How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

Unfortunately, delayed flights and lost luggage aren’t the only things you’ll need to worry about. A weak immune system can drain the fun out of any vacation – or sabotage your plans entirely.

Here’s the good news: you can stay healthy while traveling. The secret? Using herbal medicine and self-care practices to boost your immune system from the root.

When your immunity is strong and in balance, you’ll not only steer clear of allergies and seasonal illnesses. You’ll also feel more energized, sleep better and be ready to take on the day – no matter what adventure you have ahead of you.

To help you travel healthy this season, we’re sharing our favorite tips and products to support your immunity and promote overall well-being.

Acupuncture for Immunity: 3 Points to Stay Healthy on the Go

Acupressure offers a simple and accessible way to boost immunity and manage your symptoms naturally. The 3 points below are known to improve the body’s defense system, boost Qi, alleviate allergy symptoms, reduce inflammation, and promote respiratory health. And the best part is that each point is easy-to-access from anywhere, whether you’re jet-setting, road-tripping, or enjoying a local staycation.

Large Intestine 4

LI 4 is one of the best acupressure points to learn because it has a wide range of health benefits. Pressing this point regularly improves Qi flow throughout the body and strengthens the immune system. It also helps alleviate symptoms such as rhinitis, sinus headaches, fever, sore throat, cough and other respiratory issues.

Find LI 4 on the hand, in the web between the thumb and index finger.

Lung 1

LU 1 is one of the main points used to address respiratory conditions. It can help with symptoms such as coughing and asthma, as well as pain in the chest and upper back. It may also improve immune function and help with anxiety and stress.

LU 1 is located on the upper chest, just below the collarbone and beside the breastbone. To locate the exact point, place your index and middle fingers on the depression or hollow area just below the collarbone, at the outer edge of the first rib. If you are feeling under the weather or regularly struggle with respiratory conditions, this point will likely be quite tender.

Bitong

If a cold or allergies leave you with sinus pressure and a stuffed nose, try pressing on acupoint, Bitong. Bitong helps move stagnated Qi to relieve congestion, pain, inflammation and swelling. It is particularly useful for symptom relief for allergies, sinusitis and the common cold.

Bitong is located at the highest point of the nasolabial groove, just above the top of the nostril towards the nasal bone. Press deeply for 30 seconds, release, and repeat until nasal congestion or pressure clears.

Immune-Boosting Mint Mojito Mocktail

Nothing says “I’m on vacation” like relaxing with a refreshing beverage in hand. With this recipe, we skip the refined sugar and alcohol (which can damage your immune system) and replace them with healthy ingredients and immune-boosting herbs. The result is not just a delicious way to unwind, but a medicinal mocktail that helps you stay healthy while traveling.

Adapted from SustainableCooks.com.

Ingredients

• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey simple syrup
• ½ tsp Nei Wei Qi liquid tincture
• sparkling water
• ice (optional)
• lime slices (optional)

Instructions

1. Place mint leaves and lime juice in a glass and muddle them together for 1 minute.

2. Add the honey simple syrup.

3. Add sparkling water to fill your glass.

4. Garnish with lime slices, a sprig of mint, and/or fresh fruit.