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Hey there,
Ever had a “healthy” trip, hiking, river views, granola vibes, then came home and your stomach said:
“I don’t know her.”
Let’s talk about Giardia. 🦠
A microscopic parasite that can turn your digestive system into a chaotic group chat.
The “Wait… how did I even get this?” part
Giardia (technically Giardia duodenalis/lamblia) is a protozoan—single-celled, tiny, and wildly committed to ruining your plans. It sets up shop in your small intestine and messes with how you absorb fat and nutrients. Translation: your gut stops acting like a civilized adult.
How people usually pick it up:
swallowing contaminated water (streams, lakes, poorly treated water)
daycare settings (tiny hands, big consequences)
pets can be involved (especially if they’re drinking questionable puddles like it’s a craft cocktail)
What it can feel like:
bloating that makes you look 6 months “food baby”
greasy/floating stools (not cute, but classic)
cramps, fatigue, weird food sensitivities that show up out of nowhere
A weird detail that matters: Giardia forms a tough “cyst” stage that survives outside the body—aka it can persist in the environment long enough to spread.
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Bug Wisdom
✨ “Natural” doesn’t always mean “safe to swallow.”
✨ Your gut has boundaries. Respect them.
✨ If symptoms linger, don’t gaslight yourself.
Hydration matters more than willpower here. If your gut is off for more than a few days, especially after travel or water exposure, get checked. Giardia is treatable, but it rarely responds to “just probiotics and vibes.”
Subtle intuition moment: if your home has that “something’s not right” feeling and your gut has been weird? Pay attention. Bodies are excellent environmental sensors.
—Gabi & Bea