Staying Hydrated

Our bodies are made up of, on average, 60 to 70 percent water. Not only is this water important to life itself, but simply getting through daily life and also maintaining your health are also directly related to your water intake as well.

One of the most common travel complaints is when travelers have illnesses associated with traveling. Whether it is jet lag, food borne illnesses or the common cold, most travelers will feel the impacts of this or other illnesses when they travel at some point. However, the reality of this is, some of these are brought about or exaggerated by a lack of fluids on your part.

Are You Dehydrated?

Many people today are simply always dehydrated, not for lack of drinking fluids, but simply lack of drinking water. It is exacerbated by traveling as stress, just walking around, heat, and even a pressurized plane cabin. In addition, coffee, pop and alcohol further dehydrate you as opposed to making it better. Therefore, it is imperative to promote your health and reduce the chance that you will be ill when traveling, that you drink plenty of water.

Note: Many countries have much less stringent safety measures relating to water purity making it important that you avoid consuming tap water if you are unsure of the area water source. Instead, opt for bottled water, or if in a location where bottled water is unavailable, bring water purification tablets and boil all water as well.

Other Ways To Avoid Illness When Traveling

  • Get ample rest before and during your trip
  • Maintain your daily medication and vitamin strategies even while traveling
  • Avoid over imbibing in both food and drink
  • Ensure that your food is fully cooked when traveling in lesser known areas
  • Make sure you are healthy before you travel
  • Avoid touching your face and mouth with your hands
  • Wash and sterilize your hands frequently

Do you have tips you would like to share about how you avoid this common travel complaint? If you would like to contribute, we welcome your input.

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