Stress and busyness before a holiday can make you tired and sick. Whether it's a quick short trip or a long trip, the trip can do that too. To avoid this, simple precautions can help you stay healthy. We've got some tips here.
How to stay healthy before a trip
Ensure good hygiene: the things we touch every day (elevator buttons, the coffee maker at work), etc. contain many germs. As a result, there is a risk of spreading pathogens. Avoid transmission by washing your hands well and not touching your face. Are you traveling by train or bus this season? If possible, switch seats if a passenger nearby is visibly ill.
Reduce stress: both at work and at home, you are probably busy. It is important to recognize and manage stress. When stress hormones are produced, it leads to a decrease in your immune system's ability to fight off various infections. It also contributes to a pro-inflammatory state, which is not healthy.
Sleep enough: sleep affects many health functions, so getting enough sleep (at least seven hours a night) is crucial. Poor sleep habits can have an effect on immune function through increased stress hormones, which can increase susceptibility to contracting viruses. Make simple lifestyle changes to ensure a good night's sleep.
Eat healthy: a balanced diet is a strong defense – and more effective than vitamin intake or those fizzy, flavored tablets taken with water. A multivitamin is probably a good idea, but excessive vitamin intake where you take 10 times the recommended daily amount is not wise.
How to travel when you are sick
Avoid close contact: it's natural to want to greet relatives and old friends. But keep your distance if you are sick. In order not to transmit germs, avoid handshakes and hugging and kissing other people. Another strategy:Don't share items like towels or drinking glasses. If you are a guest at someone's home, try to get your own room.
Bring medical documentation: make sure you always have your medical data with you or have access to your digital file. It's also critical to keep a list of the medications you're taking.
See a doctor: it's okay to call your doctor for advice about minor symptoms. Others urgently need an emergency room or emergency room visit. More warning signs are shortness of breath, mucous cough and chest pain.
Stay at home (or in bed): listen to what your body is telling you. That may mean that you have to let go of certain things. It may require you to stay in bed with a family member with hot tea and blankets. Or, if the illness occurs before the trip, consider postponing your departure.
