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 Traveling
will expose you to health challenges you may not experience at
home. It could be something as simple as 'jet lag' or sea
sickness, or something more serious in areas that still have
illnesses which have been all but eliminated where you come
from.
This page will provide you with some basic tips about dealing
with the minor health annoyances using simple and easily
obtainable products.
Further down the page is a
searchable
database linked to the Centers for Disease Control in the
USA. The links in the database are sorted by country and will
link you to the CDCs most recent published information about any
and all current health advisories or warnings for that
particular country. |
Click
HERE for information about possibly required and recommended
vaccinations for travelers.
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Jet Lag
Before departing: Have all your business and personal matters in
order and that you're not stressed-out with excitement or worry.
Dry air in aircraft causes dehydration. Drinking plenty of
non-alcoholic fluids counters this. Water is better than coffee,
tea and fruit juices.
Blindfolds, ear plugs, neck-rests and blow-up pillows are all
useful in helping you get quality sleep while flying. Take your
shoes off too.
Get as much exercise as you can. Walking up and down the aisle,
standing for spells, and doing small twisting and stretching
exercises in your seat all help to reduce discomfort.
During extended stopovers on a long-haul flight, showers are
sometimes available.
Vitamins A, C and E are antioxidants and can help with jet lag,
stress and health. Double up before, during and after your
flight.
You may want to try the
Argonne Anti Jet Lag Diet!
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Sea Sickness / Motion Sickness
Tips:
Stay busy and keep your mind occupied.
Take deep breaths and drink plenty of water.
Keep your senses, particularly your eyes, working constantly
interpreting the motion of the boat and the waves.
Find a quiet spot on the boat where the motion is at its minimum
and which allows your eyes to gaze at the horizon.
Try and eat lightly and avoid fatty or spicy foods.
Stay warm, relaxed and comfortable.
Sleep at the appropriate time and allow your brain to recover.
Remedies:
There is some evidence to suggest that Ginger has a beneficial
effect on motion sickness.
Side effects of ginger are rare when used as recommended.
However, some people may be sensitive to the taste or experience
heartburn. Persons with a history of gallstones should consult a
doctor before using ginger. Short-term use of ginger for nausea
and vomiting of pregnancy appears to pose no safety problems;
however, long-term use during pregnancy is not recommended.
The most common drugs are Dramamine, Dramamine II, and Bonine
which are all essentially antihistamines. They are available
over-the-net or over-the-counter at most pharmacies.
Antihistamines will make most people drowsy and Dramamine will
almost certainly have that effect. Dramamine II and Bonine are
non-drowsy formulas but they still put some people to sleep for
a few hours. Considering the alternative, that's not necessarily
a bad side effect.
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