Traveling healthily and healthily: top 5 tips
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Travel is always filled with joy, enthusiasm and anticipation of something new and amazing. In order to travel was safe and enjoyable, you must follow several rules. In fact, it does not really matter which type of transport you choose to move. Whether it's an airplane, car, train or ship - do not forget about 5 important rules and advice for the traveler.
Humidification
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, air humidity in the aircraft cabin is less than 20%, and the mucous membrane suffers from dry air, which makes a person more susceptible to microbes. Also, the skin reacts negatively to the flights . To avoid dehydration, experts advise drinking more water and avoiding alcohol and beverages that contain caffeine.
Viral diseases
In the period of outbreaks of seasonal diseases, it is better to reduce your movements and trips to the maximum. However, if you still have to travel, then you need to be alert not to pick up a virus disease. There are two ways of spreading infectious diseases : by air-dropping through the air and by touching the contaminated surfaces. The risk of getting sick is greatly increased if a sick person is sitting nearby, in front or behind. If there is no possibility to change, then, at least, use a spray based on salt solutions or lubricate the inner surface of the nose with oxolin ointment.
Insurance
On insurance, you need to think about, especially if you are going on a long trip. Of course, few people think about possible injuries, when in the head there is only a beautiful picture and the ability to think cloud the mass of positive emotions. But if you still can not avoid troubles, then regrets will not help, but insurance is very much useful.
Sea trips
Many breathe sea breeze brings only pleasure, some suffer from kinetosis and prefer to move by land or by air. However, unfortunately, no one is immune not only from seasickness, but also from the so-called "intestinal flu", caused by noroviruses. The spread of infection can occur due to poor sanitation of the vessel. Symptoms of the disease include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain. The most effective means that can not be neglected on board the ship, and in principle everywhere, is thorough hand washing, which will help reduce the risk of contracting norovirus.
Vitaminization
For good health during the trip, it is very important that the body is adequately "fed" with vitamins and minerals. Be sure to include in your diet products from whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Vitamin C is effective for preventing diseases and strengthening immunity. And zinc helps to avoid colds. It is found in the following products: lentils, peas, beans, pumpkin seeds and whole grain products.