Traveling is a favorite of mine and I love to do it with family. Its nothing like taking a break from everyday stresses and relaxing. But, while vacations are an opportunity to escape from everyday stresses of everyday life, they should never be an escape from healthy lifestyles.(Guidestone 2012) I recently read an article about 7 tips for a healthy family vacation.
- Include physical activities everyone can enjoy: doing things such as hiking the grand canyon can be fun. You can site see and get exercise.
- Eat healthy: Vacations are not a license to indulge in unhealthy splurges. Resist the urge to supersize your meals or cater to every whim your sweet tooth dreams up. Maintaining a healthy diet will give you more energy to enjoy your vacation.
- Stay hydrated: Dehydration can aggravate altitude sickness, motion sickness and jet lag. It can also cause headaches, dizziness and tiredness. Drink plenty of water, especially in warm weather or when you’re physically active.
- Protect your skin: Outdoor fun is more fun if your not suffering from sunburn. USE SUNBLOCK
- Play it safe: Avoid making your trip memorable by spending it in the emergency room. Never take a vacation from safety.
- Plan some down time: Don’t try to cram so much into your vacation that you aren’t able to rest. Vacations are as much about renewal as they are about family fun.
- Take along a vacation kit: Inevitably health needs will arise when you’re away from home. Pack a small bag or box with medical supplies and medications you and your family use regularly. Similar to a first-aid kit, the vacation kit can be customized for your particular destination and activities.
Having all of these things in a family vacation can ensure that you enjoy it while also still being healthy.
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