Staying healthy while traveling can be difficult on some people. If you a person that travels a lot for work, then you need to follow some of the tips offered here. If you are just going on vacation, you need to be aware of what you should do before leaving on vacation or traveling. One thing that many doctors tell us about staying healthy while traveling is that this type of activity places a lot stress on a body’s immune system.
Acupressure
There is a lot of evidence to prove the acupressure is a way to massaging particular areas of the body to stimulate the body’s curative abilities. When traveling, people are under more stress than usual. There are eight points on the body that will help cure certain illnesses. For example, to help with nausea and motion sickness, you can press on the forearm, on the inside. Just two thumbs distance from your wrist, right between the tendons. This point is below the surface of the skin, so you will have to press deeply to get the full effect. It is easy to find more information about acupressure by doing a thorough web search. A recent article by Doctor Joseph Mercola has written an article about this very subject. Here are a few other illnesses that acupressure can help the traveler.
* Sore Throat
* Light-headedness
* Insomnia
* Disturbing Dreams
Prior to Traveling
Prior to traveling there a lot of things that you can do to ensure you stay healthy while traveling. One of the most important things you can do is to fill out a EHIC application, which is a European Health Insurance Card that can be done online. This covers illnesses that may occur any European Economic area.
However, here a few other travel tips you need to do before traveling to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
* Get a physical exam.
* Check to ensure your vaccinations are current.
* Update any medical information and wear an alert bracelet if necessary.
* Carry a card that list important medical information, as well as an emergency contact.
* Always pack a first-aid kit.
* Verify your medical insurance coverage.
* Get dental work completed before traveling.
During Travel
Now that you have prepared yourself before traveling, there are some things you need to be conscious of while traveling to ensure your remain healthy during your trip.
* Avoid street-vendor food, any raw meats or vegetables and never drink the local water.
* Eat hot meals, preferably steamed food to prevent ingesting any bacteria.
* Ensure all dairy products are pasteurized.
* Always peel raw fruits and wash raw vegetables if you want to live dangerously by eating raw foods.
* Drink commercial water that has been packaged; bottled water.
* Take any medications prescribed by your family physician on time and regularly.
* Do not swim in fresh water.
* Carry and use bug repellent and cover your bed in netting to prevent bugs from biting you.
* Always use seat belts and wear helmets for specific motor vehicles.
* Avoid traveling on local transportation that is crowded.
If you are vigilant and smart about following these travel tips you may never have to use your EHIC application. However, if you do feel as though you are getting sick, do not wait, see a physician as soon as you can. Most European countries have excellent health care facilities.
