While You Travel:

• Avoid alcohol on flights. It’s dehydrating and can make fatigue and inflammation worse, as well as worsen jet lag.

• Wear compression socks. These help prevent swelling and keep circulation and lymph moving well, especially on long flights.

• Drink water regularly. Aim for at least one glass of water per hour on the plane. Add electrolytes if possible. (Tip: a few hours into a long flight, the flight staff will typically set trays of filled water cups at the back of the plane. Take a walk once per hour and get a cup of water at the same time!)

• Ground yourself as soon as possible.
  Take your shoes off and stand on earth - grass, dirt, sand - for at least ten minutes as soon as possible after your flight. Grounding, also known as earthing, helps regulate circadian rhythms, lower inflammation, and reduce clotting risk. In fact, a 2013 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that grounding significantly reduced blood viscosity (a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease) after just two hours of contact with the Earth!

Once You Arrive:

• Continue grounding daily. A few barefoot minutes outside can calm your system, improve sleep, and reduce travel-related tension.

• Let nature’s abundance nourish you. Sunlight, ocean water, and forest air are not just beautiful, they’re also biologically supportive!

  • Sunlight helps reset sleep cycles and hormone balance.

  • Ocean or mineral-rich water provides magnesium and calms the body.

  • Forests, waterfalls, the beach, and open spaces offer negative ions that support immune and mood health.

Supports to Help You Stay Grounded & Well:

• Olive Leaf Extract – An herbal antimicrobial that helps protect against bacteria, viruses, and parasites during travel.

• Nux Vomica 30c (homeopathic) – For stress, digestive upset, irritability, or overindulgence.
  Note: Take all homeopathic remedies at least 15 minutes away from food, drinks, gum, or brushing teeth.

• Digestive Enzymes and/or Bitters – Take bitters 15 minutes before meals, or digestive enzymes right as you eat, to support healthy digestion while traveling.

• Magnesium Glycinate/Malate – Promotes deeper sleep and supports stress regulation; take in the afternoon or evening.

• Oxy-Powder – A natural option to support elimination and relieve travel-induced constipation. Take only as needed.

• L-Theanine – An amino acid that gently calms the nervous system and is especially helpful for anxiety, overstimulation, or looping thoughts. Take up to three caps per day, spread out, as needed.

You can order these from my online dispensary: Staying Healthy & Balanced While Traveling

This link takes you to my online dispensary, where you can order vetted supplements at a discount. You can also find many of these items at your local health food-store.

Wherever you’re headed this summer, may you make the most of your time by giving your body & mind the support they deserve.