Travelling is exciting, but flying, a change in time zones, a different diet and breaking from your usual routine can all affect how the body functions. Whatever your holiday plans this year, here are some tips to help keep your energy levels, digestion and sleep on track.
Before flying
Just like planning your holiday wardrobe, wellness preparation should start weeks before take off. Supporting the immune system helps the body handle the extra stress of travel. A few weeks before you fly, start taking Altrient Liposomal Vitamin C - the travel-friendly sachets are packed with high doses of vitamin C and its liposomal formula absorbs faster than capsules. If you’re a nervous flyer, Inessa Relax + Calm offers a tension-busting blend of organic ashwagandha, l-theanine, saffron, chamomile and green tea extract. Finally, staying hydrated and cutting back on ultra-processed foods in the 48 hours before flying can make a real difference.
During the flight
Air travel messes with almost every system in the body. Low quality air and high-altitude exposure can lead to dehydration, bloating and dry skin, while long periods of sitting can reduce circulation. Add to this a few glasses of wine, cups of coffee and salty snacks, and your body will be crying out for hydration. Cue electrolyte powder, which can boost hydration better than water alone. ARTAH Cellular Hydration is packed with electrolytes, phytonutrients and Peruvian maca to help replenish the body.
On holiday
The gut has its own circadian clock, and when sleep is disrupted, meal times are irregular and long-haul travel or indulgent foods come into play, it can start to feel the effects - often leading to bloating, sluggish digestion or constipation. Taking a daily probiotic supplement shot of Symprove Daily Live & Active Bacteria Original can rebalance the gut microbiome. If you’re travelling light and don’t want to take your entire supplement stash with you, pack a multivitamin like Sisterley The Elevator. The convenient powder filled sachets are loaded with 23 essential nutrients and can be mixed with water while you’re on-the-go.
Returning home
Coming home, even after the best trip, can leave you feeling weirdly wiped out, bloated and low on energy. To help your body recover, make sure to prioritise sleep and eat nourishing food. Grounding - simply walking barefoot on grass, is another easy way to reconnect with the earth and reset the body’s natural rhythm. Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomie Harris and biohacker Dave Asprey all swear by it to beat jet lag. Adaptogens like ashwagandha can help calm the nervous system. If you’ve changed time zones, pick a magnesium supplement like Inessa Magnesium to reset the sleep cycle. Or try the soothing Dreem Distillery The Z’s Bath Soak to melt away tension and ease you into a more restful sleep.
