7 Top Tips For A Healthy & Happy Holiday For All The Family

Getting away for some summer sun (although that’s not always guaranteed if you stay in Great Britain!) is no doubt both relaxing and advantageous for our health. There are some parts of travelling however that can be stressful; long haul flights, traveller's tummy and overdoing it in the sun are all potential pitfalls that may have a detrimental effect on our health and overall enjoyment of the holiday. We’ve put together some simple measures you can take to ensure optimum health and happiness for you and all the family wherever you are travelling to this summer.

1.Travelling. A journey can go one of two ways for little ones, whether taking a plane, train or automobile! On the one hand, it can be full of wonderment and excitement, on the other it can feel like a real long drag. As parents, preparation for a journey is key. If flying, keep some sweets close to hand to offer to your little ones for them to suck on to help counteract ear popping. It’s also a good idea to keep some games and entertainment up your sleeves for the times when the journeys do feel like they are dragging. Some kind of screen can be good for flights (easy entertainment with headphones to keep the kids quiet for your fellow travellers), whilst in the car games that can be played as a family can bring the unit together and also be quite fun. Good old fashioned “I spy”, “20 questions” and “would you rather” are all games that need no props other than your brains!

2.Immunity. If you’re flying, you may think that being on a plane is a prime place to pick up a virus, however you are more likely to do so in the airport before you’ve even boarded. Take an immune boosting formula for a month before you travel for optimum results. We recommend Terranova Astragalus, Elderberry & Garlic Complex, or Unbeelievable Health’s Bee Prepared. For even more enhanced immunity, you may wish to consider an omega essential fatty acid supplement, as omega-3 boosts white blood cell count and protects against respiratory tract infections (which happen in 1 in 5 travellers!)

3.Digestion. When on holiday, we may overindulge in food and drink, especially if all inclusive! On the other hand, sometimes the selection of foods may be limited, meaning we might not eat all that well, especially fussy eaters! We recommend a multivitamin and mineral supplement to provide a full spectrum of nutrients, as well as pre and probiotics and digestive enzymes.

4.Water. Be sure to find out if the water is drinkable from the tap wherever you are going, and let all of the family know! Even then, you may still wish to opt for bottled mineral water. It’s recommended we drink 2 litres a day, perhaps even more when we are out in the sunshine. Try to encourage healthy drinking habits in your little ones, with water rather than sugary carbonated drinks. Watch out for the signs of dehydration - dry, sticky mouths, tiredness and headaches can all be indicators of dehydration.

5.Mosquitoes. There are ways to deal with the mozzies without using products containing DEET! Using a body wash or body care products with lavenderor tea tree in can help keep them at bay, but JASON also offer a Quit Bugging Me Spray, which calls upon soybean oil and geranium oil to repel bugs and prevent bites for up to three hours!

6.SPF. Always pack a broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection product of at least SPF20. JASON have a range of sun care products for all your sun care needs - face, family, kids, sports and mineral, the latter featured in EWG’s top 100 sunscreens for beach and sports 2016. All are safe for children over six months.

7.Be Sun Savvy. There are many steps you can take besides sunscreen to #BeSunSavvy whilst on holiday:

●Always stay out of the sun when its rays are at its most powerful, between 11am and 3pm

●Keep covered up with long sleeves and trousers to protect skin and wear hats and sunglasses to keep the sun’s rays off the face

●Re-apply regularly - at least every two hours, more if your skin is fairer and prone to burning

●If you’ve been in the sea or swimming pool, be sure to reapply once you’ve dried off

●Don’t forget the little bits - tops of ears, toes and feet, hands and fingers should all be covered