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Giardiasis

What you need to know:

There are no natural remedies or complementary therapies appropriate to this condition, but dietary advice can help. Depending on the circumstance leading to this condition, a registered naturopath can advise you on how to change your child’s eating plan and which supplements he or she might need.

Dietary changes that may be beneficial:

If they have to take antibiotics long term, you need to include in their daily diet:
  • A small carton of plain bio-yoghurt - it contains good bugs which fight off bacteria
  • A pot of probiotic - again it contains good bugs which attack the bad guys
  • A pre- and probiotic supplement
  • A mega dose vitamin B-complex pill
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