When I think of traveling, the scene from Home Alone where the McCallister clan is racing through the airport to catch their flight immediately comes to mind. Not to mention worrying about getting sick, letting healthy habits fall by the wayside, the all-too-familiar jet lag, and the nagging AF travel fatigue. Call me a pessimist or realist, traveling is stressful and can do a number on your well-being. While that may be true, it doesn’t have to be—vacationing is about letting loose and giving your mind and body a respite after all. Thanks to the doctors I spoke with, I’ve got all of the must-have on-the-go health tips, whatever your travel plans take you. Spoiler alert: You won’t ever leave home without them again.
Why do our immune systems suffer while traveling?
Between the environmental changes, deviation from normal routines (think: sleep, diet, and exercise), and being exposed to more