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Tokyo `Narita` Take Off - Destination Summer Vacation
Monday, 18 June 2007 - 2:01 AM SL Time |  | |
It`s always important to take care of your health, when you`re on the road.
The stress and excitement of travel can make you more likely to get sick.
I`ll give you few tips, try to follow them, and they will definitely help you to stay healthy and enjoy your trip safely.
Most common flying/traveling related health problems:
I) Jet lag.
To combat jet lag try to follow following recommendations
If you travel west to east, stay out of the sun until the day after your arrival.
If you travel east to west, go for a brisk walk as soon as possible after you arrive.
II) Altitude sickness.
To combat altitude sickness,
There is a drug known as acetazolamide (Diamox) can help relieve and even prevent symptoms of altitude sickness. You should take medicine at least 4hrs before the flight`s departure.
NB, but individuals who have disorders in/like kidneys, liver or diabetes and pregnant or nursing mothers should not take these tablets.
III) Diarrhea.
To combat diarrhea:
Food Safety:
What foods are safe to eat?
Any foods that have been boiled are generally safe, as well as fruits and vegetables that have to be peeled before eating. Stay away from foods that require a lot of handling before serving. Try to get bottled water from major beverage companies, if not always make sure you drink boiled water.
*Packing Medicine:
When you`re packing, you`ll want to include any medications and other medical supplies you use on a daily basis because they may be hard to find in another country if you run out.
NB, keep in your mind about the restricted drugs, and find out all the information about the regulations if you want to keep such medicine with you while traveling.
Remember about the chance of you getting sick while you are traveling so you may want to create a medical history form, should include the following information:
* Your name, address, and home phone number.
* A parent`s or other`s 24 hr contact possible phone number.
* Your blood type.
* Your doctor`s name and personal phone number.
* The name, phone number of insurance co, and your policy number.
* All of your chronic health problems.
* All the names of current medications you are taking.
* List of allergies (Name of your wife/husband or neighbor should not write here)
* Add other things if you think necessary.
Respect the laws and cultural values of the country or the region you are traveling, stay away from troublesome places, and do not take big amounts of currency with you.
Make sure you know the contact numbers of nearest diplomatic mission of your country.
Enjoy your vacation.
114.18VI06 Creator Saint.
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groovygirl
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17 Jun 2007 19:38:44 GMT Report for Abuse
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Hola Saint
If you travel west to east, stay out of the sun until the day after your arrival.
If you travel east to west, go for a brisk walk as soon as possible after you arrive.
I did it the other way around :)) just got back from the beach! Nice information, Nothing like aqua to get your system back to square one.
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Revy
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17 Jun 2007 19:48:40 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Nice video bro, I love flying, never get tired of it, and the best parts are of course take off and landing, crusing altitude can be fun too if you have interesting weather to observe, like thunderstorms or some such! |
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17 Jun 2007 19:56:55 GMT Report for Abuse
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Hey Gg,
I did it the other way around :))
I see you don't suffer from 'Jet Lag', or maybe ...
, I got the thing upside down here.
Damn. :-) :-))
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Saint
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17 Jun 2007 20:18:06 GMT Report for Abuse
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Revy Bro,
Nice video bro,
Thanks,
I love flying, never get tired of it,
I knew when I saw your yesterday's publication picture.
I have this habit of requesting window seats always.
Btw, you can see three major hotels and one of them is 'Narita Hilton' and 'Narita' airport is 40km away from Tokyo.
:-D
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kankun
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18 Jun 2007 00:32:56 GMT Report for Abuse
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If you live in US:
Motion sickness- Dramamine
Diarrhea- Immodium AD |
Saint
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18 Jun 2007 01:55:00 GMT Report for Abuse
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Kankun,
These drugs are common in most parts of the world.
:-)
Edited By - Saint - 18 Jun 2007 04:39:15 GMT |
Imperator
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18 Jun 2007 05:50:34 GMT Report for Abuse
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I'll make sure to look this page up next time I catch a plane, which will be in December! Aah, I miss Lakmava.
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Saint
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18 Jun 2007 21:35:47 GMT Report for Abuse
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Imperator millia,
which will be in December!
December will be here in no time.
:-D
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19 Jun 2007 01:06:29 GMT Report for Abuse
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Ayya,
December will be here in no time.
:-D
Yes! I'll be seeing HER when I go back too! I wonder if history will repeat itself (you know what I mean)!
Haven't emailed her at all this time. Don't know quite what to say to her now :-(
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Saint
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19 Jun 2007 14:30:21 GMT Report for Abuse
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Banker!
Haven't emailed her at all this time. Don't know quite what to say to her now :-(
Well let's hope no one from our beautiful gang sees this, long-lol :-D.
Find an unreasonable reason, if you want me to I'll share one with you,:-D.
Edited By - Saint - 19 Jun 2007 14:35:10 GMT |
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