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8 Tips for Germ-Free Travel
Stay Hydrated
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the air inside planes has anywhere from 10 to 20 percent humidity, which can dry out mucous membranes and make people more susceptible to germs. Staying hydrated throughout the trip can prevent nasal passages from being irritated, so load up on water and skip the carbonated beverages and booze. "Alcoholic and caffeinated drinks should be followed with water or fruit juice to rehydrate because they are diuretics and can cause water loss," advise Ray Fillmore Garman, MD, MPH, and Susan Spengler, MD, both associate professors with the Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of Kentucky. Sipping on water assists with immune function -- and in some cases even helps with jet lag. For longer, international trips pack electrolyte-friendly snacks like GU Energy Chomps, a banana, nuts, or a small bag of fortified cereal to keep drowsiness at bay.
GU Energy Chomps, $35.20 for a box of 16 packets; guenergy.com
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There's a company out that specializes on healthy flying. They introduced an inflight health & wellness kit with products specifically made for the airplane. Terra Maxima, so the brand's name, provides relief from dry eyes to swollen feet, hydration in a humidity level of below 20% as well as focus on germ-free travel and higher radiation. The kit is very practical. You can clip it to your hand luggage and take it onboard. None of the products require water, they're quick and very easy to use.
12/28/2012 10:35:18 AM Report AbuseThere is practically zero chance of moving your seat on today's overcrowded flights. Chances are you'll just move into another infectious area.
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12/22/2012 04:26:22 PM Report AbuseI wish I had read this before going on the plane to Flordia,and ending up with ears problems.
8/10/2012 07:25:47 PM Report Abuse