Stay Healthy on your Next Airplane Flight
Before acting on any of the medical suggestions below,
first consult your health care professional.
The air on a plane is dry -- about 10% humidity or lower. Low humidity makes contracting viruses and bacteria easier. You could wear a mask. We tried it once. But it was uncomfortable and a bit awkward. But do it if you feel you must. Whether you do or don't wear a mask, you have to boost your immune system. The day before, the day of and the day after your travel, health professionals recommend swallowing a half-a-drop of echinacea tincture, along with 2000mgs of vitamin C in two divided doses of 1000mgs each. We recommend getting vitamin C spray. It's so convenient and much more bio-absorbable. Before boarding, drink 16 oz. of water or juice (water is better). You can take Airborne or a similar product if you wish for added protection. Keep drinking 12 oz. of water every house of your flight.
As soon as we are seated on the plane, we use a handy travel-size eucalyptus inhaler (about the size of ChapStick). A few sniffs of this in each nostril will do the trick. You can find these health aids here.
For back and neck health, you can use a rolled blanket behind your back and a U-shaped pillow for your neck. (Inflatables take up less space.) Do shoulder shrugs and circles; up and down, forward and back. Do head circles.
For jet lag, Melatonin has been recommended by health professionals. After your arrival, two hours before your new bedtime, the recommended dose is 1 to 3 mgs. If you have trouble adjusting, you may want to repeat the procedure the next day or two. Exposure to natural daylight upon your arrival should also help adjust your internal clock.
To prevent Pulmonary Embolism, some doctors recommend taking aspirin before your flight. Doctor Chuancey Crandall, cardiologist, recommends "taking two regular aspirin a few days before and on the day of an airline flight." Check with your health care provider first, however, before doing this or any of the medical recommendations mentioned here. You can do hells rocks and leg lifts as well and make sure you get up periodically an walk up and down the aisle, if possible. On some airlines, exercises are guided by the flight staff. If you are not active, look into wearing compression stockings.
first consult your health care professional.
The air on a plane is dry -- about 10% humidity or lower. Low humidity makes contracting viruses and bacteria easier. You could wear a mask. We tried it once. But it was uncomfortable and a bit awkward. But do it if you feel you must. Whether you do or don't wear a mask, you have to boost your immune system. The day before, the day of and the day after your travel, health professionals recommend swallowing a half-a-drop of echinacea tincture, along with 2000mgs of vitamin C in two divided doses of 1000mgs each. We recommend getting vitamin C spray. It's so convenient and much more bio-absorbable. Before boarding, drink 16 oz. of water or juice (water is better). You can take Airborne or a similar product if you wish for added protection. Keep drinking 12 oz. of water every house of your flight.
As soon as we are seated on the plane, we use a handy travel-size eucalyptus inhaler (about the size of ChapStick). A few sniffs of this in each nostril will do the trick. You can find these health aids here.
For back and neck health, you can use a rolled blanket behind your back and a U-shaped pillow for your neck. (Inflatables take up less space.) Do shoulder shrugs and circles; up and down, forward and back. Do head circles.
For jet lag, Melatonin has been recommended by health professionals. After your arrival, two hours before your new bedtime, the recommended dose is 1 to 3 mgs. If you have trouble adjusting, you may want to repeat the procedure the next day or two. Exposure to natural daylight upon your arrival should also help adjust your internal clock.
To prevent Pulmonary Embolism, some doctors recommend taking aspirin before your flight. Doctor Chuancey Crandall, cardiologist, recommends "taking two regular aspirin a few days before and on the day of an airline flight." Check with your health care provider first, however, before doing this or any of the medical recommendations mentioned here. You can do hells rocks and leg lifts as well and make sure you get up periodically an walk up and down the aisle, if possible. On some airlines, exercises are guided by the flight staff. If you are not active, look into wearing compression stockings.
