The Health Diva

Welcome to Our special August Holiday season special edition of The Health Diva. Our holidays are precious; making sure we stay healthy on holiday is a sure fire way to have a holiday to remember for all the right reasons.

“If we took a holiday, took some time to celebrate, just one day out of life, it would be, it would be so nice!” Madonna.

Whether your quest for a fortnights freedom takes you to the dizzy party Island of Ibiza, the depths of darkest Peru, or a kiss me quick hat in Blackpool,  the Diva is on hand to offer top tips for a healthy relaxing holiday x

Pre Flight Jitters

The Fear of flying can cause many people to avoid foreign travel all together! Many individuals no matter how experienced a traveller they are can still feel a bit jittery. Ashwaghandra is an amazing herb, to ease anxiety; 20 drops in juice just before you leave the house, in the departure lounge and on the plane will leave you suitable chilled but fully functional!20 drops of Ginger tincture added to a 500 ml bottle of water can ease anxiety and travel induced nausea, simply sip slowly to calm your tummy. B Vitamins the travellers Friend B vitamins are so useful for travellers on so many levels. A good daily B- complex vitamin, high in vitamin B5 helps to support the adrenal system and converts your food into energy and eases stress. Taking a B complex with vitamin C is fabulous to aid recovery on long haul flights allowing you to step off the plane bouncing with energy. Finally mosquitoes don’t like the smell of B vitamins on us, so taking a daily vitamin B keeps the bugs away.

Dabbing a few drops of citronella and neem oil on your pulse points can also ward of mosquitoes. (more…)