How To Stay Healthy on Your Airline Flights
| 12 health tips to keep you in better shape flying on long airplane flights and an excellent natural supplement (*) all air travellers should be taking... |
1. Keep hydrated as the air inside a plane cabin is very dry with humidity levels at a low 20%. Drink water regularly. Avoid any alcohol, carbonated 'fizzy' drinks and coffee - these will only dehydrate you and also create an acidic environment in your body which will make you more prone to viruses. Unfortunately these days there are severe restrictions on bringing water and liquids through airport security. However you should be able to purchase natural mineral water on the departures side, albeit at a premium price.
2. Relax. Try to breathe deeply and relax both before you fly and once on board the aircraft. Stress also creates acidic pH levels in your body.
3. Try an alkalising drink like tomato juice or tea. You could even bring your own tea bags on board such as fennel tea for improved digestion, white or green tea which are full of antioxidants - ask your flight attendant for some hot water.
4. Eat lightly on board - it is often better to eat before the flight itself. If you are not keen on airline meals then bring your own food. Also, it is now thought that fasting on board can overide your natural circadian body clock and help you beat jet lag.
5. Avoid foods that give you gas such as lentils, beans, sprouts, cabbage etc before you fly. In the air bodily gases expand by a third. You should also try to avoid sugary and starchy foods on board.
6. Avoid hand contact with your mouth. Keep your hands clean by washing regularly. Use a tissue to open door handles after using the toilet.
7. Wear loose fitting clothing made from natural fibres. Take off shoes on longer flights as ankles normally swell up a little.
8. Most airline in-flight magazines have a range of exercises to follow which can help your blood circulation. Exercising calf muscles is especially good. Try not to cross your legs. You may also want to wear flight socks to further reduce your chance of a blood clot.
9. Be one of the last people to board to minimise the time you spend in the aircraft, especially if flying long-haul. During the flight walk up and down the aisle at least once every hour if you can - getting an aisle seat will make this more convenient.
10. Keep your face moisturised - use a natural one like coconut oil or vitamin E oil. (Again check your airport rules for carry-on liquids!) Xtend-Life (*) has an excellent range of completely natural skin care products - these are far superior than anything you can buy on the high street or any airport, for that matter.
11. If you suffer from motion sickness try chewing on some raw ginger. Note, some countries prohibit carrying vegetables and fruits through customs - so dispose of it if you have any left over on landing.
12. The key to staying healthy during your trip is to support your immune system before you fly. 50% of the air on an aircraft is recycled and the dry atmosphere makes a great haven for any viruses. So make sure your immune system is up to speed. Use a high-end multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplement on a regular basis - the problem is most products on the market use very low quality ingredients and will probably be a waste of money.
By far the best natural supplement for flyers and travellers we have come across is Total Balance (*) from New Zealand. This product has our highest recommendation - it contains essential minerals & trace elemnts, active enzymes, vitamins & co-factors, amino acids and herbal extracts. We use it here at AirTravelGenius and it has helped reduce any of those lingering cold symptoms that would appear after flying long-haul.
Note: Article is for information purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or instruction. Always consult your doctor or a qualified health professional on any health matters.
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