Sea sickness, car sickness, air sickness…all the same cause, all the same feelings…yuck. And if you are like me and have a long history of a stomach ready to churn, you might have experienced the dizziness, nausea, sweats, and energy…
Most people who travel are way too familiar with jet lag, the general fatigue and disorientation when landing from a long flight. With jet lag, your body is basically confused. Your mind, reflexes, psyche, appetite, and digestive system, are still…
Air Pollution is Everywhere It’s hard to avoid it. Traffic, coal-burning plants, forest fires, dust storms, factories and more contribute particles, large and small, that combine to pollute the air. Today, more than 80% of people living in cities breathe…
Airplanes have never provided the healthiest environment, but with seat room shrinking and empty seats disappearing, and the added stress in security, staying healthy is even more challenging. So what are you to do about the low humidity, reduced oxygen,…
Natural High: Keeping a Healthy Altitude Going skiing, driving over a mountain pass, hiking the Rockies, exploring Machu Picchu, summer or winter, many people travel to a higher altitude to enjoy the adventure or the scenery. Higher altitudes, especially those…
Fun in the sun. Leisurely strolls among lush plants. A worry-free life. That’s what trips to the tropics were like. That is…before the Zika virus, before reports of babies born with abnormally small heads, before the Centers for Disease Control…
When faced with feeling a bit ‘off’ in a strange country, perhaps having the sniffles, or wanting to take a nap but needing to keep up with the tour group, you might welcome some suggestions to return to your usual…