8 Health & Wellness Travel Tips

8 Health & Wellness Travel Tips – The healthy traveller’s guide

6 years ago

The act of travelling can be a daunting experience! Many people are affected by the stale air, processed food, lack of exercise and an increased exposure to pathogens. We’ve therefore developed a general health & wellness hygiene Travel Kit which can aid in reducing the stresses of travelling.

The act of travelling, when using public transport such as aeroplanes, trains and busses can be a daunting experience in general. You find yourself confined to one seat in a metal tube with hundreds of other passengers, breathing semi-recirculated air, with increased exposure to pathogens. Many people are affected by the stale air, processed food, alcohol, caffeine and lack of exercise. As you pass through multiple time zones your internal clock goes on a rollercoaster ride, leaving you feeling drained & confused. For days after arriving at a destination, one can suffer from a sore throat and sometimes influenza-like symptoms.

The two main causes of these symptoms are bacteria and viruses.

Bacteria are the main cause of a sore throat, which is often referred to as Strep throat, due to the organism responsible being a member of the genus Streptococcus. The primary species of Streptococcus is S.pyogenes. CHD-FA has been tested against 4 species of Streptococcus, including S.pyogenes. All tests were successful with a 100% kill rate.

CHD-FA also exhibits in vitro anti-viral activity against enveloped viruses. In an in vitro test report from 2006 CHD-FA was able to neutralise Influenza strains X31, Pr8, a recombinant Vietnam strain containing the NS gene from H5N1, and the bird flu strain H5N1 (SARS). We, therefore, believe there is enough evidence to support the notion that CHD-FA is active against bacteria and viruses that present with cold-like symptoms.

Health & Wellness Hygiene Travel Kit

We’ve developed a general health & wellness hygiene Travel Kit which can aid in reducing the stresses of travelling by aeroplanes, trains, and busses. Our kit includes hand sanitizer, sore throat spray, mouthwash, wellness drink, nasal spray, antibacterial gel, lip balm, and wellness lotion. All products are safe, non-toxic, non-flammable and alcohol-free. This makes them perfect for all people who cannot use alcohol-based sanitisers or who are allergic to chemicals.

Strengthen your immune system before travelling! The Wellness Drink is perfect for this.
Drink water to stay hydrated (avoid caffeine & alcohol). Also, hydrate your skin (Secuvie Daily Repair Cream) and lips.
Sanitize your hands, seat, and armrests before settling in.
Move around as much as possible, get the blood flowing through your system.
Use the Throat Spray often to reduce any bad bacteria that might be lurking in your mouth.
Avoid processed foods. If possible, prepare and take your own healthy snacks.
Use the antibacterial Mouthwash, which is safe to swallow, for oral hygiene.
Rest! Staying calm and resting will help your immune system deal with the stresses of travelling.