Getting sick while you are on a trip is not only a drag, but it can be downright frightening - even life threatening - especially when you don't have an excellent command of the language. I know exactly how frightening and frustrating it is not to be able to communicate properly with a doctor after getting a horrific infection in Mexico some years ago that very nearly cost me my leg. A big part … [Read more...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis: Are You at Risk?
Sitting for several hours in a seat on a plane, coach, train or car has been linked to the possibility of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the legs. With the seat cushion pressing on the back of your thighs the blood will want to remain in your lower legs. This may cause stiffness, joint pain, swelling and fever. It also increases the odds that a blood clot could form in the veins. If this … [Read more...]
Drinking Water Safety on the Road
Clean safe drinking water is something that many of us in the developed world take for granted. Unfortunately this is not the case for most of the world population. Traveling to countries where the safety of drinking water is suspect you should boil or disinfect and filter water that is to be used for drinking, food preparation, or even to brush your teeth. Microscopic parasites that can be … [Read more...]
How to Survive a Plane Crash
I watched an episode of the TV show "How Not to Die" the other night which dealt with air, sea and automobile transportation perils. Chris Ryan, the show's host made great points about airline passengers who risk their lives and the lives of others in the event of an airplane crash. First and foremost are those who think they know it all and read the paper (or talk, or sleep) during the safety … [Read more...]
Does Flying Give You Ear Pain?
On a flight many years ago, I left 3 of my fingernails in the seat's armrest due to the ear pain I was experiencing due to a cold. I could have sworn that someone was stabbing me in both my ears. Owwwwww! Do you suffer from ear pain when you take off and land? Then try these comfortable EarPlanes which you into your ears before the plane leaves the ground and reinsert them before you begin … [Read more...]