Holiday Benefits Against Viral Diseases

We all like to travel or leave the house for a few days. The holidays recharge our batteries, even if we only spend a weekend a few kilometers away. In today’s article, we present the benefits of the holidays and how they protect you against viral diseases. 

Holidays keep diseases at bay (and the doctor)

When was the last time you took a break from your office, from the infernal traffic in the urban environment, and from your busy schedule? Holidays are not a luxury, but a necessity.

Travel offers many benefits, even if you are just staying for a weekend or spending a day in the country. Among other things, these small escapades reduce stress and prevent the development of many diseases, especially viral ones.

Holidays give you a feeling of well-being, clear your mind and help you make the best decisions. In addition, you have the opportunity to recharge your depleted energy deposits throughout the year.

We all long for those few days when we can rest our brains. If we disconnect from all worries and problems, dedicate ourselves all the time to ourselves and our loved ones, relax and feel good, we have the best “tool” for disease prevention.

People who are used to getting viruses and infections have a weakened immune system. Stress, lack of sleep and the daily problems we face make it difficult for the body to fight against pathogens. That is why the flu, the common cold and nasal congestion are so common.

When we go on vacation, the body rests better, is calmer and almost “doesn’t care” about anything. Therefore, the immune system is strengthened and diseases are kept at bay.

These are not all the benefits of the holidays. Compared to the mentioned advantages, a few days off away from routine:

• Regulates blood pressure.
• Improve sleep quality.
• Fights stress and muscle contractions.

It is important to note, however, that the holidays also have some downsides. The health problems you may face are:

• Constipation;
• Weight gain;
• Changes in the sleep cycle.

During the holidays, we do not pay much attention to what and how much we eat and do not follow a proper sleep schedule.

What are the benefits of the holidays?

The benefits of the holidays are manifested on a physical and mental level. You don’t have to go on a long journey thousands of miles from home (although that would be ideal). Even a few short escapades throughout the year are enough to change the scenery a bit.

A few days off improve your mood considerably. In addition, the holidays have other advantages:

I’m prolonging your life

Holidays are restful and relaxing, which is why they fight stress, lower cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure, prolonging your life.

Thus, if you want to live to the age of 90, you need to organize several trips throughout the year, such as at two-month intervals.

It gives you energy

Chronic fatigue is a common problem today. Lack of rest and the multitude of activities we perform daily are among the main causes of physical and mental exhaustion.

If you go on a trip, you recharge your batteries and feel more vital.

It stimulates your creativity

Don’t have any more innovative ideas? Do you find it difficult to make good decisions or improve your performance at work? Maybe you should take a little vacation.

Getting out of the routine refreshes your mind and stimulates your creativity. In addition, a vacation is useful if you have to make an important decision. The benefits of mental holidays are maintained for a month after returning home. Therefore, it is advisable to go on shorter but more frequent trips.

You don’t have to wait a year to take a 15 or 20 day vacation. Organize several outings on the weekends (and take advantage of the holiday season). This way, the change is not so sudden and you are less stressed and prone to illness.

At the same time, if you choose to go on short and frequent trips, you can prevent the sadness that surrounds you after the end of the holiday and that can turn into depression.

At sea or in the mountains? Summer or winter?

The main goal of a vacation is to improve your overall condition. Thus, it is advisable to choose your destination carefully. 

For example, if you suffer from hypertension, we recommend that you go to the sea or to places at sea level. If, on the other hand, you have hypotension, it is better to choose a stay in the mountains.

If you have very light or sensitive skin, it is not advisable to opt for destinations that include outdoor activities in the sun, which last several hours. If you are in this situation, it would be best to travel in the winter or go out only in the morning and evening, after sunset.

Mountain destinations or those in hilly areas are ideal for people suffering from allergic rhinitis, as the air is less polluted and the presence of mites is much lower.

People who are allergic to insect bites should avoid locations with jungles, swamps or forests and should always carry the appropriate medications with them.

Heat and long air travel are the “enemies” of varicose veins, as they impede proper blood circulation in the legs. The same is true for water retention.

Take into account all these recommendations when organizing your next trip and enjoy the extraordinary benefits of the holidays!