Live life to the fullest with these 4 health tips
MANILA, Philippines — You love to travel, and you have already set travel goals for each year. Unfortunately, the pandemic happened, and everything — as in everything — was forced to a halt.
There seemed to be no end in sight, until finally, after three years, the pandemic officially ended and life began again. Like other people, you have started to plan trips again.
Looking forward to traveling again, you’re not just getting by now but trying to live life to the fullest. You promise yourself that this is going to be the best year of your life yet, one that is full of fun and adventure. To help you do so, these four easy health tips will assure you that your body — and mind — will be in tip-top shape.
Take your vitamins
Taking vitamins regularly can supplement a healthy diet and lifestyle. This is especially true for people going on vacation, who need to boost their immunity before and during their trip. Immune-boosting supplements like Vitamins C and D, Zinc, and Probiotics can be taken three to five days before a trip as well as during the trip itself to help travelers stay in tip-top shape.
Keep yourself properly hydrated
It is important to stay hydrated all year round, whatever the weather may be. Getting enough water prevents infections, brings nutrients to cells, and ensures that organs are working optimally. Aside from these benefits, drinking the recommended amount of water each day is good for cognition, sleep quality, and mood. The amount of water needed per day varies per individual, but for the healthy, the recommended amount of water that men should drink daily is 15.5 cups, and 11.5 cups for women.
Drinking enough water before travel is recommended because flying can be dehydrating. Airplanes are kept at 10 to 20% humidity, a lower rate compared to normal environments that range from 35 to 65%. Lower humidity leads to dehydration.
Sleep well
A good sleep leads to improved health, mood, immune system, and brain performance. Seven to nine hours of continuous sleep is needed to feel refreshed. Maintain good sleeping habits days before a flight to have enough energy for the trip.
Flying to countries within the same time zone or with a difference of just an hour or two should be easy. But when traveling across the world, it’s important to adjust to the day-night cycle at the destination. Stay up with the locals when the arrival time is during the day and sleep at night.
Get vaccinated
Vacations expose travelers to diseases, so timely immunizations through vaccinations are crucial. The flu is one of the most common infectious diseases, and it is contagious. Each infected person can spread the disease to one or two more people.
Preventive healthcare is still the best protection, since people can catch the flu at any time of the year. It’s also important to get a shot annually since flu vaccines change each year to match the current viruses.
Most of all, you would not want to miss all the fun you have planned for your trip if you get sick while on the trip. The flu disease awareness jingle of GlaxoSmithKline Philippines (GSK), “But I Got the Flu,” says it as it is—Get your flu shots as soon as possible so you can be unstoppable, whether you are having your best vacation in years, spending quality time with loved ones, or pursuing other passions in life. Don’t let the flu stop you.
“People are excited to make up for lost time, to enjoy all the things that they missed at the height of the pandemic. Now that travel restrictions are lighter and we can enjoy the best holiday destinations, it’s important to not let our guard down. We recommend that travelers take preventive measures so their trips will be worry-free,” said Dr. Kevin Bautista, GSK Medical Affairs Manager.
