Its Flu season and here are some helpful hints from Dr. Teitelbaum that will help you stay health and have a safe, sneeze free flight! Staying Healthy During Flu Season: Dr. Teitelbaum’s Advice for Travelers and answers on how to avoid getting get sick. Travelers should carry with them during flu season the following: No. 1 -- Zinc lozenges. (I carry them in my personal travel kit.) No. 2 -- ProBoost, a little hard to find, but I recommend it in everyone’s travel kit. It helps makes a hormone that stimulates immunity; it knocks out any bug you may have picked up within 24 hours. No. 3 -- Vitamin C for prevention. Emergen-C packets are great; they provide a high dose of Vitamin C, but without the juice. Lots of sugar in juice will suppress your immune system. How can travelers avoid getting sick when flying -- is there anything you can do to protect yourself if youre on a plane with a bunch of coughing/sneezing passengers? Stay hydrated is the No. 1 thing to do. No. 2, turn off the overhead air jets. I tend to turn off air jets above my seat (and if I can, I turn all of them off in my row). It can’t be a good idea to have all those germs blowing around. Please check out travelchannel/ for more.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:49:24 +0000