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MY MISSION: To provide road warriors and all travelers with information, resources, and inspiration to ease the stress and strain of life on the road and encourage healthier life choices
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GOING BEYOND JET LAG AND IMMUNIZATIONS For many, travel health is
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Knowledge is power. In healthcare on or off the ground, it’s an essential element in making informed choices and in protecting ourselves from unnecessary pain and worse .
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BEFORE YOU FLY: Always check the TSA's latest information on what you can — and can't — carry on! and, if needed, Rules for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
ROAD-READY TRAVEL-HEALTH ARTICLES
Zen and the Art of Safe Driving If there was ever a time when being in the moment, being "present" and aware, was paramount to both your personal safety and that of others, it's when you're driving.
If you do nothing else but focus on driving, sans distractions, you will immediately increase your personal safety and that of others. But to do that you must give up our society’s most contemporary addiction...
Should You Stay or Go—to Mexico and Beyond? By Marlene R. Fedin, The Wellness Concierge®
Swine flu (aka H1N1), declared a pandemic on June 11 by the WHO, remains a concern for world travelers. The Wellness Concierge® helps you decide whether you’re really ready to hit the road.
To minimize the inconvenience of such common mishaps and reduce the risk of complications, medical professionals advise carrying (in your luggage and in the car) a personal medical/first-aid kit—on every trip—for prompt treatment.
Here's a comprehensive review of what you need to pack to minimize mishaps and injuries and reduce the risk of complications.
City Dharma: Keeping Your Cool in the
Chaos by Arthur Jeon
Find a spa, resort, or healing retreat: The Spas Directory • Spa Finder
The Mii Amo Spa at Enchantment Resort (left), Sedona, Arizona
What you need to know about sudden and serious cardiac emergencies on the go.
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TRAVEL-HEALTH ALERTS & OUTBREAKS
> The Travel Doctor Health Alerts > Mayo Clinic Infectious Disease Center > CDC Influenza (Flu) Information: Flu map,
TRAVEL-HEALTH LINKS Click here for more sites to help you prep for a trip, stay well on the go, and find medical help on the road. > Travel Health Online (Shoreland) > Intl. Assoc. for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT) > Medical College of Wisconsin HealthLink > The Travel Doctor TMVC (Australia) > WHO International Travel Health
FIND A TRAVEL-MEDICINE PHYSICIAN AND/OR CLINIC > ISTM (Intl. Society of Travel Medicine)
PHYSICIAN FINDERS > Amer. Dental Assoc. Find a Dentist
INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL AID > U.S. DOS (Embassy & Consulate Links)
EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION
FOOD & DRUG SAFETY ALERTS & RECALLS > FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and
AVIAN FLU & PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS > WHO Avian (Bird) Flu Site:> CDC (Centers for Disease Control) > International SOS Information Center > WebMD FAQs> Intelihealth Harvard Commentary
W EST NILE VIRUS> How to avoid mosquito bites & infection> Check activity by geographic location
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THE
WELLNESS CONCIERGE®
August 19,
2010
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If you're a typical road warrior,
you've probably racked up injuries along with miles: Cuts, bruises,
strains, and sprains from close encounters with "aggressive" luggage and
various airplanes, rental cars, and hotels. And that may be only the minor
stuff.
You
don't have to know what "dharma" means to appreciate the insights and
wisdom offered in this funny, informative, and
mind-and-attitude-changing tome on how to deal with the challenges that
are part of daily modern urban and suburban life. Jeon peppers his
real-life tales with practical ways to tackle the stress and strain
that are byproducts of our noisy, chaotic, aggressive, 24/7,
technology-driven, over-scheduled, over-stimulated, info-overloaded lives
with their daily intrigues and dramas. (And that's before you
factor in TSA patdowns, cancelled flights, and the other rigors of regular
air and car travel!) Read an
Peaceful
vistas, relaxing spots, spas, healthy retreats, and more. Kick back at
these restful destinations. 
CARDIAC
EMERGENCIES