|
|
Mind, Body, Soul
Of Health and Such
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I've probably touched on this subject previously.
But, school has been in session since August 5th - or thereabout in
Indiana. School will be starting in Greenville (Ohio) maybe the 26th of
this month. I did not check "for sure." The relevance here is closer
contact with other people for longer periods of time...which spreads
the nasty germs. Keep reaching...Keep stretching!!
How To Not Get Sick on a Plane When You're Literally Surrounded By Germs - Jessica Booth (excerpts)
Traveling by airplane is super-convenient. Getting sick on a plane is a
legitimate concern about which to worry. More than 1 in 5 people will
get sick with either a cold or the flu after a flight. "Planes are
known to be full of germs and bacteria is all over the place."
A Cambridge University study showed that going into a different time
zone can disrupt your cardiac rhythm, which can compromise your immune
system, making it more likely to pick up whatever germs and bacteria
are there. Here are a few tips to help keep you from picking up a cold
or the flu.
01)Bring Your Own Sanitary Wipes: It's highly suggested to wipe down
your entire seat and surrounding area with Purell wipes. Wipe down the
tray table as well.
02)Avoid Using the Bathroom: They are tiny, cramped, and dirty. Traces
of fecal coliform have been found on the flush handles and toilet
seats. If you have to use the bathroom - don't touch anything without a
paper towel.
03)Pick a Window Seat: If you're in an aisle seat - you come into contact with more people and more germs.
04)Keep Hand Sanitizer Handy: Keeping your hands clean is always
important, especially on a plane. "Keep your hands clean. This means a
combination of good hand hygiene with soap and water...or an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer."
05)Don't Touch Your Face: Germs can't make you sick if you don't bring
them to a place where they can enter your body - like your nose, mouth,
or eyes. Only touch your face if you've just cleaned your hands.
06)Don't Use the Seat Back Pocket in Front of You: Don't go anywhere
near it. MRSA germs can survive for up to 7 (seven) days on a seatback
pocket cloth.
07)Keep the Air Vent On: Research shows that using the overhead
air vent, directed straight down, can create a cone of protection. It
can actually prevent airborne germs from getting close to you. The
airflow from the vent can help ward off another person's sneeze/
08)Stay Hydrated: One of the biggest reasons people get colds from an
airplane is the extremely low cabin humidity. This dries up the natural
defense system of the mucous in the nose and throat...which creates a
better environment for cold and flu germs to thrive. Drink a lot
of water to combat this.
09)Get Some Sleep: Lack of sleep makes you susceptible to infection and
often goes hand-in-hand with flying. If you can't sleep on the plane,
make sure you get enough rest before and after the flight.
10)Bring Your Own Pillow and Blanket: In economy class, freshly washed
pillows and blankets are handed out at the beginning of the day. They
are then folded and reused the rest of the day.
11)Take Vitamin C: To boost your immune system, take vitamin C before a flight, during your trip, and after your flight.
And there are those of you (who know me well) that laugh at me when I
pack along "my wipes!" I'm submitting the above because it all should
work anywhere and not just on an airplane....shouldn't it??
The best is yet to be!!
See ya at the Great Darke County Fair!
"Sometimes all you need is for someone to just be there, even if they
can't solve your problems. Just knowing there is someone who cares can
make all the difference." - sun.gazing.com MONA
|
|
|
<
|
