{"id":2511,"date":"2019-06-10T10:14:28","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T15:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gtitravel.com\/?p=2511"},"modified":"2019-07-03T12:21:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T17:21:52","slug":"tips-staying-healthy-traveling-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gtitravel.com\/tips-staying-healthy-traveling-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling for Business"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a>On busy business trips, health often takes a backseat to convenience. Over time, this can take a serious toll on\u00a0the health of traveling employees<\/a>\u00a0physically and mentally, affecting home and work life. With just a little extra effort, however, it is possible to stay well. What small changes can be made to ensure a healthier travel experience?<\/p>\n Travel-weary? Your\u00a0business travel planner<\/a>\u00a0knows this often indicates dehydration, causing symptoms like fatigue, headache, dizziness, and reduced mental capacity. To make sure you’re ready for that post-flight meeting, be sure to hydrate with plenty of water, bringing a refillable bottle to ensure adequate fluid intake. Avoid sugary drinks and excessive alcohol consumption, which worsens dehydration and amplifies these symptoms.<\/p>\n It’s easy to pick up germs at busy airports, in taxis, and at restaurants. Washing hands often can reduce germ exposure and reduce the likelihood of illness. If you know you will be traveling places where access to a sink and water will be in short supply, pack a small carry-on sized bottle of hand sanitizer, as well as disinfecting wipes for hard surfaces like tray tables and armrests.<\/p>\n Carefully schedule your trip with the help of your\u00a0corporate travel agency<\/a>. Maintaining a daily schedule as close as possible to the one normally followed at home is key to maintaining health during business travel and upon return.<\/p>\n Fly during the day whenever possible, ensuring 8-hours of sleep to be certain you are able to tackle the coming day’s tasks. Proper sleep also helps the body fend off illness. Power down electronics before sleep to avoid temptation. If you need extra help drifting off due to the strange setting, consider the addition of a melatonin supplement to your travel regime.<\/p>\nDrink Healthy Liquids<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Wash Hands Frequently<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Maintain a Regular Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Make Sleep a Priority<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Stay Active<\/strong><\/h2>\n