Whether it is a weekend road trip or a long flight, travel has a way of throwing your body off.
New food, time zones, long days and less sleep all add up. A small travel wellness kit helps you handle the little things so you can enjoy the trip.
What to pack
For travel tummy and food mishaps
- Po Chai Pills, a classic Chinese travel remedy used for generations
- Culing Digestion Pills
For bumps, bruises and sore muscles
- Yunnan Baiyao Tincture, a famous topical for minor knocks
- Po Sum On Massage Oil, for tired legs after a long day of walking
- Wood Lock Oil, a traditional warming rub
For keeping your cool
- Ease Combo (Xiao Yao Wan), a classic formula traditionally used for stress and tension. Pills pack easily
For staying regular
- Easy Go Support (Run Chang Wan), traditionally used for occasional constipation, which is common on the road
Tips for staying well while you travel
- Hydrate on the plane. Cabin air is dry.
- Eat warm food when you can. Chinese medicine says it is easier on a stressed digestion.
- Get daylight at your destination. It helps your body adjust to a new time zone.
- Move every hour or two on long flights and drives.
- Pack your regular medications in your carry-on, in their original containers.
- Bring a basic first aid kit. The CDC has a helpful packing list.
A gentle note
If you have a health condition, are pregnant or take medications, check with your doctor before adding herbs to your travel kit. And for any serious illness abroad, seek local medical care.
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Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pack Smart. wwwnc.cdc.gov
- Sleep Foundation. How Much Sleep Do You Need? sleepfoundation.org
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