By now you have most likely heard that a second nurse caring for US Ebola patient Thomas Duncan has contracted the Ebola disease. The nurse drew blood, put in catheters, and worked with the bodily fluids of Thomas Duncan. Last Friday the nurse flew to Cleveland to prepare for her wedding, then Monday before her…
Healthy Travel
Checking passenger temperatures
Ebola has taken over the news headlines these past several months, and rightfully so. It’s so sad to see all the pain it causes for those who cross its path. It’s also scary to see how quickly this disease can spread if not cordoned off effectively. I really hope the world steps up their efforts…
A few ways to slow down
It seems like I’m always in a hurry. Whether it’s rushing to get to a meeting, eating my lunch as fast as I can, or quickly filing through security, there are lots of opportunities to make bad decisions when rushing around during travel. Those bad decisions can lead to slowing you and others down, which…
Healthy travel tip: Bring a water bottle. But make sure it doesn’t explode.
Drinking lots of water is a great way to protect against dehydration during travel. I often bring a water bottle to the airport and then fill up once I’m through security. While at home, I love the Contigo Addison water bottles—they are leak proof and shatter resistant, plus they have a straw so I drink…
Working out on a business trip
We are all busy people. Whether you’re married or single, work at home or in an office, parent or not, we all have a lot going on. Everyone knows the benefits of exercise, but fitting in a work out between work, home, and social life can be a challenge. Multiply that by ten when you’re…
Medications on business trips
After my post about packing toiletries yesterday I got a question about how I pack medications. I get it—they can also be tricky to pack! Which ones? Liquid or pill version? Keep them in the original container? Where in your suitcase? Etc. Obviously how many medications to pack is very dependent on one’s situation, but…
Healthy Travel: Bringing snacks through security
Ah, the beginning of the year. That time when everything seems so shiny and new, and anything is possible! I will absolutely exercise three times a week, I will eat healthy, I will drink less caffeine, I will, I will, I will….. If your resolution involves eating healthier, airport food is not exactly your friend.…
Staying healthy while traveling
Hello, friends! Hope you all had a fantastic holiday this week. My week has been super fun, filled with family and celebration, but my weekend was a little less great: I got sick. This time of year, illness just seems to take over. There is practically a flu epidemic in my own town; I know…
Top 5 tips for healthy eating during travel
Being healthy during business travel is not always an easy task. Between breaks at the coffee shop, fancy dinners out, and room service, there are plenty of opportunities to eat badly. Plus, trips are often so busy it’s hard to find time to breathe for a minute, much less exercise. During the holidays this is…
Healthy eating on the road
It’s not always easy to be healthy while traveling for work. It’s hard to motivate yourself when off your schedule, and long days, room service, and office donuts don’t help! I have definitely fallen off the healthy eating bandwagon lately (as well as the regular exercise bandwagon, but that’s a story for another day). It’s…
