Whether you’re looking forward to finally getting away this summer or planning to staycation in the UK, you’ll still want to put in some pre-holiday prep.
Bolster Your Defences
A strong immune system is important at all times but especially so when we travel. Echinacea purpurea is one of the best immune-supporting herbs there is, so make sure this makes it into your suitcase. A.Vogel Echinacea Lozenges are particularly travel-friendly but you should ideally start to prime your immune system two to four weeks before you travel.
Anticipating a stressful journey? Breathe
By taking fewer but deeper breaths you will optimise your oxygen intake, helping you to relax and remain calm. Brilliant for when your family makes not so helpful suggestions.
For a little herbal assistance, try Passiflora
Passiflora tablets and drops can be used when a period of stress is anticipated or encountered. A handy spray is also available, perfect for when that car journey becomes unbearable.
Support Your Tummy
Ease your stomach issues on your travels with a good probiotic supplement before and when you travel.
For Nausea Associated with Travel, Try Ginger
Motion sickness is caused by a conflict between what your eyes and other senses tell your brain. Your eyes adjust to motion but the inner ear, which contains fluid-filled canals that control balance, does not. The resulting signals to the brain from the eye and the inner ear do not tally and the brain becomes confused, which can leave you with a horrible feeling of nausea, dizziness, and an upset stomach. Fresh ginger tea before and during travel may help with feelings of nausea and sickness.
Keep Biting Insects at Bay
If mosquitoes and biting insects are a problem, a natural insect repellent on exposed skin should help.
Summer Sniffles?
Hayfever affects approximately 15 million people in the UK, causing blocked and runny noses as well as a number of other unpleasant symptoms. Pollinosan Luffa Nasal Spray can be used over a prolonged length of time (unlike some chemical nasal sprays) to help clear a blocked or runny nose. It helps to protect against hayfever-inducing pollen and other allergens and is also suitable for people with asthma and children over the age of six.
Stay Hydrated
We lose water when we sweat, when we exercise or when it’s hot, and are more likely to become dehydrated during the summer months. If you’re sweating more than usual, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. The NHS recommends drinking between 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. There are also plenty of ‘summer foods’ that have a naturally high-water content. Watermelon, strawberries, and cucumber are all over 90% water and will help you to increase your water intake.
Look After Your Liver
For many of us, this year’s summer holiday will be extra special and if that means your liver may need to work a little harder, stash a little Milk thistle in your First Aid kit. Milk thistle is well known for its role in protecting the liver against alcohol-related toxins and is often called upon to help counter the effects of a hangover.
Stay Safe in The Sun
Have fun in the sun but do so safely. Always wear a good SPF, avoid sitting in the sun when it’s at its strongest – typically this is between 12pm and 2pm. And if you do get caught short, Aloe vera applied topically can help to soothe dry, reddened or sun-damaged skin.
For further information visit the team at Bean Bag Natural Health.
2 Wesley Walk High Street, Witney OX28 6ZJ, or call them on 01993 773 922.
