Travel Tips

Tips for a Comfortable Flight
For your own comfort try and travel light. Wear loose clothing and elasticized stockings made of natural fiber. Increase your normal intake of water and only if need be drink alcohol but in moderation. Use moisturizing cream to keep your skin from drying out. Take off shoes in the plane to prevent your feet from swelling up or wear shoes that will cope with expanding ankles.

Avoid heavy meals during the flight                                                                                  Short walks once every two hours are excellent for circulation. Try to touch your toes when waiting in the aisle to stretch your hamstrings. On arrival at your destination, have a hot shower or a relaxing bath. On arrival a quick jog, brisk walk, or a vigorous scrub will help stimulate your circulation.

In-Flight Health Tips
We want to make your travel experience a positive one. The following tips are intended to help you relax and enjoy your flight and arrive at your destination with a minimum of stress. If you are concerned about your health while traveling or have any special health care needs, consult your personal physician for specific advice. Tips for Healthy Travel Long distance travel can be tiring. Following these tips can reduce the stress and fatigue that may occur with long-distance travel and lessen the jet lag that may result from crossing time zones on your journey:

• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes

• Get a good night's sleep before your trip.

• Rest as much as possible during the flight.

• While away, get as many hours of sleep every day as you normally would.

• Taking short naps will refresh you as you adjust to the new time zone.

• Drink plenty of water before and during the flight to stay hydrated.

• Eat light meals during your flight. Avoid caffeinated beverages and alcohol.

• Perform the gentle stretches as seen below and walk when possible.   

Exercises                                                                                                                         These gentle exercises, which you can carry out easily during your flight, will help blood circulation and reduce any tiredness or stiffness that may result from sitting in one place for several hours. Check with your doctor first if you have any health conditions which might be adversely affected by exercise.