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Tips for Healthy Travel
It is important to focus on your health and well-being when traveling.
Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of fluids, like water and fruit juice. Limit alcohol and caffeine intake - they cause dehydration. Also,
apply moisturizing cream.
Be careful when lifting
Use both hands when retrieving objects from the overhead compartment to avoid strains and sprains.
Increase circulation
Breathe slowly and deeply to increase oxygen flow and help you relax. Avoid crossing your legs and stretch frequently.
You can also try:
Ankle twirls
Lift your feet and twirl your feet in a circular fashion for several seconds.
Foot pumps
Keep your heels on the floor and lift your toes as high as possible for a few seconds and repeat as desired.
Knee lifts
Hold your knee with both hands and lift your knee toward your chest. Hold this stretch for 15 seconds and let your knee down. Repeat with the other knee.
Finger and toe stretch
Clench fingers (toes) inward and then stretch them outward. Repeat several times with hands and feet.
Shoulder rolls
Lift your shoulders upward and then move them in a circular fashion for about 30 seconds.
Neck roll
Drop your right ear toward your right shoulder and gently roll your head forward to the left side. Then roll your head in the same fashion toward the right side. Repeat several times.
Hug stretch
Bring your right hand over your left shoulder and your left hand behind your right elbow. Gently pull the elbow toward your body and hold for a few seconds. Do the same with your left elbow. Repeat several times.
The information contained in this section is presented in summary form as a service to our customers. It is not intended to provide a broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. The information should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of consultation, or advice from your physician or other healthcare provider.
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