No matter what stage of life you’re in, there’s a high chance you’ll be traveling somewhere with your car in the near future. Whether you’re going to a nearby lake to enjoy the last days of summer with friends or you’re visiting family out of state, the trip could be challenging. Especially if you’re dealing with carsickness and public restrooms. But to help you with that, we have compiled a list of five tricks to stay healthy on your trip and they’re all natural!
Boost Focus With Coffee Beans
Drinking coffee is great and many people do love it but you shouldn’t overdo it. If you feel like you’re lacking focus and already had your coffee, you can try sniffing coffee beans out of a bag. You could also go for ground coffee but beans would work better. Research has shown that the smell boosts focus and it’ll also save you some bathroom trips that would result from drinking more cups of coffee.
Stay Healthy Even After Using the Public Restroom
Chances are you won’t be able to avoid using a public restroom on your road trip. So here’s what you can do to avoid the nasty germs and stay healthy for your entire time off – use the first stall. Yes, that’s right. Because the last one feels more private, it’s usually used the most. So go for the first one and make sure to hold your breath before flushing, then exhale and go away as quickly as possible. Washing your hands well after that is a must.
Increase Energy by Spicing Up the Water
If you’re feeling tired but want to enjoy your time, you can spice up your water with some salt. That’s right! All you need are eight ounces of water and a pinch of salt. Being dehydrated will make you feel tired and by adding salt to your water, your fluids will get rebalanced and as a result, you’ll feel more energetic.
Block Carsickness with a Lemon
Before you get into the car, make sure to scratch the skin of a lemon. This will help release the scent of the lemon. Then, put the fruit in your cup holder. The smell of lemon helps 73% of people when it comes to carsickness.
Use the Power of Music
To ease the travel tension, make sure to have on hand some of your favorite upbeat tunes. Whether the newest hits or some old favorites you used to listen to back when you did your first ever road trip, you’ll feel the great impact that good music can have on your mood.