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| Travel happy with happy health |
• Take plenty of rest before your trip begins and do all your packing well in advance – barring just that last minute bag – so that your energy levels don’t droop just as you board your flight. Pack your personal first aid box for an emergency. And as experts advice, drink plenty of water on the flight to avoid dehydration. Humidity levels in the aircraft will be less than 10 percent, so water is the only thing to stock up on. And do steer clear of alcohol. Also, if it’s night, wear blindfolds and sleep for some time.
• For diabetics or epilepsy patients, a notification nametag with the doctors contact numbers for emergencies is a must. Diabetics must carry their drugs and protect it from extreme heat or cold. Maintain your food habits even when your routine is different. Eat at regular intervals and do not overeat. Keep candies or toffees at hand in case of a sudden drop in blood sugar.
• Watching what you eat will save you lot of trouble later on. Vacations may be the time to binge, but it’s advisable to indulge during the first few days. The first few days will not be ruined then in case you have a health problem. Eat food that is properly cooked and served hot and remember to consume only pasteurised dairy products. Also, do not drink any local unsealed drinks and avoid ice cubes. Stick to mineral, bottled soft drinks and raw veggies and fruits that you can wash and peel yourself.
• Sometimes, even if you have a cold or an allergic reaction, you may be at greater risk of “airplane air” because you Eustachian tubes may be blocked. Children usually suffer airplane ear more easily than aduly as their Eustachian tubes are small and get easily blocked. So use decongestant medicines before the flight, a nasal spray or special earplugs that can help equalise the pressure during landings and takeoffs.
• Load up healthy snacks to tide over your journey. It’s the best way to keep fit and not binge. Always carry healthy snacks like crackers, fruits, peanut butter and nutty chocolates in my handbag so that I’m not dependent on flights for my food.
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