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When traveling during the busiest time of the year, it can be easy to succumb
to poor habits that can lead to you not feeling your Holly-Jolly self.
Follow these eight tips to stay in tip-top holiday shape when traveling
to see family and friends.
1.Sleep
Along with hydration, sleep is your most effective way to ward off becoming
ill. Make sure to get adequate rest before, during and after your travel
to help your immune system.
2.Wash your hands
Make sure to wash your hands as often as possible, whether traveling by
air, train or car. Pack hand sanitizer in case conditions for handwashing
are not favorable.
3.Plan for Food Intolerance
If you have specific food intolerances, be sure to look up restaurants
in the area that you are traveling to that can accommodate. Make sure
to also pack travel and airplane safe snacks that adhere to your dietary
needs so you have plenty of friendly options to choose from when hungry.
4.Hydrate
As mentioned, hydration is key to staying healthy. Make sure to drink lots
of bottled water, especially while flying. Most tap water is fine however,
for world travelers: bottled water is a safer bet.
5.Remember Supplements and Medications
Pack vitamin C to take along with you on your trip to help boost your immune
system and considering adding a probiotic to assist in healthy digestion.
Be sure to have enough of any medications you are taking to last longer
than your allocated vacation time, in-case travel delays occur.
6.Stay Active
Exercise improves your over-all health and strengthens your immune system.
Consider walking or bike riding instead of driving to some of the spots
on your vacation.
7.Get Vaccinated
Traveling abroad? Prevention is always better than the cure, and nothing
is better at protecting you from the risk of getting a disease than being
vaccinated against it.