May 1, 2019
5 Travel Tips To Keep You Healthy During Vacation
You’re looking forward to getting away from it all for a while and seeing more of the world. No matter if you’re going to a different state or a different country entirely, you need to take steps to remain healthy so you can enjoy the entirety of your vacation and come back feeling rested and refreshed. Here are five tips to help boost your immune system and your enjoyment.
1. Get Vaccinated
Depending on where you’re traveling and your medical history, you may need to get vaccinated. Do your research on your destination to see if there are any health risks. If so, get in touch with your doctor (preferably well before you head out) to see if specific vaccinations can keep you healthy.
2. Wash Your Hands
This tip is rather basic, but one that deserves reinforcement when you travel. Try to get into the habit of thoroughly washing your hands after using the bathroom, touching public surfaces and before eating. Packing hand sanitizer is also a great idea.
3. Protect Your Gut
Digestive issues are all too common whilst traveling. Look into packing digestive probiotics in capsule or gummy form. Like with vaccinations, it’s best to take probiotics well in advance of your departure date. It can take a few weeks for the probiotics to strengthen your gut health.
4. Drink Water
Another common piece of health advice, drinking water is essential to staying hydrated. You may plan on doing a lot of sightseeing on your vacation, which means a lot of walking around. Buy bottled water, or bring your own water bottle to make it convenient to remain well-hydrated.
5. Get Plenty of Sleep
Traveling can mess up your sleep schedule. Even if you don’t have trouble falling asleep, you may want to bring some melatonin to help you maintain a proper sleep schedule while on vacation. Bring earplugs and an eye mask, just in case.
Be sure to pack these tips with you before your next vacation. They’re sure to make your time more enjoyable.
