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Traditionally, it is believed that a trip to the sea is the best way to "reboot" the body, strengthen the immune system and gain strength for the whole year. We expect that the sea and health are inseparable concepts. However, gastroenterologists and dermatologists record different statistics: after returning from sea resorts, thousands of people complain of acute bloating, bowel movements, skin rashes, exacerbation of allergies and inexplicable fatigue.

For decades, popular culture and advertising have taught us that bacteria are dangerous enemies. We bought antibacterial soap that “kills 99.9% of germs,” took antibiotics at the first sign of a cold, and strived for absolute sterility. However, the modern biomedical revolution and the 4Ps of medicine (personalized, predictive, preventive, patient-centered) have radically changed this view.

Most of us are familiar with this situation: from Monday to Friday you work at the limit of your capabilities, solve crisis issues, do not get enough sleep and drink liters of coffee. Your body keeps in good shape. But the long-awaited Saturday comes, you finally relax, and suddenly your body fails - there is a sharp pain, acute bloating, nausea or diarrhea. Instead of enjoying your vacation, you spend the weekend in bed with discomfort in your stomach.

Summer is traditionally associated with vacations, warm evenings on terraces and refreshing alcoholic cocktails with ice. When we talk about the harm of alcoholic beverages, most people immediately think of the liver or cardiovascular system.