Thursday, December 8, 2011

How To Enjoy Your Holiday Abroad - Tips To Keep In Mind

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By Nicholas Lancaster


When you plan an international trip with your family it will be easier to get sick when you are in a new environment as your body is not adjusted to the new food, water and air. The stress and excitement of travel could make you more likely to get sick. Here are a few healthy tips for you to make your trip more enjoyable.

The first thing you need is to find out what kinds of vaccinations needed in the country you plan to visit and other requirements.

During such travel, there are three most common health problems that one will face. They are

Jet lag b) Altitude sickness 3. Diarrhoea.

To overcome jet lag, if you are travelling from west to east you must stay out of the sun until the day after your arrival. Or you can go for a brisk walk as soon as you arrive at the place of your visit if you are traveling from east to west.

The reasons for the altitude sickness is dry air, decrease in oxygen, and low barometric pressure due to altitude. This problem can be solved by gradually increasing the altitude or using a drug known as acetazolamide can give relief from this sickness.

For traveler's diarrhea. Turista occurs when foreign type bacteria enters the digestive tract when contaminated food or water is taken. In order to avoid this, take proper care in the food you eat and the water you drink.

Water supplies in many developing countries are not treated, so it is better you drink only bottled water.

You must carry inhalers, allergy medicines, insulin as well as contact lens cleaners and vitamins. It is always better to carry your medical history with you while on travel with the following information.

In case of emergency, you should have the name, address, and phone number of the contact person.

What is your blood group?

Don't forget your immunization reports

Doctor's name, address and telephone number

Name and address of your health insurance carrier including your policy number

A list of current medications you are taking, if any

As long as you follow the above precautions, then you will have holiday abroad that you will remember and share with us on your return.




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