Air travel during the winter is already stressful when colds and the flu are running rampant. Adding to these worries is the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There are many precautions, prophylactic and immune boosting suggestions to prepare you for your travels.
Let us naturopaths be your immune priming co-pilot!
Immune Boosting Air-Travel Tips:
- It goes without saying, wash your hands frequently
- Use an effective, not toxic hand sanitizer
- Stay hydrated
- Avoid sugar and alcohol
- Eat well and increase your garlic intake which has many anti-microbial properties that help break up mucus
- Exercise, even just walking, to keep your circulation going
- Get good quality sleep
- Consider wearing a mask on the plane if YOU have flu symptoms
Supplements:
- Vitamin A – is involved in the creation of certain cells. For adults 50,000IU daily, Kids: 5,000IU daily
- Vitamin D – shown to prevent the spread of influenza. Adults: 5,000IU, Kids: 1,000IU
- Liposomal or oral Glutathione – the supreme antioxidant, regenerator of immune cells and a valuable detoxifying agent
- Vitamin C – helps to reduce influenza infection by a number of biochemical actions. Adults: 2000-3000mg, 3 times per day. Kids: 1000mg, 3 times per day
- Probiotic – offers protection against flu, 70% of our immune system lives in our gut
- Saline nasal spray – to keep nasal passages moist. Viruses do not thrive in humid environments