Your Travel Checklist: Top 5 Things to Take on the Plane
JAMES COLQUHOUN
The holiday season is here and for some of us that means long-haul flights, layovers, train rides, and countless ride shares – so how do we keep ourselves from running out of steam? (Or at least looking like we have). We’ve come up with a few of our favorite things to take on a plane this Christmas that might just keep mum from telling you “you look tired”.
1. Annmarie Skin Care Body Essentials Travel Kit
They say good things come in small packages, and they weren’t lying when it comes to the Annmarie Skin Care Body Essentials Travel Kit. Whether it's a private jet, discount economy or the red-eye special, this travel kit provides first class skin care treats that will make all the difference when it comes to travel. Each pack comes complete with:
- Radiant Skin SIlk Body Lotion
- Coconut Body Oil
- Rosemary Peppermint Body Wash
Cost: $30
2. Calming Mist by WelleCo
We know how hard it can be to turn off your fight or flight mode – especially in the sky, but with a little help from Welle Co – you’ll be able to get the rest you need. This elixir of life is formulated with essential oils designed to help you drift off into a soothing slumber. Combined with a tranquil and sleepy blend of lavender, wild chamomile, and vetiver, this natural mist is perfect for in-flight relaxation that will help you reduce anxiety and exhaustion whilst working to restore healthy sleep patterns.
Cost: $35.00
3. Sage Oil
Heralded for its healing properties, sage oil is not just a one-trick pony, it can assist you with a number of benefits including:
- Helping regulate oil levels on your skin
- Assisting with back pain, cramps or sore muscles
- Ease anxiety or stress
It is also a fabulous stimulant to help ease jet lag or sleepiness without the use of caffeine. Applying a few drops to your hands and problem areas will keep you feeling fresh, rejuvenated and ready to take on the day.
Cost: Starting at $8.99
4. Immune-Boosting Essential Oil Blend
There is nothing worse than feeling fluey on a flight or catching a common cold from the passenger sitting next to you. Which is why we carry with us an immune-boosting oil when traveling. The On Guard Essential Oil Blend from doTERRA comes in a handy roll on, perfect for traveling. This blend helps support a healthy immune system through its natural antibacterial properties with the aid of wild orange, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary. These powerful oils also help assist in the treatment of minor skin infections such as facial cold sores, mild acne, and warts.
Cost: $20
5. Fish Oil
A great supplement to take every day as well as while you travel. Unless you are eating fatty fish several days a week, it’s more than likely you aren’t getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. Omega-3 supplements in the form of fish oil contain fatty acids and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) that can assist the body with a range of functions including:
- Heart health
- Brain function
- Reduce Weight & Obesity
- Supports eye health
- Skin health
- Immune Function
By taking two tablets a day, you can keep your body happy, fit and healthy – and step off the plane ready to take on the day.
What Are Your Must-Have Traveling Items? Tell Us In The Comments Below
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James Colquhoun is the filmmaker behind Food Matters, Hungry For Change, and Transcendence Seasons 1 & 2 and founder of Food Matters and FMTV. Along with Laurentine ten Bosch, James founded the Food Matters community following the release of the 2008 documentary, giving people the tools (films, books, articles, and guided programs) to take charge of their own health. From here, FMTV was born! It was designed as a place where you can access vital information by watching all of your favorite inspiring documentaries, expert interviews, & recipe videos in one place, and in early 2020 FMTV found it's new home on Gaia.