Travel Healthy
There’s lot of good ways to stay healthy while traveling. If you’re heading overseas, check first with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their website is wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/. This website can give you the latest information on the many places we like to visit, especially those out of the way areas. Make sure to get a list of all of your medications from your doctor. It also doesn’t hurt to carry a copy with you, as well as another one in your luggage, in case you need it. Be sure to put your medication and glasses, contacts, etc., in your carry on bag. This reduces the chance of losing your important medication and necessities in baggage. The number one rule of travel is “drink lots of water.” You need to keep hydrated to be comfortable, and you don’t realize how drying airplane cabins can be. Older travelers especially should move their legs. Try to get up and walk a bit on the plane or train. Deep-vein thrombosis can occur in older travelers when you sit in cramped quarters for an extended time period. You might also want to investigate TravelSox. These compression socks specifically are designed for superior comfort and the patented design helps to stimulate blood flow. This reduces swelling when sitting for long periods of time. It’s also a good idea for the ladies to pack some moisturizer in the 3-1-1 case placed in their carry on bag when traveling by plane. Your skin will thank you! These tips are basically common sense, and they help to make your trip more enjoyable. Remaining healthy while traveling let’s you enjoy all the pleasures of the trip!
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