It’s been a rough winter (although today it’s approaching 50 degrees) and people are eager to get out of dodge for a few days. Hello, vacation! Today kicks off the first of many vacation weeks here in the Northeast. Plans to travel by airplane to a warmer destination are in the works for many.

Traveling by airplane isn’t easy for everyone. Some find it unbearably stressful and aren’t able to bring themselves to fly at all. Others fly, but feel an incredible amount of anxiety and stress during the days leading up to the trip. And some aren’t impacted at all.

Here are a few tricks to help you combat stress before traveling by airplane (or car, train, boat etc…).

Fill up with your favorite stress-busting foods

Eating the right foods is the first line of defense when it comes to treating stress and anxiety.

Take a look HERE for a few foods to add to the menu before flying.

Use this little book

I have been using Donna Eden’s The Little Book of Energy Medicine for many years. It’s a quick reference guide, filled with simple energy medicine techniques to help reduce stress and anxiety (plus many other ailments).

Adrenal support rocks

The adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney. The adrenals are best known for secreting the hormone adrenaline, which prepares your body’s reaction when confronted with a fight-or-flight situation. Our stressful lifestyles can cause the adrenals to over-secrete these hormones and eventually become “fatigued” or “exhausted” from this constant over-firing.

Supporting the adrenal glands with a supplement can help combat stress before hopping on an airplane. I’ve been taking Gaia Herbs Adrenal Health Daily Support and have really noticed a difference. It contains Siberian Rhodiola root and Holy Basil, both known to provide adrenal support.

Try this stress-busting spray

Bach Flower Remedies Rescue Remedy Natural Stress Relief is a homeopathic remedy perfect for occasional stress. It’s easy to use- 2 sprays onto your tongue. I don’t really like the flavor, but the bad taste seems to disappear quickly along with the stress.

I am not a physician. Before using any supplements please check with your physician.

Does flying cause you stress? Do you have any additional suggestions or recommendations that have helped you?

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