Happy (and Healthy) Trails to You!
by Dave Foreman
For most of us, summertime means
taking off and heading to our favorite
vacation spot. My goal is to help you
stay healthy on your summer vacation and
address some of the other issues that may
arise from spending additional time outside
and being more active.
Summer and sunshine go hand in hand,
and taking care of your skin goes right along
with it.We all know of the harmful effects
the sun can have on our skin, yet many still
challenge the belief that it will happen to<
them. Luckily for us, there are some great
natural approaches to dealing with the sun
and its harmful rays. Let’s start on the outside
of the body. Your local Vitamin Shoppe
offers natural sunscreen to protect yourself
when you are outside. Supplementing
with carotenoids like lutein, lycopene and
zeaxanthin is what I recommend for helping
your body deal with this damage from the
inside out. Although there is still limited
science to prove that this actually helps,
I believe that these carotenoids were put in
the plants to protect them from the harmful
rays and therefore may provide us with the
same benefit. Even if you don’t spend a lot
of time in the sun, carotenoids are great
antioxidants that will provide you with
added health benefits.
While traveling, diarrhea and constipation
seem to be the biggest issue.There are so
many reasons these conditions can happen,
but in general, they are usually easy to
address.With regards to “Traveler’s Diarrhea,”
I recommend using probiotics such as
acidophilus on a daily basis. According to
an article published in a 1995 edition of
Chemotherapy, Bifidobacterium in
combination with Lactobacillus acidophilus,
Lactobacillus bulgaricus, or Streptococcus
thermophilus seem to decrease the chance
of developing traveler's diarrhea. If using
a probiotic isn’t enough, or you forget to
take this advice, then I suggest using a fiber
supplement, drinking plenty of water, or
consuming charcoal capsules. Remember,
if you are running a fever or not able to
drink enough fluids, please seek medical
attention immediately. This is especially true
for children and the elderly. With regard to
constipation, many things can trigger this,
but dehydration, alteration in diet, and changein time zones seem to be the biggest causes.
Supplements such as fiber and magnesium
can be a great help. Magnesium is the main
ingredient in many over-the-counter products
for constipation and is considered relatively
safe for most to use. When adding fiber,
don’t forget your water.Too little water will
constipate you further. Also, avoid refined
foods and dairy while traveling, as these food
groups can contribute to your problem.
As long as we are mentioning changes in
time zones, jetlag can be a big problem for
many. I change three time zones every week
or two while traveling between California and
the east coast, and I’ve learned that taking
melatonin can facilitate the adjustment and
not ruin the first few days of vacation (or the
return home). If you haven’t changed time
zones before, you may need to allow one day
for each time zone to feel like yourself again
(ie. flying from NYC to LA = three time zones
or up to three days to adjust.) In my opinion,
taking a supplement can help cut down that
time significantly.Why let fatigue ruin your
precious time off?
My last recommendation for your summer
travel is to take along an immune supplement.
If you are looking for an acute supplement,
my family travels with Esberitox. This is
great for the whole family because the tablets
are chewable and are therefore safe for children
to use.
Your summer vacation is something you look
forward to all winter long. It’s something you
worked hard for, and you shouldn’t have to
make any sacrifices. Incorporating the above
recommendations will keep you feeling
healthy all summer long.
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