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 Flying High Travel sickness can spoil your fun before you’ve even got there. Conventional remedies often cause drowsiness, but with natural alternative ginger, you won’t set off on the wrong foot. Historically used to treat stomach complaints, recent clinical trials have revealed that the active constituents of the ginger root, gingerols and shogaols, may have anti-nausea and anti-vomiting effects. Helping to rebalance the gastric juices, ginger soothes the stomach and can be used to maintain a healthy digestion. Ginger is available in capsule form from pharmacies and health-food shops. To maintain a healthy digestion, the recommended daily dose is one capsule, which can be taken at mealtimes or prepared as a tea. Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) Most long-haul passengers are aware of the dangers of deep-vein thrombosis and ways to avoid it, but a recent study of travellers between Stansted and Italy uncovered the frightening fact that blood clots can develop in the first two to three hours of a flight. A separate survey carried out by the Aviation Health Institute found that out of 85 DVT-related deaths in the last three years, one in five occurred after a short-haul flight. People considered to be at high risk include those with previous incidences of thrombosis, blood-clotting problems, circulatory problems in the legs or significant weight problems. “Air-travel-related DVT is a silent killer and all passengers are at risk whether they fly in sleeping beds or economy,” said Farrol Kahn, director of the Aviation Health Institute. “However, the preventive measures are simple. Wear flight socks and-take ginkgo biloba to encourage circulation.” Ginkgo biloba improves blood flow to peripheral blood vessels and has been used for centuries in the treatment of poor circulation, varicose veins and thrombosis. Ginkgo Concentrated, from Lichtwer Pharma, is the only scientifically researched standardised 120 mg ginkgo biloba supplement available in the UK. Insect bites Creating your own mosquito repellents is a safe and effective alternative to commercial repellents. The most frequently used natural mosquito repellent is citronella essential oil, which is extracted from the plant Cymbopagon nardus and has a pleasant citrus-like aroma. Upset tummy Overindulgence in sangria, exotic cocktails and foreign food can leave us dehydrated and nursing an upset stomach. This summer, don’t forget to pack Cynara Artichoke supplement to help avoid a holiday hangover, so you can enjoy the sunshine instead of seeking the shade! Cynara Artichoke is made from a standardised extract of dried artichoke (LI-120) and its unique active ingredient, Cynarin, aids the digestive process by stimulating the production of bile and breaking down and eliminating fatty foods and alcohol from the body. Take one or two capsules daily to help maintain a healthy digestive system, or take up to six capsules during times of over-indulgence for fast-acting relief from bloating and other symptoms of over-eating and drinking. Alternatively try Silicol Gel, a silica supplement that is rapidly absorbed into the stomach lining, helping to maintain digestive comfort and regularity. Just one spoonful of Silicol Gel forms a soothing coat over the lining of the stomach and intestines. Silicol Gel binds and safely removes toxins and irritants from the gut. The best news is that unlike may other medicines, Silicol Gel has no side-effects, so you are free to enjoy your holiday to the full! For further information please visit www.silicol.com. Summer colds Whilst most people are on red-alert for colds in winter, summer colds often slip through the net and nobody wants to take tissues to the beach! Recent research has confirmed garlic’s beneficial role in preventing colds and flu as well as secondary infections. Through modern scientific study, garlic has been found to possess antiseptic, antibiotic and antiviral qualities. Try Lichtwer Pharma’s Kwai Garlic Once-a-Day concentrated garlic tablets. If you are not able to prevent catching a summer cold, try Vitamin C and zinc lozenges, which coat the membranes of the mouth and throat, helping to fight and reduce the duration of infection. Holiday drinking Milk thistle supports the liver by preventing the depletion of glutathione, an amino acid-like compound that is essential in aiding the body’s ability to destroy toxins and environmental pollutants. Milk thistle also acts as a powerful antioxidant and helps to prevent damage from free-radicals. In addition, research has shown that milk thistle promotes the regeneration of healthy new liver cells, which replace old and damaged ones, thus maintaining healthy liver function. Taking one or two tablets daily before your holiday helps ensure the liver is in tip-top form before the barrage of excessive booze; when your liver is likely to be exposed to more toxins during your holiday, two tablets can be taken daily. Water and other drinks If in doubt, the number-one rule is don’t drink the water, and that includes ice. If you don’t know for certain that the water is safe, always assume the worst. Reputable brands of bottled water or soft drinks are generally fine, although in some places bottles refilled with tap water are not unknown. Only use water from containers with a serrated seal – not tops or corks. Take care with fruit juice, particularly if water may have been added. Milk should be treated with suspicion, as it is often unpasteurised. Boiled milk is fine if it is kept hygienically, and yoghurt is always good. Tea or coffee should also be OK, since the water should have been boiled. Remember to clean your teeth with purified water rather than straight from the tap. Finally… Care in what you eat and drink is the most important health rule; stomach upsets are the most likely travel health problem (between 30 and 50 per cent of travellers in a two-week stay experience this), but the majority of these upsets will be relatively minor. Don’t become paranoid; after all, trying the local food is part of the experience of travel. |
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