How to Stay Healthy When You Travel

• March 20, 2018 5:52 am
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When it come to travelling, you’ll want to be in good health before you leave. After all, nobody wants to be on a plane or heading off to a foreign country when they’re not feeling their best. However, it’s also important to stay healthy for the entire time you are away. Developing a cold or finding yourself feeling run down when you’re abroad can really put a damper on your trip. Luckily, there are precautions that will help you to stay happy and healthy when you’re away.

Stay Healthy When Abroad By…

■ Staying Hydrated and Active on Long Flights

Long flights can wreak havoc on your body, especially if you’re not a frequent flyer. That is why it’s especially important to ensure you stay healthy when flying. Staying hydrated is key, so make sure you have a drink to hand throughout the flight and drink lots of water. It’s also beneficial to avoid too much alcohol of caffeine on long flights, as these can speed up hydration. Another thing to be aware of on long flights is just how long you will be sitting in the same position, which is why it’s useful to take short walks up and down the aisle every few hours. Sitting still for long periods of time in the air can cause clotting and swelling, so make sure to keep your limbs moving.

■ Eat Well and Avoid Too Much Junk

When you’re aboard the chances are you’ll want to experience the very best of the local cuisine; this is something we encourage. However, be aware of how much junk food you are eating. Though junk food and processed meals may be easier to eat and a lot more cost effective, they can cause health problems. Be sure you mix things up with lots of fresh fruit, vegetables and vitamins. You should also try to avoid eating anything that doesn’t look as though it has been cooked correctly or is out of date; this is most easily done by dining in respectable restaurants and shopping in supermarkets.

■ Get a Good Night Sleep

Failing to get a good night’s sleep can leave you feeling tired and down, which is likely to affect the amount of enjoyment you get out of a fun packed day on holiday. However, not getting enough sleep can also heighten the chances of colds, headaches and body aches. Getting enough sleep when you travel is one of the best ways to ensure your body is up for any challenges it may face.

■ Keep Clean and Wash Hands Regularly

You can never be too sure of the germs you are coming into contact with anywhere in the world, even at home, but when you’re travelling you are at a higher risk of contracting something harmful. This is why it’s important to wash your hands regularly and to use hand sanitisers wherever possible.

 

There you go, some of the top ways to stay healthy when you travel! The key is to eat well, stay clean and remain well rested for the duration of your trip.

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