Holiday Travel Health: Medications, Gut Health and Preparation

In this episode, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley — practising Community Pharmacist and Accredited Master Herbalist — for a practical chat about travelling with medications, especially during the holiday season. Gerald shares simple but important planning tips for anyone travelling interstate or overseas, including how to store medications in hot climates, why it’s smart to split essential medicines between checked luggage and carry-on, and what to consider when travelling to places where certain medications may be hard to access. The conversation also covers gut health while travelling, with Gerald recommending specific probiotics to help reduce the risk of traveller’s diarrhea, along with simple preventative measures like saline sprays to support immunity on planes and in crowded spaces. It’s a reminder that a little preparation can make the difference between enjoying your break — or spending the first few days unwell. A timely, practical episode focused on staying well while on the move. Listen to learn more. ----more---- Stars and Stories Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland. Learn more: https://blackstarradio.com.au   Meet Gerald Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist. Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations.    He is co-hosts the House of Wellness radio program heard each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network live across Australia.  Gerald is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.  Gerald’s passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age.    Contact: https://www.geraldquigley.com/contact