Healthy Travel

If you really want to have happy trails, follow these diet, supplement, wellbeing, eco, and fitness tips for healthy travel

Travel snack pack

You can really work up an appetite on the road (or in the air!). To eliminate unhealthy pit stops, try packing these nutritious, on-the-go snacks:

3 simple tips to travel well

1. Drink up! At least four 8-ounce glasses per day is ideal.
2. Squeeze in a workout. Check to see if your hotel has a gym or pack a yoga mat and unroll it in your hotel room.
3. Eat right. Find nearby farmer’s markets at localharvest.org, pack healthy snacks, and be conscious to eat calorie-heavy restaurant meals in moderation

Read more on traveling well here.

Herbs and Supplements for healthy travel

Probiotics
These friendly bacteria can protect against allergies, diarrhea, and respiratory tract infection, which are common travel problems, and may also enhance immune function
Cordyceps
A fungus grown on larvae, cordyceps has been used in traditional Tibetan and Chinese medicine for hundreds of years as a general health tonic and for strengthening the immune system
Echinacea
This herb boosts the immune system, preparing it to battle viruses
Vitamin C
Studies show Vitamin C decreases risk of catching colds
Read more for more immune-boosting supplements to help you travel well


Eco Travel Tips

Feel like your travel habits are wreaking havoc on the environment? Reducing your roving carbon footprint is easier than you may think.

1. Opt for easy, every day eco-savers, like buying recycled products on the road, seeking out local vendors and organic foods, and cutting down on waste by bringing a travel mug and reusable bags.
1. Look for companies that organize eco-friendly tours at Eco Tour and the International Ecotourism Society
2. Go to Native Energy's website to calculate the carbon tons your flight will generate and to purchase offset credits from wind power or farm methane.

Stress-free travel

1. Focus on deep, relaxing breaths when you’re feeling stressed out
2. Pack light to avoid back and neck strain
3. Stretch regularly
4. Bring herbal tea
5. Listen to audio books or relaxing music

Read more on stress-free travel here.

Online resource:

The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers offers a Guide to Healthy Travel, which provides tips for everything from preventing allergic reactions to purifying water.

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