healthy travel
Whether traveling for business or pleasure this summer, it is important to have a plan to deal potential travel stresses and minimize the effect on your physical and mental health. Long hours, long lines, unknown places of limited nutritional food, uncomfortable hotel beds options, and packed schedules are among the factors that increase anxiety and make our trip in good health difficult to accomplish. The following tips are to help you avoid the stress and maintain well-being while traveling:
Nutrition:
- Plan ahead. Make sure you have healthy snacks options such as granola, fruit, nuts, protein bars; avoid the temptation to turn to sugary snacks, candy and soda when your energy is low. If you are able to bring a small cooler, you have healthy additional options. Save money by packing your own snacks before you go!
- Do not forget breakfast. Too many people skip or skimp on breakfast while traveling and suffer the consequences. A healthy breakfast promotes better concentration and productivity throughout the day
Fitness :.
- stretch breaks. Sitting for prolonged periods of time without interruption is harmful to your health. Aim to take a break at least once an hour to get up and stretch your body.
- Bring your walking shoes. Make a pair of walking shoes essential in your suitcase when you travel. Be part of your trip to explore on foot or bicycle to go in the period; if you are short on time, or uncomfortable with the area, head to the hotel gym
Sleep :.
- Do not do it; take breaks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 100,000 crashes each year are the result of drowsy drivers. Take lots of breaks, and if you start to get sleepy, drivers pass or stop and take a nap.
- Sleep does the body good. Most adults need an average of seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Without adequate rest periods for physical and mental repair, you may not be able to function at your peak.
- ready to sleep. Sleeping in hotel beds or unknown locations can cause sleep disorders or muscle pain. Consider bringing your own pillow, sound machine, or an eye mask
Security :.
- Maintenance Control. Have your car thoroughly checked before departure to ensure its best performance. In the case of an unexpected breakdown or accident, it is wise to have a roadside assistance. Also make sure that your tires are properly inflated.
- Pack tools. A car's basic emergency kit should include: pen, paper, cards, first aid kit, flares, a blanket, and a mini fire extinguisher. Bring a mobile phone that is fully charged. Make sure you have the tools to the unexpected flat tire or dead battery
- Do not text while driving. also not to tinker with devices like a cell phone or GPS-distracted driving is a major factor in road accidents nationwide. Every time someone takes their focus off the Road- even for only a few seconds-they put their lives and the lives of others in danger
Sources :. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mayo Clinic Strategies LifeWork EAP, Washington and Shady Grove Adventist hospitals.
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