Taking a long flight this Christmas? Stretch your legs
Posted: Nov 20th 2007 3:09PM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: Healthy Habits, Healthy Events
Flying or driving long distances this holiday season? Many of you are, and some are even heading a long-haul trips that can not only leave you uncomfortable, but can put your health at risk too if you develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT.) So what can you do you make your travels more comfortable?
Here are some tips:
- Wear loose clothing and avoid tight socks or leggings
- Extend your feet as much as possible to increase your circulation
- If you're driving, stop every two hours and get out of the car. If you're flying, stand up at least as often and change your position whenever possible.
- Drink lots of water. This will keep your blood flowing and it will keep you moving -- to the bathroom!
My travel tip? Do yoga before and after the journey -- you'll feel much better.
Tags: deep vein thrombosis, DeepVeinThrombosis, driving, dvt, flying, Holidash, travelling
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
11-20-2007 @ 5:04PM
Vishaal said...
Sheesh, everyone is so caught up in feeling 'bad' after a flight. Most people just travel within the US here in America. Try flying to India...now THAT's jetlag. I feel FINE during and after a flight within the US.
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11-20-2007 @ 5:15PM
Martha Edwards said...
I hear ya Vishaal. A trip to Australia made a cross-country trip a walk in the park for me.
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