There’s not much worse than being stuck on a plane with a raging headache, no painkillers in sight. Or having an upset stomach at 3am in a hotel room, the helpful meds far away in the lobby. Or, worst of all, being in a foreign country, feeling terrible, and not sure which local medication will…
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Posts from the past
What was going on the last few weeks in years past? 2014 Crazy cold weather leads to travel delays! Here are some recommendations on how to deal. Traveling when you don’t feel good is no fun, but there are ways to make it better. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to eat healthier. Here is…
Staying well on the road
It seems like this time of year sickness just runs rampant. We have been lucky at our house that we’ve avoided anything major (other than severe allergies—thanks a lot cedar!) but it’s probably just a matter of time. Illness seems to multiply exponentially when flying, unfortunately for business travelers. When I start traveling again in…
How to deal with in-flight stress
Let’s face it, air travel is stressful. A lot of the time we just want to get to our destination and out of that cramped airline seat as fast as possible. There are tarmac delays, crying babies, loud talkers, chatty neighbors, smelly food, tight carryon space, small seats, middle seats, slow WiFi, no WiFi, few…
Meds I keep on hand
Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what medicines people should keep on hand during travel. There are certainly some specific items that I have all the time, and those are due to issues that I deal with. My most common complaints are headaches and stomach aches, or not being able to sleep.…