Staying Healthy When You Travel
Travelling is one of the most exciting hobbies one can ever pursue. It involves physical and mental labor. It is very necessary not to upset your biological clock while you travel. Make sure that you do not reduce the intake of water while you travel. Have proper meals and do not over eat just to reduce fatigue or tiredness of the journey. Take adequate breaks incase you are driving and do not over stress yourself. Eating less with short breaks is also advisable while travelling on road.
Have a thorough medical check up before you leave and also check with your medical insurance provider if illness during a vacation is covered under medical care and medical evacuation. You must always receive the necessary vaccinations six weeks before the travel date. Be updated by your travel agent regarding the weather, health care services, and food habits of the place you are visiting. It is best advisable to enlist the phone numbers of all the hospitals and other health care centers of the place you are travelling to.
Travelling may decrease your resistance and make you prone to a variety of diseases, so it is very important that one exercise regularly, has nutritious food and adequate sleep. Carrying a gym kit would be a good idea to make sure that you stick to your routine! A simple workout would work wonders since most hotels have a gym. Also some body weight exercises like pushups, sit-ups, lunges, squats etc do not even need any equipment! Avoid swimming in fresh water lakes and streams since you might be exposed to certain diseases.
Proper diet during travels helps one to stay healthy. Make sure you eat well cooked and hot food since they are relatively safe. Eating plenty of fruits, juices and salads help one maintain their level of vitamins and proteins. Make sure to pick fruits that can be peeled. Consumption of raw or uncooked food is not at all advisable. Always try drinking bottled water or carbonated beverages. Make sure you are not over eaten especially when you are about to travel long distances.
Carry a small first aid kit with you every time you travel. Your kit must have remedies for minor muscle and body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin allergies. Also keep band aids, gauges and antibiotic creams. If you are under some kind of medication, then carry all your medicines wherever you go and make sure you take them on time. Keep alcohol consumption low especially while driving in order to avoid any accidents or mishaps! Carry a small hand sanitizer everywhere you go so that the non-availability of soap and water does not hinder your healthy trip!
It is also very essential to keep healthy while flights and sea cruises. Never fly with an empty stomach but have a light meal before your flight. Take proper medication for sea sickness or vertigo before you set on your journey. A good night’s sleep is very essential before your travel since it keeps your immune system stronger and helps resist many infections.
Thus staying healthy while you travel is an important aspect of your travel plan. Whether you travel by air, road or the sea, you must be well quipped with knowledge on how to avoid getting swayed by the tastes and weather of the place to keep yourself fit! Proper planning before travelling helps in a healthy and fun trip.
- P. Asha Ritu
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