Summer Vacation, Travel Sickness, And Health Hacks
Health Hacks for Your Vacation
7 surprising items can help keep you well while traveling
Photographer: Dan Saelinger Prop Stylist: Birte Von Kampen Just a few small items added to your carry-on could help you avoid illness. While vacations are a great way to unwind and relax, leaving your normal daily routine can also leave you vulnerable to illness or injury. Here are a few "" that are small enough to keep in your carry-on, but that can help you stay safe and feel good during your next adventure. AARP Membership: Small flashlight to check for creepy-crawlies
Examine your hotel mattress along its seams and where the headboard meets the wall for dark splotches, a telltale sign of bedbugs, recommends Dong-Hwan Choe, an entomologist at the University of California, Riverside. are activated by heat, so you can also use a hair dryer to blow low heat over surfaces and see what crawls out. Seltzer water to protect your gut
Sometimes even bottled water can be suspect. “In some poor places, people reload bottles with regular water and pass it off as filtered,” says internist Michael Zimring, director of travel medicine at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. If you have questions about bottled water, play it safe with sparkling water, which is harder to counterfeit. Ginger oil to prevent airsickness
A study of patients suffering from postoperative found that inhaling this oil provided significant relief. If you tend toward airsickness, book seats over the plane’s wings, giving you the least movement and thus a smoother ride. Pool noodle to boost your energy
Cut off a 15-inch segment, and stash it in your bag. Slouching — inevitable on a long plane ride — can lead to low energy and depression, according to one study. Place the noodle at the small of your back to ensure proper posture, says physical therapist Matt Minard. Plastic bag for channel flipping
Even in nice hotels, “TV remotes tend to be highly contaminated,” says Philip M. Tierno Jr., a professor of microbiology and pathology at the NYU School of Medicine. Slip the remote into a zipper-style storage bag to stay protected. The buttons and signal will still work. Trail mix to avoid road food pitfalls
Mix together a handful of nuts, some pumpkin or sunflower seeds, dried fruit such as raisins or dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips. The protein, and fiber will keep you satiated between meals, says Alissa Rumsey, a registered dietitian. Golf ball to save your feet
Tight calves lead to . Sit on the ground, stretch out your legs, and place a golf ball under any tender points in your calf. Then hook a hand towel around the arch of the foot and gently stretch the calf muscles by pointing and flexing the foot. More Summer Fun Tips And Advice br
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