A trip away should be the highlight of the year, but in the time it takes to unpack your flip flops, a break in the sun can be derailed by health niggles. So what helps when heat stroke strikes and how do you deal with a dodgy tum on holiday? Here’s everything you need to know to avoid being unwell on your travels…
Prevent blood clots
Prone to swollen feet and ankles on a flight? Sitting still for extended periods of time affects blood circulation to the legs and can lead to the development of blood clots – so it’s important to take preventative steps.
Get up and walk around the cabin as often as you can. While seated, lift your feet off the floor and rotate your ankles, and do heel and toe raises with your feet flat on the floor. Do both about 10 times, roughly every 20 minutes. Don’t forget to sip water
