Most of us love to travel, but many of us hate dealing with jet lag or any associated illnesses as the result of a lack of sleep and stress. Jet lag is also known as desynchronosis, which happens when our body’s circadian (daily) rhythms are upset. The symptoms tend to be more pronounced when traveling from the west to the east. Then, you can easily get sick on an airplane or in various hotel rooms. Sadly, airplanes–and hotel rooms–aren’t cleaned as often as you would like.
Hands off
Surfaces on the plane, and in airport waiting areas, can be filthy. Yet, some of the most troublesome areas are within the seatback pockets–don’t put your hands in there. When you arrive at your hotel room, do not drink from unclean and unwrapped glasses. Often, the cleaning staff just wipes out the used class with a towel–eww.
As you can see, between jet lag and germs, you’re going to need some immunity boosting and jet lag remedies to help you get through it without a hitch. The good news is you don’t have to go to a hospital before your trip, just try Chinese herbal remedies.
Improve your immune system
For centuries, the Chinese have used herbs such as milk-vetch root and privt fruit to strengthen the pancreas and liver. These are natural solutions for boosting your immune system before you travel.
Yet, illness doesn’t just happen overseas, it can occur during domestic travel as well. There are no guarantees that disease won’t find you. Having a healthy trip is really up to you. You may also want to buy Chinese herbs before you leave. We’ll discuss some popular options in the next section.
A checklist
Travel is fun, but it is also stressful. Even if you’re heading to a familiar destination, you have no idea if your flights will leave on time, if you’ll be detained by the TSA or if your hotel room will have been sold to another guest before you arrive. Yes, those are some of the worst-case scenarios, but they have all run through our minds once or twice.
Then, there is the possibility of food poisoning and just germs everywhere. Not to mention, jet lag will make you too tired to do anything the first two days–then, you feel as if your trip was somewhat wasted.
So, what to do? Well, you should create a health checklist of course. You will need herbal supplies for treating diarrhea, aches and pains, fevers, sunburns, scratches, rashes and jet lag. The worst sufferers of jet lag are those with a fixed daily routine–especially if you are stressed, nervous, hungover or excited. Sorry to burst your bubble, but sleeping on a cramped plane won’t help you catch up.
One traditional Chinese herb that works well is wu wei zi. This is made from dried wu wei zi berries to help fight insomnia, making your sleep more effective. It is also known as schisandra.
For diarrhea, you might try Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan, Huang Lian Su Pian or Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan. Of course, you should also consult with an herbalist before any travel.
If you’re ready to embark on a memorable trip, then it is critical to ensure your health is in top condition. Thankfully, you can do so with the help of Chinese herbs.