The Christmas rush is fast upon us. With 5 days left to go, we at The Diet Joke still have to get a tree, put up decorations, send out cards, buy presents, wrap them, and bake cookies. Of course, we’re busy the next three days, so we’re planning to knock it all out Christmas Eve. Lucky for us, we’re staying put this holiday season. If you’re one of the millions flying about, you might be interested in the MSN Health article, 10 Preboarding Secrets to Staying Healthy When You Fly.
Suggestions include: eating a healthy meal before you fly, carrying your own blanket and pillow, and avoiding the airport bar. Also, since you can’t carry liquids through airport security, carry an empty water bottle and refill it often. Drink water before you get on the plane. Drink water on the plane. Here’s another tip: avoid the restrooms–they’re teeming with germs.
Hold on, Dasher!
How are you supposed to drink a lot of water in the airport and on the plane, and avoid the restrooms? That’s the problem with a lot of advice: It’s just not practical. The article does say, if you have to use the restroom (duh! you just told us to drink all that water), use a paper towel between your hand and ANYTHING, and wash your hands thoroughly.
Great advice, provided the bathrooms have paper towels. A lot of establishments have decided that air dryers are the way go and no longer provide another option.
So what’s a holiday-spirited traveler to do? Maybe stuff those stockings with vitamins and anti-bacterial hand wipes.
Have a safe trip, friends!
