Have you ever gotten back from a relaxing getaway only to feel like you needed a vacation from your vacation? Why do plane rides make you feel so dehydrated? If you love to travel but don’t like feeling jet-lagged, the following tips will help reduce bloat and fatigue and help you stay healthy and on track. Let’s get started!
1) Protect yourself from radiation exposure. During plane travel, we are exposed to high levels of solar radiation, which causes free radical damage to our cells and DNA. Radiation exposure can cause health issues and symptoms like lethargy, achy joints and muscles, dehydration, and breakdown of our immune system. When we eat foods containing high doses of antioxidants, iodine, and trace minerals before and after flying, we provide our body with ample defense against the harmful effects of radiation. The following foods are recommended for pre and post-travel:
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Sea vegetables are an excellent source of iodine, Vitamins A,B, C, manganese, and zinc.
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Leafy greens are loaded with antioxidants and trace minerals that provide free radical protection. They also contain high amounts of fiber that help bind toxic substances for elimination.
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Polyphenols are highly protective molecules found in plants. They contain high antioxidant properties and safeguard our cells and bodies from DNA damage from radiation. The unique polyphenols found in Resveratrol, Green Tea, and Quercitin have been shown to be highly effective against the free radical damage caused specifically by radiation.
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Beans and legumes contain vitamins and minerals that boost the immune system. They also contain high levels of phytic acid and fiber, which serve as binding and chelating agents. Soybeans stimulate white and red blood cell production.
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Trace Minerals are important in supporting antioxidant reserves. Zinc, potassium, and manganese are particularly important in sustaining whole-body resistance to ionizing radiation.
2) Keep your immune system strong. When we travel, we are exposed to pathogens our body isn’t used to encountering. Take your vitamins with you, especially immune-boosting supplements, including Vitamins ACE, Curcumin, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, and Ginseng. Support your detox pathways with Lipoic acid, milk thistle, and NAC.
3. Be prepared for allergic reactions. Activated Charcoal is a magical compound that has the power to bind to toxins and prevent them from being absorbed into the body. It’s a fast and effective remedy to counteract food poisoning and allergic reactions to food, toxic chemical exposure and allergens in the environment and even remedy hangovers. In fact, activated charcoal is so powerful that hospitals use large doses to quickly counteract poisoning and overdoses. We travel to get away from the grind, experience new things, and eat new foods. Don’t let an allergic reaction ruin your vacation.
4) Clear the energy of your hotel room. Have you ever walked into a room full of people and felt the tension? Even though we can’t see, hear, or touch thoughts, they are nonetheless real and carry energetic effects. Clear the energy of your hotel room to ensure you aren’t taking on the previous guests’ “stuff.” Use High Vibration Detox Spray formulated with Sage + Palos Santos Essential oil and structured energized water to clear energetic pollution, lessen negative effects from fluorescent lighting, and improve sleep cycles.
5) Prevent inflammation. Don’t let long plane rides create stress and inflammation in your body. Portable electric massagers, rolling balls, and travel pillows help reduce soreness, stiffness and lack of energy when you return.
6) Stay hydrated. Carry a refillable water bottle with you. It’s easy to get dehydrated when traveling due to the high altitude and new environment. Try adding electrolytes to enhance energy and deep cell hydration.
7) Keep healthy snacks. With a little bit of planning, you can make staying on track effortless. Consistent nutritious food choices will help you avoid being over-indulgent when on “vacation mode”. Prepare for your plane ride with some antioxidant-rich and hydrating foods such as sliced veggies, berries, or collagen bars to prevent dehydration and dips in blood sugar. Most hotel rooms come equipped with small refrigerators. Upon settling in at your hotel, find the nearest grocery store to stock up on ready-to-go foods like salads, celery, fruit, hummus, and green juice. This keeps you from eating out every meal, provides you with more nutrition, and keeps you on schedule.
8) Exercise. Don’t let your travel schedule botch your exercise routine. If you can’t make it to the gym there are plenty of Apps & YouTube videos you can use right in your hotel room. Even 10 minutes is better than nothing and it keeps you from losing the habit and keeps the momentum of newer health goals easier.
9) Sanitize. Use sanitization wipes to clean hotel room remote controls and phones. You can also use small bottles of essential oil sprays for sanitizing hotel pillows, comforters, etc. Tea tree, oregano, black pepper, and cinnamon help kill pathogens while promoting a relaxing environment via aromatherapy.
Don’t let travel throw off your beauty routine. Staying consistent not only protects you from colds and flus but also helps you stick to your self-care routine and feel great when you’re back!
Happy Holidays and happy traveling !!
