We often travel long distances, either on vacation or business trip . So far, it's possible your body has decreased levels of immunity due to the condition of our bodies are not fit. This is worrying especially when we travel using public transport because there are germs everywhere, including in the air. Moreover, busy lately preached a disturbing outbreak of society, such as avian flu and swine flu. But this should not make you anxious or even interfere with your work. Here are some tips to maintain health you can do when in transit.
Eating healthy and regular consumption of vitamins several days prior to travel.
We all know we should eat a healthy diet and regular, because our immune system comes from the right food. If you are traveling using public transport, it is very important for you to get enough vitamin C and D, that will help improve your immune system. In addition, garlic is also good to add to your food.
Maintain positive emotions (stable) when in transit.
Positive emotions can boost the immune system. When in transit, control your emotions do not get too excited too do not be too sad.
Immediately wash your hands after using up the goal.
Washing hands is one of the best ways to keep the body from infectious disease, and anti-bacterial soaps are no more effective killing germs than ordinary soap. When traveling, put your hands in the pocket to avoid contact with other objects during travel is also one good way to avoid infectious diseases. However, if then your hand accidentally touches another object that you suspect there are a lot of germs, you should not insert your hand into your pocket, because it will make your pocket full of germs. The effect you will be more easily exposed to germs later.
Gargle with antiseptic solution before and after travel.
The mouth is a great place for germs, so you should always note the cleanliness of your mouth area, including the teeth and gums.
Make sure you get enough sleep before a long trip.
In the body of the lack of sleep, your immune system becomes weak, so it is easy to infectious diseases attacking our bodies exhausted from lack of sleep. Try to travel far before you get enough sleep the night at least between six hours to eight hours, as this can increase the production of melatonin which plays an important role in the immune system. Also if possible bring your own blanket and pillow if you plan to rest (sleep) in the public transport during the trip. This is to reduce the risk of contracting sleeping sickness caused by using equipment provided by public vehicles such as trains.
Sitting in a chair at the front or the rear.
In public transport you will never know who is sitting on the side, front, or behind you and what medical history suffered. The more you are surrounded by people who do not you know, the more likely you will be attacked by infectious diseases. To reduce the level of risk, considering your seat is the right way.
Massage after a long trip.
Many researchers who say that massage can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and heart rate. While on a trip away, the body produces more cortisol (stress), where cortisol has a bad effect on health that is destroying immune cells. With a massage, levels of cortisol in the blood can be reduced. and massage will be much more effective when the masseur is a man you love (husband / wife).
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