How do you stay healthy during a vacation? Vacationing
disrupts your normal patterns of eating and sleeping; the change is usually
very sudden and lasts for only a brief amount of time. As a result, the body is
often shocked by the new routine, so it is easy to fall prey to an annoying
virus. Food poisoning is another common ailment among tourists visiting seaside
resort locations. Here are a few ways to make sure you and your family stay
healthy during a vacation.
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Bring Multivitamins
One of the chief causes of sickness during vacation is the
fact that travelers expend a great amount of energy while forgoing their usual
vitamin supplements. It is important to bring multivitamins and medications
during a vacation.
The Magic of Vitamin C
Vitamin C deficiency can cause the immune system in the body
to become susceptible to viruses. When traveling, bring Vitamin C supplements.
Upping the body’s intake of this vitamin strengthens your immune
system and keeps cold and flu bugs at bay. You can find it at any basic
drug store for less than ten dollars.
Cod Liver Oil
Cod Liver Oil is one of the world’s richest sources of Vitamin A.
It is an extremely powerful booster for the immune system. Taking one
tablespoon a day will enhance the body’s ability to fight against sickness. Benefits
of Cod Liver Oil include strengthening and healing of damaged skin, hair
restoration and scar reduction. If traveling with a bottle of Cod Liver Oil is
too inconvenient, you can purchase Cod Liver Oil pills.
Keep Hand Sanitizer Within Reach
The number one way that people get sick during vacation is
by picking up germs. Traveling often makes tourists tired, and fatigue makes it
easier for viruses to enter the body. Germs spread when you don’t keep your
hands clean. Keep portable hand sanitizer with you at all times. You can purchase
these convenient cleansers almost anywhere. Make sure you don’t touch your nose
or mouth when traveling, either. Some people find it helpful to carry
hand-sanitizing wipes in their bags so they can clean off tables before they
eat in a public place.
Get Eight Hours of Sleep
When visiting popular resort areas or amusement parks, it
can be difficult to get enough sleep. Try to at least get eight hours of sleep.
Sleeping is the body’s way of resting and revitalizing itself, therefore it is
essential if you want to remain healthy during a vacation.
Bring Your Own Supplies to a Hotel
If you want to go the extra mile to avoid sickness during a
vacation, you can bring your own supplies to a hotel. Bedspreads are rarely
washed at hotels which means you may be using the same blanket that the tenant
before you used. Bring your own blankets and pillowcases from home.
Drinking Clean Water
Bring your own water with you when you travel. Simply
bringing a packaged of bottled water with you can provide you with sanitary,
uninfected water wherever your travel. Don’t allow yourself to become
dehydrated. Dehydration is one of the leading causes of sickness, and it's
easily avoided.
Having a great vacation and staying healthy go hand in hand.
Protect yourself from sickness by following these simple tricks!
About Author:
A sojourner at heart, Joe Patterson lives,
breathes, and eats travelling. His recent venture is with Body Glove Hawaii.