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Things to consider for staying healthy during a flight

Traveling by air is interesting and time saving, but it can lead to various health problems. It is important to consider various important things in order to stay healthy and fit during the flight, especially a long flight. If you have not prepared well for it this can make your travelling a bad experience and couple of hours flight can easily covert into a hectic or irritating flight.

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In order to make your flight the best experience, it is important to consider various things and this article will help you to make your flight more exciting and relaxing one.

Be active

It is important to stay active in order to stay healthy during your long flight. You can stretch your arms, legs, back, and neck as often as possible because this can help you to reduce the risk of back and neck pain.

Full body checkups

Full body checkups

In order to stay healthy, it is important to ensure that you are in a condition to fly. For this, you can consult your family doctor and can even go through several medical checkups. If you are recovering from any type of ailment then it is very important for you to consult it with your treating physician and fly only after his permission.

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Stay hydrated

Airplanes often have very low humidity and it can lead to dehydration. It is important for you to maximize your water intake in order to stay hydrated. You can go for juice and water instead of coffee as it can lead to you becoming more dehydrated.

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Proper immunization

Proper immunization plays an important role to keep you healthy during your flight as well as your entire trip. If you are traveling to a destination where you can get in contact of various harmful germs and communicable diseases, then immunization can help your body to fight against those germs and diseases.

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Do not carry too much stuff

It is better to avoid too much luggage as this can make your travelling unmanageable. More luggages can burn you as bags in your foot place can make your journey an uncomfortable one. Additionally, you may face various problems while going through checking process and hiring cabs.

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Carry a first aid kit

First aid kit is essential to carry while going out of your home or comfort zone. It may include some bandages, painkillers, cleaning liquid and other important things and medicines. If you are on special medication then it is vital for you to carry all your medications to the trip and ensure that you can have those medicines on time. It is also vital to take some vitamins in order to boost your immunity. You can also contact your physician especially if you are exposed to anything communicable.

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Avoid alcohol

It is always advisable to avoid alcohol during flights, especially long flights because they can make you dehydrated. This can also make you unconscious during the journey and you can even miss your flight. Some countries do not allow drinking while flying as this can create a very big problem for you. This can also considered as an offence in some countries and you may have to face the cops.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance

It is also important to go for travel insurance, as this will help you in case if you miss your flight. This can help you to board another flight and get the refund of your missed flight.

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Emergency contact numbers

When you are traveling to an alien destination, it becomes even more essential for you to keep emergency contacts with you. This can include your friend’s number, family’s number, doctor’s number, and your lawyer’s number.

Summary

It is vital to consider some important things in order to stay fit and healthy during long flights. This can include your medical kit, immunization, and other important things.

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