Tips and Tricks for Avoiding Illness While Traveling

Airports are a veritable breeding ground for germs, and that’s before you even get on the airplane. If you travel often, you probably already have a “stay healthy” regimen down. New corporate travelers may still have some learning to do, such as how to eat, what to carry, and where to sit to avoid illness. Even if you’re a veteran traveler, there are probably still some things you could learn. We’ve got the tips and tricks you need to stay healthy during your air travel, whether it’s your first trip or your thousandth.

Antibacterial Everything

Your first defense against germs is a great antibacterial product such as gel or wipes. Whatever works best for you is what you should buy, but consider the fact that wipes are easier to use on other surfaces. Don’t worry about what you look like to other passengers when you wipe down a waiting area chair or the tray table on the plane. The only important thing is that you’re warding off germs, and that means you’re less likely to get a cold during or after your trip.

Water, Water Everywhere

You may be tempted to purchase cup after cup of coffee, but you should consider switching out your caffeine for water instead. Not only does the caffeine act as a diuretic that will dry you out while on the plane, but your caffeine high also won’t last. According to Men’s Health Magazine, the real reason for your fatigue, besides the hours you keep, is likely mild dehydration. By consuming more water, you can boost your energy levels and experience better mental acuity for successful meetings.

Avoid the Fast Food

Believe it or not, that cheeseburger from the airport food court is doing you no favors. Choosing fast foods only serves to make you feel worse, so seek out healthier options between flights. If you can’t find a café that serves chicken salad or deli sandwiches, pick up a granola bar from the newsstand to tide you over until you get to your destination.

Your cheeseburger or pizza may answer the grumble in your stomach, but it’s also doing something pretty sinister to your body at the same time. The fat and preservatives in your food will actively work against you to drain your energy levels and leave you feeling listless. If you escape a stomachache as a result of your dining choices, you’ll be one of the lucky ones.

Create Your Own Space

Airports can get crowded, and that means you’re likely to find yourself seated next to someone with the sniffles once or twice. The only way to avoid this situation is to avoid people. Consider setting up a workstation in the next waiting area. You’ll be able to keep an eye on the departure information and hear the announcements, but you won’t have to put yourself in a situation where you could catch a cold.

If the waiting area next to yours is also full, consider finding a spot on the floor. You’ll have to carry a thin blanket around to be prepared for this possibility, but it’s worth the extra baggage to get some privacy. Another option is to use an airline that offers daily rates for the club-level rooms.

Other Tips

There are a few other things you could do to keep from picking up every germ in the airport. For instance, when you approach a door, think about where every other person touches that door and choose another spot. Doors with push bars are often full of germs in the middle of the bar, but the edges are relatively clear. Swinging doors usually have lots of bacteria near the handle, but if you push on a spot two feet higher or even nudge it open with your foot, you’ll avoid a lot more germs. Also avoid resting your hands on food court tables, touching your seats or the floor, and any other high traffic areas.

Carry a few things in your bag to help ward off attacks, too. You’ll need vitamins, painkillers, cough drops, and nasal spray. You can check into an anti-bacterial nasal spray to stop colds before they can begin. Only with excellent preparation can you avoid the everyday things you encounter during business travel that will make you ill.

Very Important tip

Do not ride in vehicles that don’t look and smell clean. It’s really unhealthy. Better, choose a ride that not only smells clean but is actually so clean that you could eat of the backseat, you could but don’t.

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