{"id":26,"date":"2019-10-23T12:14:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T12:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.lipozene.com\/blog\/?p=26"},"modified":"2023-04-13T12:48:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T12:48:18","slug":"how-to-avoid-getting-sick-while-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lipozene.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-getting-sick-while-traveling\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO AVOID GETTING SICK WHILE TRAVELING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve been looking forward to this vacation for months. You\u2019ve saved your PTO, eaten ramen, and stayed home while your friends enjoyed happy hour all to be able to enjoy your first trip in over a year. This is going to be the best vacation of your life. Until, that is, you get sick and find yourself bedridden and miserable.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t let this happen to you. Follow our top 11 tips on how to avoid getting sick while traveling, and allow yourself to truly take advantage of your time off. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Get enough sleep before, and during, your trip- <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may be too excited to sleep the night before your first taste of freedom in what feels like forever, but this is one of the most important things you should do. Not only will adequate sleep help to keep your immune system healthy, it will also keep you from feeling lethargic and missing out on fun activities because you\u2019re too tired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Stay hydrated-<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to disregard your water intake while keeping up with a busy itinerary. Pair that with your freedom from responsibilities and the ability to indulge in foreign cocktails, and hydration can quickly become a thing of the past. If you don\u2019t want to feel lethargic and sick, make water a top priority. Once you arrive to your destination, stock up on bottled water and consistently check in with yourself to make sure you\u2019re regularly hydrating. But, if you can, avoid drinking local tap water as the purity cannot be guaranteed (this also applies to ice).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Don\u2019t change your caffeine routine- <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re used to multiple cups of\ncoffee on the daily, cutting yourself off cold turkey may cause your\nbody to enter withdrawal and you may not feel well. On the other\nhand, if you don\u2019t usually drink caffeine and suddenly start in an\neffort to stay awake for more fun, you may feel uncomfortable and\neven ill. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While on vacation, try to maintain your normal caffeine routine and save the experimentation for when you return home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Eat as balanced as possible- <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We know, we know, vacations are the time to indulge and let loose with the calorie counting and meal prep. While you\u2019re obviously going to order that pasta, also try to eat some fruits and veggies throughout the day. This will not only help keep your immune system strong, but it may also support your digestive system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Wash your hands- <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is probably one of the most\nimportant things you can do to keep yourself healthy. Wash your hands\nafter using the restroom, before and after eating, and after being on\nthe airplane and in the airport. If you\u2019re on group tours and find\nyourself shaking the hands of your fellow travelers, or are traveling\nthrough areas with little civilization, try to carry some hand\nsanitizer around with you so that you can take preventative measures.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to regularly washing up, try not to touch your face. Bringing your hands into contact with your eyes, mouth, and nose can transfer germs to vulnerable areas of your body that make easy points of entry for bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Skip the airplane food- <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sure, you don\u2019t expect the food on your flight to be anything noteworthy, but our reason for declining it comes from biology. Your sense of taste and smell are dulled when flying at 36,000 feet, so airlines often pack in extra salt and fat to make your food taste good. Those meals were also prepared hours, even days, before flight, so it\u2019s a wonder how those slices of \u201cfresh\u201d fruit look as if they were just chopped. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Lather on the SPF- <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sunburn can put you out of commission and put an end to outdoor activities. You don\u2019t want to miss out on that snorkel adventure, do you? Before you leave the house, whether it\u2019s sunny or not, take a few minutes to put on sunscreen. You never know how the weather will turn, and you don\u2019t want to suffer the consequences of neglecting sun protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Exercise- <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No, you don\u2019t need to find a gym and smooth talk your way into a contract-free membership. Riding bikes, taking walks, and even doing body weight exercises in your hotel room can keep you strong and healthy. This will also help keep your energy levels up so that you can spend less time in bed, and more time sightseeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Sanitize- <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You know those hotel room remote controls that you practically sleep with? Imagine how many people have also slept with them. Gross, right? Bringing a pack of sanitation wipes with you and giving your room a light clean will help ensure you aren\u2019t the recipient of the last visitor\u2019s illness. You can also do this on the airplane for extra protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Get Vaccinated- <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depending on where you\u2019re traveling\nto, you may need to prepare with a vaccination. These are usually\nrequired at least 4-6 weeks before your trip, so do your research and\nset your appointment early so you\u2019re not frantically struggling to\nfind a doctor who can squeeze you in a week before you leave. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\nknow how to help protect yourself from getting sick while traveling,\ndon\u2019t sabotage yourself by ignoring the facts. Remember, you\u2019ve\nworked hard for this time off and want to enjoy your trip to the\nfullest. Applying SPF, washing your hands, and eating a few\nvegetables will only make your trip better. Trust us; we had to learn\nthe hard way. <\/em>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve been looking forward to this vacation for months. You\u2019ve saved your PTO, eaten ramen, and stayed home while your friends enjoyed happy hour all to be able to enjoy your first trip in over a year. This is going to be the best vacation of your life. Until, that is, you get sick and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":15,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHow To Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling - Lipozene Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This is going to be the best vacation of your life. 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