Your next trip may be just around the corner, and you’re likely looking forward to relaxing and exploring a new place. But sometimes travel can be stressful and even overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to stay healthy when you’re away from home. Here are some to keep you healthy no matter where you go in the world.
Watch Your Sleep
Your body needs sleep. Sleep is important for your health, but not getting enough of it can cause many health problems and reduce your immunity. This makes you more prone to getting sick when you travel, which no one wants. Not enough sleep can lead to depression and mood swings. It can make it difficult for you to concentrate or focus on what you need to get done. This can be dangerous when you’re in a new place because you may not be as attentive to your surroundings.
When you travel, the time change can make it harder for your body to adjust. If possible, avoid traveling across multiple time zones and give yourself at least one day to adjust before setting off on any business trips or vacations.
Stay Active
Exercise can help you sleep better and stay healthy. It’s not just a famous cure for insomnia, exercise can also help you feel less jet lag when you travel. Exercise is good for your body and your mind. It makes you stronger, healthier, and more fit—and it will make you happier. A healthy body and mind are the keys to staying positive while traveling or living abroad in general.
Exercising regularly also helps reduce stress levels, which are often higher when traveling because of new experiences that can be exciting but also stressful. Stress can lead to overeating or other unhealthy behaviors that aren’t good for us.
Don’t Overindulge
The best way to avoid overindulging while traveling is to not let yourself get too hungry in the first place. If you’re going to be sitting down at a restaurant, especially if you’re eating out with friends or family, ask for the breadbasket before being brought any food. Enjoy a couple of rolls, but don’t forget that you have a meal coming.
Some people go off their normal eating habits while on vacation which can be a problem if they overdo it. It’s fine to enjoy the foods you want when you travel, but don’t forget to also keep them in moderation. Enjoy healthy fruits and vegetables as well. This will keep your immune system stronger than if you only eat the treat foods that you avoid while at home.
Take Quality Supplements
As you’re preparing for your trip, make sure to pack plenty of quality supplements. MINDBODYSKIN is a great supplement that can help with hormone health and keep your skin looking its best. The right vitamins boost energy levels and can help balance out some of your vacation indulgences.
A multivitamin can help fill in any gaps in your diet that may occur while you’re traveling. Probiotics are also useful during travel because they help balance the bacteria in your gut, which can be disrupted when you move around so much. Magnesium is also important for muscle relaxation and sleep quality. Vitamin D helps with the immune system and calcium absorption, which helps keep bones strong and reduces the risk of fractures. Zinc also helps boost immunity—which is key when you’re surrounded by lots of people who might be sick or have compromised immune systems themselves.
Use a Water Bottle
It’s easy to get dehydrated when you go somewhere new. Keeping a water bottle on you will help you stay hydrated. Additionally, in some places, it’s best not to drink tap water. Instead, use purified water that you can find in bottles. This will help you stay healthy, reduce headaches, and ensure you don’t get dehydrated when you travel.
Wash Your Hands
While many people rely on hand sanitizer on vacation, nothing beats washing your hands for a minute with soap and water. The most important thing you can do is to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating, after using the restroom, and whenever you touch anything that might be contaminated. This includes door handles, ATM machines, and restaurant menus. If there’s no soap available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content until the next time you can wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Nickida
Nickida is a first-generation Trinidadian American wife and mother of four. She enjoys sharing recipes from her childhood growing up in Trinidad with her readers. Nickida has a son with Autism and shares posts around traveling with a child with special needs to help other families like her own. She loves television, movies and is a true 80's baby.
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