Brilio.net/en - As a relatively recent arrival to Indonesia, Ive spent quite some time in clinics with a variety of health issues. Travelling is not always the most glamorous of hobbies, and health is often one aspect that suffers. Street food, busy days and long nights leave little room for healthy eating and taking care of yourself. But the last thing you want to do while travelling is to spend more time in a hospital than at the beach. So heres a basic check-list of things that will keep you healthy while youre off exploring.
1. Do your Research before you leave
Make sure you get insured. Travel insurance is key as it will insure your property in case it should get stolen. But travel insurance can be extremely useful if you get sick and need to see a specialist, especially if that may involve a broken ankle of wrist from a moped accident, or a wild night out on the town. Be sure to see your doctor before you leave and get the necessary shots to bolster up your immune system. A dengue fever shot is a lot more pleasant than spending up to $3000 USD to get the necessary medicine imported from Australia.
2. Come prepared
Bring the basic necessities with you stomach aid pills, cough medicine, band aids and maybe some burn cream. You can never fully anticipate what you will need but having some basics with you is always comforting. For the ladies out there, bring some extra feminine care products, as those can be hard to find in certain places.
3. Use Hand-Sanitizer whenever you can
Sanitation is key when youre travelling. It prevents you from getting sick, whether its the flu or a stomach bug, keeping sanitary is key while you travel. Youll run across a lot of people during your trip, from hostels to crowded train stations, so dont forget to keep those germs at bay.
4. Sleep it off
Theres a lot of adventure to be had while travelling, but most of it cuts into our sleep cycles. Humans need eight hours of rest per night to insure that we can function at our best while we are awake. Sleep is also key as it boosts the immune system and gives the mind enough energy to do its work!
5. Eat well
Street food is one of the best ways to get assimilated with a culture, but dont forget about your vitamins. If you dont bring some multivitamins with you then make sure to pay the local market a visit and get your daily dose of Vitamin C. As the age old saying goes, An apple a day, keep the doctor away,