WHY GUT HEALTH IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR OVERSEAS TRAVEL

Have you prepped your gut for Bali Belly (Indonesia), Gimmy Gut (UK), Tokyo Trots (Japan), Delhi Belly (India) or the more generic term, ‘The Runs’ 

Persistent diarrhea on your holiday is caused by:

• Contaminated food/water (E. coli, norovirus, salmonella)
• Spicy/unfamiliar foods
• Poor hygiene practices

Preparing Your Gut, Naturally: Why Manuka Honey Is the Sweetest Gut Health
Support You Never Knew You Needed for your happy and healthy gut.

Did you know that your gut is home to over 100 trillion microbes, forming a complex ecosystem that affects everything from digestion to the immune system and even mood? This travel season, we’re shining a light on simple, science-backed, and natural ways to care for your gut — starting with one of the world’s most potent natural remedies: Australian Manuka Honey. 

From Our Community to Your Pantry: Real Results from Real People

Since launching our Australian TV campaign earlier this year, the response has been
overwhelming. Customers have written in sharing how they use our award-winning Manuka Honey daily — a teaspoon on an empty stomach to settle bloating, a dollop in warm water to ease digestion after a heavy meal, or just straight from the jar when they are feeling run down. 

And it’s not just about how it tastes (although the rich, earthy flavour certainly helps). It’s about how it feels — helping restore balance, comfort, and calm in the gut. 

But What Makes Manuka Honey So Powerful?

Manuka Honey contains MGO (Methylglyoxal), a rare, naturally occurring compound with strong antibacterial properties. The higher the MGO, the more potent the honey. Our MGO 900+ recently won a Gold Medal in the 2025 Excellent Taste Awards, a proud moment for us and our community of growers, beekeepers and customers.

Our raw honey is raw and unprocessed, retaining all its beneficial enzymes and plant compounds. Gather By’s Raw Manuka honey is independently tested to confirm its Manuka Honey MGO rating. The “+” sign on our label means the MGO content exceeds the amount stated. So MGO 900+? That means you’re getting
more than 900mg/kg of gut-healing goodness.

WIIFM? (What’s In It For Me?)

Let’s break it down:

• Soothing and anti-inflammatory: Manuka Honey can calm gut irritation and support healing.
• Antibacterial properties: Helps reduce harmful bacteria without harming the good guys.
• Digestive aid: Anecdotally used to ease bloating, reflux, and sluggish digestion. Immunity booster: A strong gut = a strong immune system.
• Stress reducer: Gut-brain axis is real. A happy gut contributes to a better mood.

Healing from the Ground Up 

Every jar of Gather By raw honey is more than just a health food product. It’s a link in a chain of regeneration and restoration.

Our Medicinal Honey Forests™ are being planted along the east coast of Australia in
collaboration with farmers and Indigenous communities. These forests are carefully curated ecosystems filled with rare, high-DHA Leptospermum plants (the source of Manuka nectar) and bee-friendly fodder. These forests not only produce high-potency honey but also: 

• Restore biodiversity to degraded land
• Provide continuous forage for bees (meaning healthier hives
• Reduce environmental stress on pollinators
• Help combat climate change with reforestation

The Bigger Picture: Gut Health and Global Health

Gut health isn’t just personal — it’s planetary. The way we grow food, treat land, and care for pollinators has a direct impact on the health of our food system.

Gather By's model creates real change: the more honey we sell, the more trees we plant, the more bees we support, and the more communities we empower. It’s a beautiful cycle of healing — inside and out

Here are some effective Manuka honey remedies to help prepare your gut for Bali travels, supporting digestion and immunity while reducing the risk of stomach issues:

HERE ARE SOME REMEDIES FOR YOUR TRAVELS

1. Daily Gut Prep (Pre-Travel)

• Morning Tonic: Mix 1 tsp Manuka honey (MGO100+ or MGO300+) in warm water with a squeeze of lemon. Drink on an empty stomach to promote gut health and boost immunity.
• Probiotic Boost: Combine 1 tsp Manuka honey with plain yogurt or kefir to enhance good bacteria in your gut.

2. Soothing Digestive Aid (During Travel)

• Upset Stomach Relief: Take 1 tsp Manuka honey (MGO600+ or MGO900+) straight or mixed with ginger tea to calm nausea, bloating, or indigestion.
• Anti-Diarrheal Support: Mix 1 tsp Raw Manuka honey (MGO 1200+) plus pinch of cinnamon in warm water to help reduce bacterial imbalances.
  

3. Hydration & Electrolyte Support

• Rehydration Drink: Add 1 tsp Manuka honey + pinch of sea salt + lemon juice to water for a natural electrolyte boost if dehydrated.
• Oxymel Health Tonic: Add one-third Manuka honey (MGO 100+ to MGO 1200+) to two-thirds quality vinegar in a jar and shake for a tonic promoting gut health, increased energy and makes a delicious condiment.
  

4. Food Safety Backup

• Protective Coating: Take 1 tsp Manuka honey MGO 900+ or MGO 1200+ before and after eating risky foods to help inhibit harmful bacteria.
  

Bonus Tips:

• Choose a higher MGO for stronger antibacterial effects.
• Pack a travel-sized jar for daily use.
• Pair with probiotics for extra gut defence.

These remedies may help minimise travel-related stomach issues, but always consult a doctor if you have severe symptoms. Safe travels! 🌿✈️