Healthy Tips for Safe Travels
Saturday, December 1, 2012
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A healthy trip begins with a well-packed suitcase. Packing some essentials in a practical piece of luggage can help you arrive at your destination prepared and help prevent inconvenience and discomfort during your stay.
A few items that every traveler should tote include a full supply of current prescription medication and basic over-the-counter medication such as pain relievers, antihistamines and anti-diarrheals. Be sure to pack regular medication in a bag that is accessible during travel. Other essential travel accessories include an extra pair of contacts or glasses, a jacket (preferably rain resistant), comfortable walking shoes and other necessary exercise equipment.
To avoid luggage-induced muscle strain, use a luggage cart or luggage with wheels and carry the remaining items in a shoulder bag or backpack, alternating shoulders every so often.
Pickpockets are unfortunately in many cities of the day. In addition, these professional thieves have lots of tricks up their pocket, to enrich themselves at your property. Money belt, of which there are tens of models would be as a solution. Some people go so far as to small secret pockets in the pants (!) Or jacket to sew or for just in case extra to hide cash in the hotel room.
Traveling Right
Traveling is not always glamorous. Sitting for long periods can hamper digestion, circulation and flexibility, and dry conditions inside a vehicle may result in dehydration. However, while you can't always change your mode of travel, you can take steps to increase your comfort level as a passenger. Whether you are traveling in the air or on the ground, the following tips may help you better enjoy your trek:
On The Plane
Get a good night's sleep before you leave.
Wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing.
Drink plenty of nonalcoholic, caffeine-free fluids, such as water and fruit juice.
If you are driving, stop every two hours or so to stretch and walk.
Limit your alcohol intake - high altitudes increase alcohol's effect.
Walk around the cabin once an hour (if it is safe to do so) to loosen up muscles and increase blood flow.
In your seat, stretch your arms and legs, rotate your head, roll your shoulders and flex your hands and feet.
Enhance your seat posture by resting feet on a bag or briefcase on the floor and putting a pillow between the small of your back and the seat.
Avoid painful ear blockage - due to fast changes in altitude - by swallowing, which helps equalize pressure in ears. To help encourage swallowing, chew sugar-free gum or drink water. If you have a cold or suffer from allergies, you may want to try a preflight nasal decongestant or nasal spray.
A few items that every traveler should tote include a full supply of current prescription medication and basic over-the-counter medication such as pain relievers, antihistamines and anti-diarrheals. Be sure to pack regular medication in a bag that is accessible during travel. Other essential travel accessories include an extra pair of contacts or glasses, a jacket (preferably rain resistant), comfortable walking shoes and other necessary exercise equipment.
To avoid luggage-induced muscle strain, use a luggage cart or luggage with wheels and carry the remaining items in a shoulder bag or backpack, alternating shoulders every so often.
Pickpockets are unfortunately in many cities of the day. In addition, these professional thieves have lots of tricks up their pocket, to enrich themselves at your property. Money belt, of which there are tens of models would be as a solution. Some people go so far as to small secret pockets in the pants (!) Or jacket to sew or for just in case extra to hide cash in the hotel room.
Traveling Right
Traveling is not always glamorous. Sitting for long periods can hamper digestion, circulation and flexibility, and dry conditions inside a vehicle may result in dehydration. However, while you can't always change your mode of travel, you can take steps to increase your comfort level as a passenger. Whether you are traveling in the air or on the ground, the following tips may help you better enjoy your trek:
On The Plane
Get a good night's sleep before you leave.
Wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing.
Drink plenty of nonalcoholic, caffeine-free fluids, such as water and fruit juice.
If you are driving, stop every two hours or so to stretch and walk.
Limit your alcohol intake - high altitudes increase alcohol's effect.
Walk around the cabin once an hour (if it is safe to do so) to loosen up muscles and increase blood flow.
In your seat, stretch your arms and legs, rotate your head, roll your shoulders and flex your hands and feet.
Enhance your seat posture by resting feet on a bag or briefcase on the floor and putting a pillow between the small of your back and the seat.
Avoid painful ear blockage - due to fast changes in altitude - by swallowing, which helps equalize pressure in ears. To help encourage swallowing, chew sugar-free gum or drink water. If you have a cold or suffer from allergies, you may want to try a preflight nasal decongestant or nasal spray.
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