Bugs, Bites & Bowels

Gives helpful advice on all aspects of travelling, from what to expect and pre-trip vaccinations to the hazards of heat and sun in deserts and jungles, and of cold and exposure in mountains and caves - offers the latest information on Malaria treatments and deep vein thrombosis - assesses the usefulness of natural remedies and covers responsible tourism - advises on how to treat bites and stings and deal with accidents, first aid and common ailments 'Big carnivores are probably best faced. Running away will do you no good since they can easily outrun you, and this is exactly what prey species do. Do something that a prey species would not do, like throwing rocks or running at the animal shouting and brandishing a big stick. The predator will then be so surprised and confused that it will probably retreat.'

1) Introduction 2) Homework 3) Travel Broadens the Mind... and Loosens the Bowels 4) A Diet of Worms? 5) Getting Bitten to Death? 6) Heat, Sun, Sea and Sand 7) High, Cold and Dark 8) Skin 9) Embarrassing Bits, Sex and AIDS 10) Dangerous and Unpleasant Animals 11) Accidents, Knocks and Cuts 12) Ailments and Symptoms 13) Your First Aid Kit 14) Responsible Tourism 15) Living Abroad 16) When You Get Home 17) Useful Addresses and Bibliography 18) Index.

"'For general travel advice and information, we recommend it' - General Practitioner Magazine"

Some health guides seemed designed to scare the pants of you - not this one. This will give you a toolkit for avoiding illness, the knoweldge to avoid bites and stings and then if you are unfortunate enough to have a mishap, you'll find out how to treat yourself, or know when to flee for home. The language is straightforward and amusing and their are case histories to learn from. - Jane Wilson-Howarth



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