Taking Wellness on the Road
I just got a chance to try my hand at traveling the airways and staying healthy. (Family trip to Arizona. Warmer, dryer weather. And no major breakdowns. Wow!)
Traveling this time of year means putting ourselves in a closed environment with lots of other potentially infectious people at a time when we’re most vulnerable to those nasty rapidly multiplying cold and flu bugs. Then, we pile on the additional stresses that come with the holidays: Christmas cheer, liquid-edition; poor eating choices (Christmas cheer, solid-edition, featuring tons of white flour and sugar); less exercise due to poor weather; and crescendos of invitations to enjoy still more Christmas cheer. Not that I don’t enjoy all the festivities, but the combination of factors leads to a compromised immune system vulnerable to all those bugs floating about.
So, as I prepared for my trip, I tried to think about what’s essential to keeping healthy along the way. At the same time, I did my best to pack lightly and simply.
Simply, of course, is a relative concept. Non-negotiable items are:
• A neti pot for cleansing my sinuses of all airborne toxins
• My beloved cervical-friendly pillow
• GreensFirst or Red Alert for convenient nutrient intake and antioxidant protection
• Digestive enzymes
• Adrenal support for “fight and flight” responses (It was a family visit, remember?)
• Thyroid support (This is specific to me; everyone has unique supplemental needs.)
• Dental floss
Any extra room gets filled with clothes. And all into a suitcase that fits nicely into the overhead compartment or beneath the seat in front of me.
While away, I avoided caffeine, the simple carbs, and overeating. (No, I really did…well, most of the time, anyway.) On the plane, I drank tomato juice and bottled water. (Basic Wellness Axiom: staying hydrated is critical.) I also made sure I walked every day for at least an hour. And I did my best to keep the plans uncomplicated.
Sounds simple, eh? Well, it is. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. But adding as many of these tricks as you can to your holiday routines will help you keep your spirits up — right through and into the New Year.
PS: Don’t forget to leave room for the unexpected, entertaining, welcome surprise.
Traveling this time of year means putting ourselves in a closed environment with lots of other potentially infectious people at a time when we’re most vulnerable to those nasty rapidly multiplying cold and flu bugs. Then, we pile on the additional stresses that come with the holidays: Christmas cheer, liquid-edition; poor eating choices (Christmas cheer, solid-edition, featuring tons of white flour and sugar); less exercise due to poor weather; and crescendos of invitations to enjoy still more Christmas cheer. Not that I don’t enjoy all the festivities, but the combination of factors leads to a compromised immune system vulnerable to all those bugs floating about.
So, as I prepared for my trip, I tried to think about what’s essential to keeping healthy along the way. At the same time, I did my best to pack lightly and simply.
Simply, of course, is a relative concept. Non-negotiable items are:
• A neti pot for cleansing my sinuses of all airborne toxins
• My beloved cervical-friendly pillow
• GreensFirst or Red Alert for convenient nutrient intake and antioxidant protection
• Digestive enzymes
• Adrenal support for “fight and flight” responses (It was a family visit, remember?)
• Thyroid support (This is specific to me; everyone has unique supplemental needs.)
• Dental floss
Any extra room gets filled with clothes. And all into a suitcase that fits nicely into the overhead compartment or beneath the seat in front of me.
While away, I avoided caffeine, the simple carbs, and overeating. (No, I really did…well, most of the time, anyway.) On the plane, I drank tomato juice and bottled water. (Basic Wellness Axiom: staying hydrated is critical.) I also made sure I walked every day for at least an hour. And I did my best to keep the plans uncomplicated.
Sounds simple, eh? Well, it is. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. But adding as many of these tricks as you can to your holiday routines will help you keep your spirits up — right through and into the New Year.
PS: Don’t forget to leave room for the unexpected, entertaining, welcome surprise.
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