Traveling can bring excitement and adventure into your life. While it used to be saved for the wealthy, it can be accessible to everyone. As you open your mind to traveling more, remember that sustainability is important. However, in addition to keeping the planet clean and safe, you must focus on your health.
Below, guest writer Sheila Johnson explains how to look after your health as you prepare for your travels!
“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” – Frank Borman
Make Time To Rest
The excitement of travel can make it challenging to get the sleep you need. Sleeping in a new place can be difficult no matter where you go. The first night sleeping in an unfamiliar place can make you restless. Any disturbance can wake you up and ruin your sleep. Additionally, travel fatigue can make you tired and open you up to potential illnesses.
According to experts, sleep impacts the way that your immune system functions. Without adequate sleep, you could catch a sickness and ruin your travel plans. Even when traveling, try to stick to a sleep routine. Know when you want to return to your hotel or other accommodation to wind down for the night. Turn off your devices before bed so you do not risk staying awake on your phone. Bring with you small items that may remind you of home. For instance, some people sleep better when they have a blanket from home.
Make Time To Rest
The excitement of travel can make it challenging to get the sleep you need. Sleeping in a new place can be difficult no matter where you go. The first night sleeping in an unfamiliar place can make you restless. Any disturbance can wake you up and ruin your sleep. Additionally, travel fatigue can make you tired and open you up to potential illnesses.
According to experts, sleep impacts the way that your immune system functions. Without adequate sleep, you could catch a sickness and ruin your travel plans. Even when traveling, try to stick to a sleep routine. Know when you want to return to your hotel or other accommodation to wind down for the night. Turn off your devices before bed so you do not risk staying awake on your phone. Bring with you small items that may remind you of home. For instance, some people sleep better when they have a blanket from home.
Boost Your Immune System
When it comes to food, make sure that you eat unhealthy foods in moderation. You can indulge in your favorite travel foods, but overeating unhealthy food can make you sluggish. Prepare to feel sick if you are in a new place. Often people have digestive issues while traveling. Focus on foods that boost your immune system like fish, berries, citrus fruits, yogurt, and bright vegetables. Try to eat whole foods rather than processed foods.
Continue to exercise while you travel. Exercise boosts your immunity. While traveling, you may naturally take part in some of the low-impact activities, like walking. You can also do squats or side-to-side jumps in your hotel. To keep your immune system strong, avoid large crowds where people may have colds or other illnesses. Wash your hands regularly and consider probiotics to fight against harmful gut bacteria.
Boost Your Immune System
When it comes to food, make sure that you eat unhealthy foods in moderation. You can indulge in your favorite travel foods, but overeating unhealthy food can make you sluggish. Prepare to feel sick if you are in a new place. Often people have digestive issues while traveling. Focus on foods that boost your immune system like fish, berries, citrus fruits, yogurt, and bright vegetables. Try to eat whole foods rather than processed foods.
Continue to exercise while you travel. Exercise boosts your immunity. While traveling, you may naturally take part in some of the low-impact activities, like walking. You can also do squats or side-to-side jumps in your hotel. To keep your immune system strong, avoid large crowds where people may have colds or other illnesses. Wash your hands regularly and consider probiotics to fight against harmful gut bacteria.
Seek Medical Attention
Always do your research before you arrive at your destination. Find out the types of illnesses that may be in your destination. To maintain your health, make sure you bring all of your prescription medications.
Make sure you have your European Health Insurance Card or UK Global Health Insurance Card. In other EU countries, your health insurance card helps you receive free or reduced medical care. Outside of the EU, you may still be able to receive reduced or free healthcare if the country has arrangements with the UK. If you need help arranging medical treatment, contact the local British Embassy.
Make sure you have your medical records with you at all times. Digitize your medical records before you leave and save them in the cloud so you can access them. Scan the documents as PDFs to keep on your hard drive or the cloud. You can combine multiple pages into one PDF for better organization when you scan multiple pages into a PDF.
When traveling, make time to rest and take care of yourself. If you become ill while abroad or in a new city, ensure you receive enough rest. Know when you may need to find medical care in the town.
Big thank you to Sheila Johnson, author of this guest article.
Seek Medical Attention
Always do your research before you arrive at your destination. Find out the types of illnesses that may be in your destination. To maintain your health, make sure you bring all of your prescription medications.
Make sure you have your European Health Insurance Card or UK Global Health Insurance Card. In other EU countries, your health insurance card helps you receive free or reduced medical care. Outside of the EU, you may still be able to receive reduced or free healthcare if the country has arrangements with the UK. If you need help arranging medical treatment, contact the local British Embassy.
Make sure you have your medical records with you at all times. Digitize your medical records before you leave and save them in the cloud so you can access them. Scan the documents as PDFs to keep on your hard drive or the cloud. You can combine multiple pages into one PDF for better organization when you scan multiple pages into a PDF.
When traveling, make time to rest and take care of yourself. If you become ill while abroad or in a new city, ensure you receive enough rest. Know when you may need to find medical care in the town.
Big thank you to Sheila Johnson, author of this guest article.
