and capable of providing the body with energy. Products such as Malted Organic Corn Flakes are a recommended option. In addition, the consumption of alcoholic beverages that dehydrate and thus prevent the intestine from functioning properly.

Prolonged constipation can cause faecal debris to build up along the walls of the colon, causing inflammation and irritation in the body. The best way to eliminate them is a treatment such as colon hydrotherapy.

Heat stress - hydration

One of the most harmful effects of summer is heat stroke, especially for children, as their bodies are not yet able to eliminate excess heat. Outwardly, it manifests itself in the form of a high body temperature, dry or reddened skin, headache, dry mouth or a faster than usual heart beat.

The main solution to prevent the body temperature from rising sharply is hydration.  Replenish fluids by drinking water, even if you don't feel the need to do so, or isotonic drinks containing sugars and ions necessary for the recovery of sodium and mineral salts. In addition, it is important to avoid large, hot meals and to prioritise the consumption of seasonal fruit or vegetables or refrigerated dairy products..

Sleep disturbances - amino acids and minerals

Excessively calorie-dense dinners, late nights or endless naps combined with the high temperatures and light of summer can confuse the body and cause difficulties when it comes to sleeping. In addition, body heat also affects the brain which generates less melatonin, responsible for sleep and heart rhythms. 

Amino acids such as tryptophan, minerals such as magnesium and zinc naturally support the release of serotonin. associated with sleep control, appetite and relaxation. We recommend food supplements such as citrate, chelate or collagen with magnesium. or zinc supplements.           

To maintain a good state of health and restore the body's balance after the holidays, the best thing to do for any summer ailment is to have good intestinal health. For this reason, it is it is essential to add probiotic foods, which can be found in foods such as yoghurt, sauerkraut or dark chocolate, and prebiotics to our daily diet.which are found in many fresh foods. We recommend immunostimulant supplements, plant enzyme supplements or chewables for children's intestinal flora.   

As we have seen, the best shock plan against typical summer ailments is nutrition. A basic and fundamental approach to biological medicine. Pioneers in this approach, Biosalud Day Hospital combines its high-tech treatments with specific diets for each patient, contributing to the proper functioning of the organism. before, during and after the summer