Flying can be seriously stressful, from getting to the airport all the way through baggage claim.
If you’re planning on taking a long flight soon, don’t get too spooked.
Annoyingly, this means that the humidity in a plane is incredibly low, which dries out the air.
So what can you do to combat this?
Because so little is known about airplane headaches, it’s hard to prepare for one in advance.
Foods that contain lots of oil, carbs, dairy, and salt should be kept to a minimum.
Sitting for long periods of time can cause your blood to clot, also known as deep vein thrombosis.
Instead, she said, “If you don’t have to travel with a lot, don’t.
Put everything in your overhead bin.
Otherwise you don’t have room to move.
Doing exercises and staying hydrated are really the best tools we have on long flights.”
Wearing loose-fitting,comfy travel clothesthat allow for circulation can help as well.
Why is this a big deal?
Obviously, this can lead to significant health problems.
“The interference with the body’s rhythms reflects a widespread disruption of many biological processes.”
Typically, the further you travel, the worse the effects of jet lag can be.
It’s often just as flavorful as a slice of unbuttered white bread.
Most reported that salty and sweet flavors were less intense when listening to a loud noise.
There’s a reason mountain climbers often bring oxygen with them up to the summit.
Luckily, the occasional flight doesn’t pose much of a risk.
Flying in an airplane over this protective barrier can bring about a stronger level of radiation.
If you’ve already flown a couple of times this year, don’t worry.
This means that if you have dry skin, the air will make it worse.
Joshua Zeichner also spoke with Well+Good about the other more serious skin issues flying can cause.
When your mouth gets dry, bacteria multiply and make for smellier breath.
This leaves food particles in the mouth that produce a sulfur compound and cause bad breath."
It can be embarrassing to realize you have dragon breath, especially when traveling with others.
