Surviving Overnight Flights
How to Survive Overnight Flights
What is “economy class syndrome?” I thought it referred to dark circles under the eyes, cramped legs and sore necks that are part of the joy of long haul flights. Recently I learned that “economy class syndrome” is a more serious condition, described as “ deep-vein thrombosis, or the formation of a blood clot, usually in [...]
Can You Avoid Jet Lag?
Yes and no. Unfortunately, you can’t eliminate all jet lag fatigue; however, you can minimize the effects by avoiding alcoholic beverages, or salty drinks (like Bloody Mary mix) and caffeine during the flight. Also drink a glass of water every hour you travel, keep your feet elevated, walk and stretch as much as possible, and [...]
If you’ve ever gotten sick after a flight – you need to know this.
If you’ve flown with me, you know I’m a germ freak. I wear an air purifier around my neck for ion technology clean air, and use a tissue to touch anything in the bathroom. “Four out of six tray tables tested positive for the superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and norovirus, the highly contagious group [...]
How to Survive Overnight Flights
What is “economy class syndrome?” I thought it referred to dark circles under the eyes, cramped legs and sore necks that are part of the joy of long haul flights. Recently I learned that “economy class syndrome” is a more serious condition, described as “deep-vein thrombosis or the formation of a blood clot, usually in [...]
