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Ever feel sick or lethargic after a flight? That’s because you are couped up in a confined space with artificial air for too long. Your body isn’t used to it so that’s why you might want to take some precautions:

1. Drinks Water
Cabin air is drier than a desert so drink water, lots of it. Stay away from fluids that will dehydrate you, such as coffee, soda and alcohol. If you can’t forgo them, the saving grace is drink extra water..

2. Take Vitamins
These can’t hurt and there are many who swear by large doses of Vitamin C, zinc or ozenges.

3. Rest Well
Get enough sleep before your flight. Avoid sleeping on the plane if it arrives at your destination during the mid-day or into the evening. This should allow you to sleep at your destination. However, if your flight lands around normal breakfast time of 6-8am, you can catch a nap so that you can stay awake until dark and resume a normal sleep cycle later.

4. Avoid Germs
Take heed if your immunity is weak or you are elderly. You might want to carry the disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizers. If you find that the aeroplane isn’t clean enough, you could wipe down your tray table, seat belt and arm rests before you get seated. That might not go down well with the air steward or stewardess but at least your mind is more rested. If you are really weak or paranoid with other passengers’ coughing and sniffing, you could wear a face mask or a handkerchief over your nose and mouth to further block the spread of such germs.

These should minimize any air traveling discomfort.

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