Traveling Soon (Try These Holistic Travel Helpers)
Thursday, September 13th, 20071. 
Solar radiation doubles every 6,5000 feet of altitude. Boost your in-flight UV protection by drinking water with Emer’gen-C it contains vitamin C, and antioxidant that studies have shown to protect cells from sun induced DNA damage.
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After deplanning, eat and sleep on local time to stave off jet lag. Or take one tablet of homeopathic treatment like No Jet-Lag, which contains Arnica montana, Bellius operennis, and Chamomilla, at takeoff and landing.
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Too much caffeine can lead to dehydration, so skip the coffee and tea on your flight. For an added measure of safety, pack plenty of your own bottled water, such as volcano-derived Volvic or Fiji water, which comes from the island of Fiji. The Environmental Protection Agency recently found that tap water on 15 percent of aircrafts contained harmful bacteria. But, be sure and buy your water after passing through the security checkpoint. Otherwise you will have to place the water in a sealed zip-lock baggie and it will take longer to get through the checkpoint, it is easier just to buy it after the security x-ray point.
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Ward off plane-spread colds and flu with Budda Nose immune Booster Spray and Salve an aromatherapy prophylactic that contains lemon, clove, cinnamon and ravensara essential oil to fight airborne viruses and germs.
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Whether you’re suffering from motion sickness or too much road-trip fare, sweetened ginger slices, like Reed’s Crystallized ginger can alleviate queasiness. Also, a study in Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine found that taking slow, deep breaths reduces the symptoms of motion sickness.
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Recyled air can leave you with a dull and haggard complexion. To moisturize and refresh your skin go for a spray. Spritizing your face and hands with rose water (10 drops of rose essential oil in 1.8 ounces of water) throughout the flight can help drasticly.
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Crowds and close quarters can bring on a tension headache. To keep you body relaxed, rotate your shoulders and roll your head in each direction. hwen snoozing, cradle your neck in a supportive pillow. Try the buckwheat-filled Bucky U-shaped travel pillow.
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Long flights and car rides can lead to blood clots in your legs, also known as deep bein thrombrosis. To keep your blood flowing, wear below-the-knee elastic stockings on long journeys. That way you’ll be six times less likely to suffer DVT.
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Don’t forget to pack you aromnatherapy needs with Soothings Sol’s Traveler Tote. It’s loaded with five essential oil belnds that fight germs, calm your skin, keep you energized, relieves tension headaches, and settle a queasy stomach. All are contained in a space-saving zippered pouch.
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And keep all your holistic travel needs in a zippered, clear, see-through plastic bag. It makes it easier to go through the security-checkpoint at the airport as well.
