Going somewhere?  The answer to that question for most people is a resounding “Yes!”  Be it a business trip, a long vacation holiday, or a short weekend jaunt, America is on the move these days like never before.

But with every trip – be it short or long or for business or pleasure – you need to take the necessary steps to protect your health and well being when away from home.  Let’s face it … getting sick is never fun, but it is even less so when you're in another city or worse, a foreign country.  Click on the link below to find out what every traveler should have in their rucksack to ensure a safe and healthy traveling experience.

“The world is a book and those who do not travel
read only one page.”
--St. Augustine

St. Augustine makes a good point.  The world is full of interesting sights and exciting adventures just waiting to be had. But you have to do it right so that you can truly enjoy the journey and arrive at your destination safely and ready to explore. It’s not hard to do … it just takes a little planning and proper packing. So, whether you are heading off on a two-week international excursion or just a weekend getaway, you’ll want to make sure you follow the time-tested traveler’s advice listed below:

1. Reduce Your Risk of Traveler’s Diarrhea with Digestonal™
The most common complaint of international vacationers is Traveler’s Diarrhea. Exposure to unusual foods and cooking methods, as well as the local water supply, can sometimes turn a wonderful vacation into a gastric nightmare.  You can protect yourself by making sure the foods you eat are well cooked and by sticking to bottled water.  You should also fortify your digestive track with Digestonal.  This safe, natural digestive aid boosts the body’s ability to absorb and assimilate nutrients while combating indigestion, heartburn, gas, bloating, and stomach pain.  Don’t let the exotic foods you eat ruin your trip … instead, protect yourself with Digestonal and enjoy the local cuisine.
Learn more about digestive issues from Smart Publications.

2. Take the Stress Out of Travel with Magnolia Extract
Whether you travel for work or for pleasure, you well know that travel can be stressful.   Catching connecting flights, keeping track of your luggage, and seeing new places with lots of new faces, are all part of the traveling experience—and each part can add stress and turn what should be a relaxing time into one filled with pressure and tension.  Magnolia Extract is a must for any traveler.  It promotes relaxation, relieves stress, reduces inflammation and pain, and supports healthy adrenal function during stress.
Learn more about stress reduction from Smart Publications. 

3. Protect Yourself From Allergic Reactions with Allergy Answer™
One of the best things about visiting a new place is seeing the local flora and fauna.  One of the worst things about visiting a new place is discovering you are allergic to the local flora and fauna.  You can make sure your trip isn’t ruined due to allergies with Allergy Answer.  This synergistic mixture of natural ingredients helps control the common symptoms and causes of allergies by inhibiting histamine release and correcting immune system dysfunction. Allegy Answer is fast acting and beneficial for both short term and long term use.
Learn more about allergy relief from Smart Publications.

4. Fight Minor Aches and Pains Naturally with Devil’s Claw Extract
Nothing is worse than nagging aches and pains when you are on vacation.  You want to get out and about and enjoy the sights but your body says “no”.   Don’t let body aches and pains ruin your trip, let Devil’s Claw Extract work its natural wonders.  Devil’s Claw provides a natural alternative to traditional pain relief medicines which have numerous long term side effects. Most importantly, Devil’s Claw Extract has been shown to provide relief that is equal to or better than traditional over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers.
Learn more about pain relief from Smart Publications.

5. Protect Yourself from the Sun’s Harmful Rays with SP-18 Sunscreen™
Even if your next vacation isn’t to Hawaii or the Caribbean, you would do well to pack an all natural sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 15.  The sun’s harmful ultra-violet rays are often intensified at higher elevations and the closer you get to the equator.  We recommend our own SP-18 Sunscreen because it is waterproof, chemical-free, unscented, and great for both adults and kids.  You’ll not only protect yourself from painful sunburns that could singe your vacation, but also help prevent wrinkles and skin cancers that are caused by prolonged exposure to the sun.
Learn more about sunscreen from Smart Publications.

6. Reduce that “Jet Lag” Feeling with Melatonin
Let’s face it … jet lag can ruin the first couple days of any trip far from home.  However, you don’t have to be a victim of jet lag if you reset your internal body clock naturally with Melatonin.  Produced by the pineal gland, melatonin regulates our internal body clock and sleep cycle. Just a half milligram dose taken an hour or so before you want to fall asleep in your new time zone is enough to trick your body into resetting your sleep and wake cycles.  You’ll wake up in your new city refreshed and ready to discover all that it has to offer.
Learn more about melatonin from Smart Publications.

7. Keep Your Immune System in Tip Top Shape with Immune Actives Booster™
The anticipation, excitement, stress, and tension that comes with travel can also tax your immune system leaving you vulnerable to sickness and infection.  You can boost your immune system at the first sign of immune imbalance with Immune Actives Booster Drink Mix.  The potent formula delivers antibacterial, antiviral and immune enhancing compounds directly to the mouth and throat, protecting your immune system—and your vacation!
Learn more about enhancing your immunity from Smart Publications.

So, whether you are an experienced traveler who has been turning the pages of the book of the world for many years, or new to travel and just trying to turn the first page, remember to pack the vital products contained in The Traveler’s Rucksack to ensure you make the most of your trip.