{"id":5704,"date":"2011-08-10T20:48:53","date_gmt":"2011-08-11T00:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=5704"},"modified":"2014-10-26T22:26:55","modified_gmt":"2014-10-27T03:26:55","slug":"fly-the-healthy-skies-with-6-smart-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/fly-the-healthy-skies-with-6-smart-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get On and Off a Plane without Getting Sick"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever been on a long haul flight?\u00a0 You know, the big kind – six hours or more.\u00a0 Flying can be both physically and mentally exhausting. If you’re traveling to what feels like (or what actually is) half way across the world, you’ll have to take some steps to ensure you arrive to your destination fresh faced, energetic and pain free.<\/p>\n

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  1. Hydration: <\/strong>As flying can be exhausting in and of itself, be sure to drink things that are good for your body.\u00a0 Water<\/a> is the best followed by juice. Water is necessary because the humidity in planes hovers around 20% (the average humidity in the Sahara Desert is 25%).\u00a0Water helps combat this extreme dryness.<\/li>\n
  2. Vitamin C: <\/strong>Air in all planes is re-circulated throughout the duration of the flight.\u00a0 Vitamin C will help your body fight whatever the other 200 people on your flight are breathing.<\/li>\n
  3. Move Your Body: <\/strong>Some doctors say Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is an overstated illness.\u00a0 That being said, it\u2019s still a real possibility.\u00a0 DVT is when blood pools in your legs and forms clots in your legs.\u00a0 Try these exercises<\/a> throughout the duration of your flight \u00a0to combat DVT.\u00a0 Whether it be rolling your ankles, pumping your calves or simply getting up and walking around, it’s a wise idea for you to move your legs while sitting for so long.<\/li>\n
  4. Make Your Own Food: <\/strong>Eat before you get to the airport and carry on something healthy.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve ever eaten on a plane, you know it isn\u2019t the best food in the world.\u00a0 Bring along one of these healthier alternatives<\/a> and your body will thank you after the flight.<\/li>\n
  5. Use the Guru: <\/strong>Check Seat Guru<\/a> before choosing your seat.\u00a0 Just enter your airline and flight number, and you will have an instant view of where your seat is, positives and drawbacks to that particular seat.<\/li>\n
  6. Avoid Jet Lag: <\/strong>The key to avoiding jet lag is adjusting to your internal clock to your destination as soon as possible.\u00a0 By adjusting your sleep schedule, you\u2019ll be able to acclimate to your new time zone much quicker and reduce jet lag.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Let\u2019s face it, long flights can be boring.\u00a0 So for your next flight, bring a movie with your laptop or load your iPod with your favorite tunes.\u00a0Bring a good book or catch up on some z’s.\u00a0 Whatever you do, make sure you take steps to ensure your flight is easier on your health and more enjoyable on your mind.<\/p>\n

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