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Health care for globe trotters
50% of people, who travel, suffer a travel - related illness.
All travelers should be well prepared for travel and be prepared
to protect themselves from travel related illness. In this issue
various aspects of travel related illness have been discussed
with related protective measures.
According to ayurveda traveling causes vitiation of vata dosha.
Vata dosha regulates all the activities of body like digestion,
respiration, excretion, transmission of nerve impulses
,reflexes, body movements etc. When vata gets vitiated due to
traveling all these normal functions of body also get imbalanced
.The imbalances in body functions project themselves as travel
related illness.
Motion sickness: Almost every body are susceptible to motion
sickness. Fatigue, giddiness, deprivation of sleep, nausea and
vomiting are the main unwelcome symptoms of motion sickness.
Avoid consuming alcohol, pain killers, spicy foods, fried foods
and junk foods during traveling. Try to relax and chose a window
seat. Do not read or talk. Or watch someone who is motion sick.
Eat light food. Include pomegranate, ginger and curds in your
diet while traveling. Rinse your mouth and wash your face with
cold water as soon as you take your food.
Diarrhea: Though travelers' diarrhea is mild inconvenience to a
traveler, it may at times be life threatening too. Upsets in
digestive system frequently occur in travelers due to stress,
time zone changes, irregular meal times and new foods. But
serious diarrhea during traveling is caused by bacteria, viruses
or parasitic infections. The best way out is to take ample
precautionary measures. Wash your hands frequently. Use
sanitizing liquids, hand washes or gels which cleanse the hands
without water. Always use disposable hygienically packed tissue
papers than towels. Avoid street, roadside foods, buffet meals.
Select food which is well cooked and served hot. Thick-skinned
fruits which you can peel yourself are usually safe. Avoid raw
or undercooked meat, fish, uncooked vegetables, salads. Be care
full with unpasteurized milk and milk products. Always use
sealed mineral water, canned juices and beverages. Never use ice
cubes or unsealed bottled beverages. Bottled Beer, wine and hot
coffee or tea are safe. Drink from original containers or clean
glasses If you get mild diarrhea eat light ,soft and semi solid
foods like idli, soups etc which are easily digestible. Avoid
heavy, spicy and non vegetarian foods. Drink plenty of fruit
juices.(canned or hygienically packed.). Keep yourself well
hydrated. Consult a doctor immediately if diarrhea leads to
dehydration. Constipation: people often become constipated when
traveling because their normal diet and daily routines are
disrupted. Drink plenty of water and consume food which are rich
in fibers to avoid constipation .
Try to adhere to routine food timings .Drink a big glass of
water every day morning. Avoid frequent consumption of tea or
coffee. Taking two thriphala tablets with warm water before
going to bed helps to normalize bowel movements. These tablets
should be avoided during pregnancy.
Tired feet Even healthy people can get blood clots in their legs
after long hours of traveling. Try to walk every now and then.
Drink water, stretch your calf muscles while you're sitting and
wear support stockings.
Foot bath for tired feet: Massage your foot with little coconut
oil and soak them in warm water . You can add few drops of
lavender oil or peppermint oil or sandal wood oil to warm water.
After a foot bath rub your foot. Relax after a foot
bath.
Prevention of Malaria: To prevent mosquito bites and malaria
wear mosquito repellent .Stay indoors between dusk and dawn. The
malaria spreading mosquitoes generally feed at this time. Apply
mosquito repellent, to your clothes and bedding. Wear socks,
long pants, and long-sleeve shirts when outdoors. Use a mosquito
net while sleeping. Stay in air-conditioned, screened
accommodation.
Jet lag To avoid jet lag get plenty of sleep before you leave.
Don't drink a lot of alcohol while on flight. Eat well-balanced
meals and avoid over eating. Exercise as much as you can on your
trip. Get used to a new time zone by going along with the local
meal and bedtime schedules.
Accidents: Do not drive in unfamiliar places where you know less
about that regional language, road conditions, rules of the
road, condition of the vehicles. etc. Choose your transportation
carefully. Check the security, life saving facilities provided
in the transport. Chose, the cab with seat belts, hotels with
fire escape and ferries with life preservers. Never swim in
unknown rivers or seas when you are not familiar with sea
currents and waves.
Sex: Have a safe sex when you are with unfamiliar new partners.
Alcohol, drugs and sex are dangerous combination
Immunization: Get immunized with vaccines before traveling.
Avoid animal bites and saliva. If you are bitten by dog wash the
wound immediately with soap and water.
Travel during pregnancy: If you chose to travel during pregnancy
the second trimester (weeks 14 to 27) is the best time. Before
traveling take the opinion of your consulting doctor and provide
him the sufficient details about the places you are visiting,
mode of transport etc.
Tips for older travelers See your doctor for a checkup and
discuss your fitness .See your dentist and ophthalmologist. Keep
a spare pair of glasses, any medications you need in a small
medical kit. Organize travel health insurance with pre-existing
illness cover if needed. Make sure it covers emergency
evacuation. Make sure routine immunizations are done before
traveling. Consider your back - use luggage with built in
wheels. Take clothes and hats to suit the climate.
Other safety precautions: Check with the regional office or
through internet the situation of places you are planning to
visit. The destination places must be free from riots,
terrorism, floods or other calamities.
Mental tensions: Preparations for traveling lead to worry and
tensions. Here are few relaxing tips before and during
traveling. 1. Close your eyes , take five deep breaths through
your nose and pay attention only to your breathing while doing
this. 2. Taking a hot shower relaxes your muscles, and the break
from more stressful activities helps too. 3. Laugh. Laughing
helps to relax. Find people who can make you laugh and make your
moments lighter.. 4. Listen to relaxing music. 5. Take a walk.
6. Get a hug.
A visit to your family physician and some thought and planning
ahead make your trip more successful and memorable. We wish you
a rewarding, memorable, safe and healthy trip.
About the author:
Dr.SavithaSuri has been an Ayurvedic Practitioner since 1989.
After getting a graduation degree in ayurveda (Bachelor of
Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) in 1988 from University of
Mysore, India, she started practising ayurveda . Her articles
about ayurveda have been published in news papers and websites.
She is a regular health columnist to a regional news paper.
http://www.ayurhelp.com email doctor@ayurhelp.com
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