Opinion
Getting sick is normal; however, it can be a huge disappointment
when you are traveling to your hometown for Christmas. Not only does it take
the fun out of the trip, it disrupts your entire schedule and most times, costs
extra cash (when you are plagued with severe symptoms and forced to seek
medical care outside of your insurance network).
Luckily, while traveling itself, especially by road, exposes you
to a whole new range of parasites and environments that could spur illness,
there are ways to minimize the chances of getting sick. Jumia travel, Africa’s
No.1 online hotel booking site has compiled a list of tried and true ways to
keep your body and immune system strong and ensure you do not get sick.
Pack a hand sanitizer and wash
your hands when you can
The norm is to wash your hands before eating anything and after
using the bathroom, and it is important not to neglect this routine while
traveling. Matter of fact, it is even more important to wash up much more
frequently than you would normally. Your skin is your first line of defense and
your hands specifically are always touching things and then touching your own
face, mouth, or eyes, so, keeping them clean protects you from a lot of risks.
In situations where you have no access to water for washing up, hand sanitizers
come in very handy.
Take immune boosting herbs and
vitamins
While traveling, especially if you are visiting a new environment,
it is important to pack extra supplements specifically to help keep your
immunity strong. You can never be too sure of what you could be exposed to-
bacteria and germs, and it is better to face the uncertainty with an
ultra-strong immune system. Try Vitamin C supplements. Saline solution and
nasal mists are also effective in fighting germs, as they keep your nasal
passages moist, which enhance your body's own germ-flushing activity.
Stay hydrated
The importance of water cannot be overstated. Drinking water is
essential while traveling as it flushes your body of toxins, helps your
digestion -which is associated with your immune system- and keeps you hydrated.
Most times, while traveling or visiting certain locations with dry weather
conditions, it is easy to get dehydrated, and dehydration not only makes you
more vulnerable to invading parasites and germs, it also makes it harder for
you to recover once infected. Also, drinking water ensures the mucus membranes
in the nose and throat remains moist and better equipped to fight germs. Note
that drinks like alcohol and coffee do not count as good choices for hydration.
Watch what you eat
Food contamination is a major problem traveler have while visiting
new locations. If you are not very careful with the kind of food you eat or
where you eat on your travels, you could potentially be exposing yourself to
diarrhea, gastrointestinal poisoning, cholera, and other horrible diseases. Try
to abstain from random street or local cuisines; look out for signs of good
hygiene practice at any street food stall or food court you eat at; and ensure
any food you eat is fresh, well-cooked, and served very hot . If possible, try
to make your own food, that ways, the risk is less.
Keep yourself engaged with
activities
Most people just forget about staying fit or exercising once they
are on vacation or taking a trip. Exercise, however, is one of the best ways to
stay fit and healthy and fight off unwanted infections and diseases, as it
improves overall health and well-being, strengthens the immune system, and
makes it easier to bounce back from an infection or illness. If you are not
active or fit before traveling, start on the trip! Visit the gym room in the
hotel, go hiking into a forest or up a mountain, swim in the streams, go for a
jog or do anything that makes you heart beat and you sweat a little.
Leave your comment.
No comments:
Post a Comment