Have you ever dozed off on a flight only to wake up minutes or hours later with an intense neck cramp? It doesn’t matter if your head titled forward or to the side, an unsupported head means surefire muscle agony for the hours or even days following your descent. Fortunately, there are solutions. The humble…
Compression socks are tighter than average socks. They help reduce swelling and symptoms of vein disease in their wearers. This is because the compression of your feet and legs, and thus the veins in your feet and legs, blood can more easily fight gravity and flow back up to your heart instead of pooling in…
Traveling is a fantastic hobby. You get to see the world, experience different cultures, try new foods, and overall just shake up your normal routine. Traveling is always better when you are feeling your absolute best. As anyone who has ever gotten food poisoning, been motion sick, or just contracted a general illness while away…
Winter is both a magical and very frustrating season. Sure, the snow-covered landscape looks idyllic and romantic, and the thought of curling up under a fuzzy throw blanket by a fire can warm even the coldest of hearts. But along with all of that chilly weather and snowy vibes come some unfortunate side effects. Namely,…
Usually domestic or world travel involves quite a bit of walking. Whether you are traversing a lengthy airport terminal, exploring a new city, or desperately trying to get back to your hotel after a night out, you are probably going to be walking more than you do in your normal day-to-day life. It is important…
For most, flying is not a relaxing or cozy experience. Even when you find a comfortable position and doze off, you are battling the light pollution of overhead lights, in-seat screens, and cabin lights upon landing. I had recently just dozed off on an evening flight, only to be abruptly awoken by the cabin lights…
It is crazy to think about, but electric toothbrushes have been around since the mid-1950s. That means that people have been able to avoid manual brushing for more than a half a century. It’s no surprise that electric toothbrushes have continued to grow in popularity. Taking care of your teeth with an electric toothbrush has…
People who have never experienced motion sickness can never relate to the phenomena. They ask “what do you mean, you’re sick?”. They want to know if it is a headache, nausea, maybe a pain – they never quite get it. People who do experience motion sickness have a grim understanding of the queasiness. Sometimes it…
Flying is amazing. You can board a machine on one continent and climb off on another, just a few hours later. In order to be an avid traveler in our modern world, you really have to embrace the skies. The drawback? A smattering of muscle cramps, motion sickness, and dry, stale air. I think every…