Tips To Stay Healthy During Holiday Travel

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For all of the merriment that holidays bring the combination of stress, being packed in close quarters, the germy nature of air travel, lack of exercise can mean it’s also a prime time to be attacked by a cold. Of course, it couldn’t be a worse time to feel under the weather. To avoid being the red nose reindeer in your family photos it’s important to take a few steps to remain healthy during the hectic holidays. 

Tips To Stay Healthy During Holiday Travel

• Get plenty of rest. This one can be laughable during the hectic times of the holidays but try to get at least six hours a night and take rest during flights of in the passenger’s seat. A long winter’s nap never hurt anyone either. 
• Pack an anti-bacterial. The backseat pocket and the tray table can be two of the germiest places on a plan. A quick once over with antibacterial wipes can greatly reduce a number of germs. Hand sanitizer also works well to combat germy places like public doors, light switches and restaurant menus.
• Stay aware of what’s “going around” with the Cold & Flu Tracker to check outbreaks and symptoms in your area.
• Find ways to deal with stress. As much as we love our family, all of this “togetherness” (and sharing your childhood room with your sister again) can be a point of stress. Take some time for yourself each day. A long shower to unwind or a few minutes with a good book.
• Eat a healthy breakfast. During the holidays we typically plan our days around the big meals we share with family and then we tend to over indulge. Instead, make sure to eat a healthy and filling breakfast. You will be less likely to over eat and y keep your sugar levels from plummeting.  

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