HOW TO STAY HEALTHY ON A PLANE?

The environment inside an airplane is certainly not healthy, no matter how luxurious the facilities are. Therefore, it is imperative to take some precautionary steps to keep any illness or discomfort at bay while traveling on a plane. Here are three main steps:

Keep Moving

Flight travel often involves sitting for a long period of time. This obviously will arrest circulation and puts strain on your body muscles. The key here is to keep moving. You may do some simple stretches that can be done sitting in the seat. You may also do simple joint rotations to avoid stiffness in your joints. Another way is to take a gentle walk up and down the cabin.

Sleep Consciously

Conscious progressive relaxation for half an hour is more beneficial than 4-5 hours of sleep. Perform this when you are in the plane. You are not sleeping but shifting your attention throughout the body in a peculiar way. You can do this by listening to the audios/videos that are available online for guided relaxation. Their voice is so soothing that you will feel really refreshed, calm, and composed after this relaxation. You will be surprised to find that this also takes care of jet lag to a great extent.

Keep Pathogens Away

It is a fact that bacteria, viruses and other such pathogens spread on commercial jets risking the health of all passengers. The arm rest, tray table, toilet button are all places where you can find such pathogens. Sanitizing your hands well, positioning the ventilation above your head in the right way so as to blow out these pathogens, etc. are some effective steps to keep such pathogens away.

Staying healthy involves being emotionally healthy too. A common factor that often makes travelers bothered is parking. Whether you are choosing Logan airport parking or parking at Seatac, make sure that you have opted for a safe and secure parking lot for your vehicle.