While the rains bring relief from the high heat of summer, they also bring a host of diseases, including bacterial infections. Humidity slows down the digestive system a great deal and moisture being a fertile ground for microbial growth, bacteria, parasites and the resultant toxins fuel gastric problems such as acidity, bloating, indigestion, gastroenteritis, ulcers, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Many patients complain of…