Make your personal travel health routine habit Travel Health; Four Steps for Guarding your Health- Step 3

Article 3 of 4 Travel Health stages; Four Stages to protect your health during travel
Stage Three; Make Your Personal Health Travel routine and Strategies a Habit.
Using your favorite travel health products and prevention before, during and after your flight is important to support your health and increase your comfort. Frequently washing your hands may help prevent catching the dreaded "airplane cold."
Make a habit of wiping down surfaces when first sitting down on an airline flight, or other travel transportation. Using handiwipes that kill bacteria.

When you arrive in your hotel room the following strategies could be added to your health routine and may help support your health,
preventing travel illness. Carry a My Travel Health Kit®. A convenient travel kit designed by a Registered Nurse, full of FDA Approved Over-the-Counter medications for illness. or

If you decide to put together your own comfort medication kit, then here is a list of medications that can be purchased over the counter and what the medications are used for when not feeling well.
Medicine

ACHES & PAINS, FEVER, HEADACHES
Acetaminophen
Temporary relief of pain, Headaches, Fever reducer

Ibuprofin
Temporary relief of Pain, Headaches Fever reducer

Tri-Buffered Aspirin
Temporary Pain, Headache, Prevention

COLD, FLU & COUGH
Sinus Decongestant
Temporary relief of sinus congestion & pressure
Diphenhydramine
Temporary relief of Allergy
STOMACH UPSET AILMENTS
Aluminum hydroxide
Cherry flavored Temporary relief of acid indigestion, sour stomach,
Magnesium hydroxide
cherry flavored Temporary relief of acid indigestion, sour stomach

TOPICAL &PREVENTION
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Temporary relief of minor cuts & scrapes
Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Temporary relief of itching associated with minor skin irritations like bug bites or rashes.
Moleskin Temporary relief of pre or post blisters on feet

Good for you for taking steps to prevent illness. Keep up the good habits! Thanks for reading Nurse Guardian Blog. Feedback is always welcome. Stay Healthy, Nurse G Copyright Nurse Guardian,pllc. Use with Permission.

Part 2: Travel Health Four Simple Stages for Guarding Your Health

Travel Health Stage 2 (of 4) Medical Protection; Steps to take before travel. See Stage one in article link below; Stage 2 Medical Protection; Steps to take before travel; Check with your medical health provider about travel immunizations and current disease outbreaks in your country of destination. The best time to meet with your medical provider is two to three weeks before departure. If you require immunizations, this gives your body time to create antibodies. Discuss the options of additional prescription medication for travel. Start a course of probiotics. Not Antibiotics, PRObiotics! Similar to a good quality yogurt, that protects digestive health, but turbocharged. Take probiotic supplements to enhance your digestive system's Guard bacteria. That is, good bacteria that aids with digestive health. Research show that probiotics support digestive health against the dreaded Traveler's Diarrhea. If you happen to get Travelers Diarrhea(TD), research also show that with consistent use of probiotics, the course of TD illness may not last as long One Week before departure A. Get prescriptions from travel health care provider filled. B, If possible, get personal prescriptions filled so that you have enough medication to cover your travel dates. Bring a few extra pills in the event of any travel delays. C. Pack your prescriptions. Just a friendly reminder! D. Pack a My Travel Health Kit® Stocked with over-the-counter medications you may need during travel. If you don't have time and don't want to struggle with the challenge of packing your own travel health kit, order one from us. Available now at or you can check out; We customize your kit with FDA approved over-the-counter medications for temporary relief of symptoms like colds & cough, aches and pains and stomach distress. Also included are necessary first aid topical items. Copyright Nurse Guardian,pllc 2011-2014. May be reproduced with permission from author.