Hi there, it's Ernest from Trip Astute. In this video, we're going to talk about how
you can stay healthy while traveling, and also tell you how you can enter to win
an awesome travel set from HappyLuxe.
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Even though a lot of us travel to get away from the stress of our normal lives,
it's no secret that the process of traveling can be pretty rough on the
body. I don't know what it is, but even though I don't often get sick in my
daily life, I've gotten sick a few times while traveling. And it's really not a
fun experience. The time differences, changes in our diet, and lack of sleep
can all contribute to lowering your immune system. And being in a crowded
place like airports and airplanes probably doesn't help either. So in this
video, I wanted to give you some tips on how you can stay healthy while away from
home. Some of these things might seem really basic and obvious, but I'm hoping
that our video sparks some new ideas and approaches that can reduce the chances
of you getting sick when traveling. So, let's go through the list. Number 1: Get
proper immunizations. This is really important, especially when traveling to
developing countries. You'll want to see what the recommended immunizations are
for your destination. I recommend checking out the US CDC website for
specific guidelines. The site breaks out the recommended immunizations into three
categories: all travelers, most travelers, and some travelers. For example, if you
look at Vietnam, the CDC only recommends that some travelers get malaria
medication since the risk is mostly isolated to rural areas. Another thing to
consider is to get immunizations sooner rather than later.
Some immunizations or medications take a few weeks to be applied or active in
your system, so you want to give yourself at least a month to prepare before your
trip. Number 2: Disinfect dirty surfaces and your hands. If you've seen a couple
of our videos, you know how much I love sanitizing wipes. They are really useful
for keeping notoriously dirty surfaces clean like your airplane seat
tray and can also be used to clean your hands
when you're in a place where there isn't running water in the bathroom.
I honestly carry them everywhere and they are one of the most useful items in
keeping me healthy and clean when traveling. Number 3: Stay hydrated.
This is really important. Being on a plane with low humidity can definitely
lower your immune system and stress your body.
I recommend sipping on water throughout your flight rather than drinking a lot
at once, and also avoiding caffeinated drinks and alcohol. Number 4: Avoid
unsafe drinking water. You'll definitely want to check out whether your
destination has clean drinking water. Luckily, bottled water tends to be an
easy and accessible option when traveling. If you're looking for more
information on avoiding unsafe drinking water, check out one of our earlier
videos on the topic. Number 5: Avoid uncooked foods. Salads and raw foods tend
to be an easy way to get sick, mostly due to being washed in unsafe water. It can
be really hard to avoid, especially when you order a sandwich and you find
raw vegetables inside. We also did a video on the topic, so check it out for
additional tips on avoiding a food illness. Number 6: Eat probiotic foods.
One of the things that I love to eat which I believe improves my immunity is
yogurt. I'm also a bit cheap, so sometimes I'll go to the local store and
buy yogurt instead of eating breakfast at a hotel in order to save money. Of
course, there are other probiotic foods that you can eat that can help promote
healthy and protective bacteria in your body. So definitely check out the links
in the video description. These foods can definitely help promote good bacteria in
your gut to protect you from illness. Number 7: Pick a window seat. There are a
lot of statistics out there that say that window seats are the healthiest
seats which are less likely to be in contact with people going up and down
the aisle. To be honest, I usually prefer an aisle seat just because it's easier
to go to the bathroom. But if you plan to sleep on the plane, having a window wall
to rest your head against can be extremely helpful. As an extra tip, I do
recommend wiping down the window surface if you plan to rest your head
against it. You never know if the person flying before you was sick,
so it's good practice just to minimize exposure. Number 8: Wear a mask. Okay,
I'm not really gonna tell you to do this, especially since I've never done it
myself. But you'll see a lot of folks, especially in Asia, wear the medical
mask while traveling to avoid either spreading illness or being exposed to
germs. While I think it's probably very effective, I don't know that I would feel
comfortable wearing one. Not just because it looks uncomfortable, but sadly, I think
I'm just too self-conscious and would worry about others thinking that I'm
sick or contagious. And finally, number 9: Get plenty of sleep. Sleep is a
major contributor to your health and particularly your immune system.
Traveling can often hurt your ability to get consistent sleep, and throw in some
time differences and jet lag, and you're talking about a lot of stress on your
body. I personally struggle to sleep on a plane, but I recently posted a video on
what I do to rest and relax during flights. Definitely check it out for more
information. On that note, in the how to sleep on the plane video, we featured a
travel pillow from HappyLuxe that I thought was awesome. It's actually one of
the only travel pillows that I've used that has helped me to sleep on the plane.
Also, what we found is that it works great as a guest pillow at home or in
situations where you might not have a decent pillow, like at some hostels and
hotels. Having the right pillow can definitely help on getting rest and
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complete, the more you'll get, and of course, there's no
pressure to enter. We will randomly select two winners on April 28th. Keep in mind
that the contest is only for US residents. Though if you're not based in
the US, don't worry. We're gonna have another Amazon gift card giveaway that's
open to everyone when we get the 5,000 subscribers, which hopefully will be very
soon. Lastly, HappyLuxe is offering our audience a 15% off discount code on
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We love their products, so we're excited to share this offer with you. So, what
things do you do to stay healthy while traveling? Please share your tips below
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