Stay Healthy Abroad

Pre-travel vitamins

Rounding out your body’s vitamin and mineral content by taking a daily multivitamin is always a good idea. Be sure to include Zinc, B-complex, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D3 to strengthen your immune system before and after your trip. We work with Fullscript to deliver the best supplements right to your door.

Our bespoke intravenous vitamin treatments are mixed in a saline solution, bolstering your hydration level while delivering the goods your body needs for adventures.

While “drink more water” is self-explanatory, it’s twice as important when travelling. When spending time in an airplane, breathing recycled, dehumidified air, dehydration plays a waiting game that it’s bound to win. When the airline attendant asks what you’d like to drink, skip the coffee and wine and opt for a bottle of water. Or don’t, but if you don’t, double down on the water after landing.

Travel is exciting! Experiencing new places, new situations, the unexpected, and general thrills throw your body’s adrenal glands into high gear. Your mind may be on vacation, but your body is on active duty, so help it manage the added activity with natural supplements:

Adaptogens

Reishi, Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, and Siberian Ginseng can help fight stress, anxiety, and fatigue. Begin taking your preferred adaptogen at least a week before you travel. Natural supplements take time to build up to their peak efficiency. And for those afraid of flying, try a Passiflora supplement.

Antimicrobials

Pathogen killers that support your digestive and immune systems in warding off new strains of bacteria your body may not be accustomed to. Start warding off traveller’s diarrhea early with antimicrobials like oil of oregano, grapefruit seed extract or colloidal silver.

Melatonin 

The supplement of choice for fighting jet lag as it helps rebalance your body’s circadian rhythm. Most melatonin supplements suggest taking the dose before going to bed in your new destination, and doing so for a couple of days until you feel you’ve adapted [get instructions from our bottle].

Probiotics 

Keep your gut flora well-oiled (metaphorically speaking). It’s of extra importance while travelling because of the sheer breadth of possible encounters with new foods and drinks. Water-borne bacteria differ significantly around the world (as do food care standards); a seemingly innocent salad may harbour a nasty surprise when eaten in a foreign land. Keep your gut in shape before and during your trip by supplementing with a quality probiotic.

Ginger 

The world renown remedy for easing nausea, upset stomach, indigestion, and even motion sickness. Sometimes there’s no need to try over-the-counter medication when a natural supplement is even better. Keep some natural ginger chews with you at all times for those unexpected moments. Moreover, taking digestive enzymes can help prevent digestive discomfort.

A classic first aid kit is always welcome when going away. You can purchase a travel-sized one at any pharmacy or make your own.

We always include:

• Adhesive bandages (multiple sizes)

• Adhesive tape

• Alcohol-based hand sanitizer

• Antiseptic wash (like alcohol or iodine pads)

• Activated charcoal and Alka-Seltzer

• Blister pads or moleskin

• Gauze

• Safety pins and scissors

• Arnica ointment or pellets for bruises