* Condoms and tampons should also be carried if appropriate Apart from items listed elsewhere, include paracetamol or other mild painkiller, something for the digestion and for a ticklish throat Take oral rehydration salts in case you suffer from diarrhoea and laxative if you might need it Take something to counteract any fungal infections. Take professional advice if anti-malarial medication might be necessary. Do not forget any regular medication(s) you need When travelling with children, ensure you have a range of medications suitable for them. Also take nappy cream and teething gel where needed * Other equipment you may need includes sterilising equipment for babies’ bottles, tissues or baby wipes and equipment to boil water for drinking. Echinacea and propolis combinations come in a small bottle, handy for travelling. Arnica cream is useful for bumps and bruises. Z-Gel is a natural gel which provides all-round. It also contains arnica extract to enhance healing. Natural anti-histamines include vitamin C and grape seed extract
8 - Jet Lag This is caused by disruption of the body’s natural rhythms. It tends to be worse when flying east and symptoms include tiredness, insomnia, headaches and gastro-intestinal problems. Although jet lag disappears on adjustment to the new time zone, there are self-help measures for the interim. * Resist alcohol before and during the journey as it increases dehydration * Caffeine, as well as alcohol, is best avoided as it has a diuretic effect
* Drink plenty of water during the flight * Vitamin B and C supplements are recommended. * Australian Bush Travel Essence is a composite flower remedy that helps the body’s clock to reset. * Essential oils in a facial spray are refreshing and help combat skin dehydration. Spritz your face at regular intervals during the flight.
9 - Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) One per cent of travellers on long haul flights are likely to develop DVT. Clots usually dissolve but if one moves to the heart, lungs or brain, it can be fatal. Check with your doctor about your own risk factors but try these self-help strategies too: * Take Vitamin E daily for two weeks before the flight * Try Ginkgo biloba. It improves blood flow * Drink a glass of water every hour on the plane * If possible walk up and down the aircraft aisles. Keep your limbs, moving like opening and clenching fists and circling ankles. Always tell the cabin crew if you have swelling or pain.
9 - Travel Sickness Try these ideas to prevent travel sickness: * Avoid heavy meals the day before and on the day of the journey.
* Have only a light snack before you set off. *Peppermint or chamomile tea helps calm the nervous system and digestion. * A drop of peppermint oil, inhaled from a tissue or hanky, can stave off nausea as does sucking peppermint tablets. Note: peppermint can negate the effect of homoeopathic medicine. * Ginger also offers relief from queasiness. When travelling, carry a phial of food grade ginger oil. Just mix two or three drops in fruit juice. Children may prefer crystallized ginger sweets. * At sea, standing on deck and keeping eyes on the horizon is one tactic that works * Wristbands that apply acupressure to specific points on the wrist also help. Lastly, when out arrange a meeting place or give children clear instructions on what to do if you become separated.
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