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.
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