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| "The thing I enjoy
only slightly less than a tooth extraction is flying... Fairechild, still
perky after what amounts to 300 circumnavigations of the globe, said that
the mostly non-lethal dangers of air travel amount to one of the great
unexplored environmental health issues of the day...Considering how many
of us this affects, this lone voice is well worth hearing." -John
Bogert, Copley Newspapers |
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Jet
Stress is a real part of air travel. Here are sometip to cut down on the
ways you react to jet stress.
WHAT YOU WEAR
• Wear
natural fibers, and avoid tight clothes because the body expands at high
altitude.
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Dress in layers so you can remove or add clothing as
the temperature
changes. Different sections of the airplane have different temperatures.
Your departure and arrival points probably have different temperatures, too.
HOW YOU MOVE
• Get
up and walk around the cabin every hour or two to get your blood
flowing in a pressurized airplane cabin.
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Rotate your neck from side to side, and roll your shoulders
to relieve stress. You won't look silly if you exercise on board. As a matter
of fact, everyone will know that you are smart, jet smart. And, you'll avoid
discomfort later.
• Flex your feet, ankles, and legs to
help prevent swollen feet and ankles.
• Close your eyes and envision yourself
skiing, swimming, whatever
you like. These imaginary visualizations reduce tension. Guaranteed.
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