My NINE Essential Oils for Travel
With travelling comes different circumstances than my normal life has. I'm away from home which means I don't have my family or my favourite pillow {level of importance in that order, of course}. Also, travelling comes with long days, late nights, early mornings, and either lots of plane rides or driving. This can lead to a lot of sitting, abnormal food choices, new beds/pillows, and exposed to recycled air on airplanes. That last one can be a doozy, especially if there are quite a number of people who aren't in their most healthy state.
What if I told you I have an easy and awesome solution to travel challenges? Would that be be worth it for your next trip? I have been so grateful to have my essential oils with me on trips. On the plane. On the road. In my hotel rooms. In the homes I'm staying in with friends. And every moment in-between. Here's my Travel Essentials + Routine for staying healthy while away from home.
Essential Oils for the Win
These are an absolute must on any trip, even if only away for one overnight. I bring my AromaLite diffuser as it is compact and lasts up to 10 hours. I I have my “must have” essential oils.
OnGuard for immune support {oil for the diffuser, roller bottle and beadlets for while on the plane}
Purify {to clean the air in any room I'm sleeping in}
Peppermint {keeps me alert and my breath fresh}
PastTense {good for neck tension while on long flights and car rides}
Lemon {freshen my water and give me a clean start to the day}
Frankincense/Balance/Serenity {my superstar combo for a restful night's sleep}
InTune {keeps me focused}
Adaptiv {helps me adapt to stress when things may be out of my control}
I have some other tips for you too.
SUPPLEMENTS
I take my supplements on the go. A high quality fish oil, cellular health complex, and food nutrient complex that are packed full of nutrients and essential oils to keep me healthy, my energy high, and my body functioning well.
WATER
Short of a couple stops at Starbucks here and there, I keep a glass bottle in my carry on or purse to keep me hydrated. Especially with flying, which tends to dehydrate us all, I am constantly drinking water while travelling.
ROUTINE
Aye, this is a hard one. I do try to keep to my normal routine as much as I can, even if it's small steps through the day. Meditation or journalling in the morning, going for a walk {regardless of how short it is}, working out, eating as well as I can, etc.
CONNECTING WITH FAMILY
The hardest part for me about travelling is not being with my husband and my kids. I am in contact with them through text, FaceTime, and phone calls as often as possible. I just love hearing their voices and finding out about their day.
That's it! Life on the road does't have to equate to stress + break down of health. Simply adding in these few tips to your day will make it go so much easier.