Is Traveling Hard on Your Body?
Travel can wreak havoc on your immune system. As summer travel plans near, it's more crucial than ever to be in control of your own health in a post-pandemic world.
It’s also important to understand that health is not a quick fix-thing, just as eating a salad the night before won’t make you lose the 5 pounds you’ve been wanting for your beach weekend getaway.
Health is long-term, and therefore health and travel should go hand-in-hand.
Start preparing your health and immune system for travel at least a month before your actual trip date. This will give you time to get necessary immunizations, get your annual physical exam and also prepare yourself mentally for what can be a stressful experience.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), even short trips of a few days can expose you to new germs that could make you sick. So, taking steps ahead of time will help boost your immune system so that you don’t get sick during or after traveling.
Some things you can do to keep your immune system strong before, during, and after traveling are:
- drink plenty of water
- wash your hands often
- avoid alcohol
- get in plenty of micronutrients
- sleep the recommended 7-8 hours a night
- carry disinfectant wipes
Immune-Boosting Vitamins
Don’t compromise your health during your summer-travel plans, instead use our recommended immune-boosting vitamins:
- Airborne products support a healthy immune system with key nutrients such as vitamin C, A and E as well as a blend of herbs including echinacea and ginger. They are available in tablets, gummies or effervescent powder packets.
- Sambucus by Natures Way helps support a healthy immune system. It is available in many forms from capsules to syrup and lozenges. Sambucus is made from Haskap berry extract, which has immune-supporting properties and is an excellent source of antioxidants.
- Alacer Emergen-c offers a fast way to deliver vitamins and minerals to your body when you need them most. Vitamin C helps maintain your immune system during the winter months so that you stay feeling great all season long.
- Immune Blend by Natures Way naturally promotes immunity by delivering a three-part blend of Echinacea, Astragalus, and Reishi mushroom.
- Immune Aid by Organic India fortifies your body’s immune system by blending three essential herbs including turmeric, Neem, and Amla. Traditionally, these have been used in Ayurveda to strengthen the body's natural defenses.
As you prepare for summer travel, taking care of your immune system is one of the best things you can do to protect yourself against illness.
With immune-boosting products, your only concern this summer will be a sunburn. This is where our Paraben-free Sun Care by Alba Botanicals comes in. The safest non-mineral sunscreen, Alba Botanicals is also free of oybenzone, oxtinocate, and any ingredients that have been identified to affect coral reefs. When we choose safe products for you, we also choose products that are safe for the environment.
Put your trust in our products to keep you safe during your summer travels.
Written by Joanan Ezirii, Wellness Ambassador
