Nutrition and Health – From Home and Back

Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD – Is Travel an Escape Route?

ByJennifer Moody September 1, 2017October 28, 2017

Reverse seasonal affective disorder makes summer unbearable for a small population. Travel provides relief. SAD sufferers live through bad seasons annually.

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Avoid Getting Zika While Traveling This Summer

ByJim Ogden April 19, 2017

Having spent a great deal of time living and working in the Caribbean, where it’s always mosquito season, I’ve had more than my share of bites. While generally just a nuisance, mosquitoes are actually the most deadly creature on earth. Mosquito-borne diseases affect more than 700 million people annually. And chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, and malaria…

40% Off at NatureBox

ByJennifer Moody April 11, 2017June 3, 2017

Delta switched out their onboard coach snack choices last fall. After years of pretzels and Biscoff cookies, having something different was like discovering crack. I quickly found myself addicted to the Greek Yogurt Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars from NatureBox Knowing it was somewhat healthy was merely a bonus. I was excited to discover that NatureBox…

A deviled egg is placed on a white paper plate with a plastic fork and knife. The plate is resting on a napkin with the text "DELTA SKY CLUB" printed on it. The background is a dark surface.

TBT: Airport Deviled Eggs

ByJennifer Moody March 30, 2017June 5, 2024

The Delta Sky Club brought to mind one of my favorite posts of yesteryear – airport deviled eggs. Why? Because despite Jim’s observation that travel is not healthy, it really should be. And part of that is eating lots of protein. I get excited these days that domestic airline lounges have improved their food offerings. One…

Travel is not Healthy

ByJim Ogden March 15, 2017March 15, 2017

Several years ago, my doctor told me that my lifestyle at the time was going to kill me. He was brutally honest and absolutely right. My health was suffering from paying attention to everything in my life except myself. And it’s something we can probably all relate to. I was not taking the time to…

The image is a cartoon illustration of a green and yellow airplane. The airplane has a series of windows along its side and a blue cockpit window. The wings and tail are green, and the body is primarily yellow.

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Gwyneth Paltrow Recommended THIS Spa Treatment… and I LIKED It!

ByJennifer Moody June 2, 2015June 2, 2015

I am not one to jump on the fad bandwagon. And celebrity endorsements don’t make me want to try things I might not otherwise. But when I’m traveling abroad, I’m usually game to try a local treatment or two. I journeyed to Beijing for Memorial Day weekend thanks to the now infamous $400-ish business class…

The image is a comparison between common table salt and Himalayan pink salt. It shows two small bowls, one containing common table salt and the other containing Himalayan pink salt. Below each bowl, there are descriptions of the properties and benefits of each type of salt.

For common table salt:
- "Purified," a process that involves re-crystallization at over 1,200°F which strips away natural minerals
- The refining process involves the use of aluminum, ferro cyanide, & bleach
- 97.5% sodium chloride, 2.5% additives
- Depleted of its natural minerals
- Includes anti-caking compounds
- Sometimes fluoridated in non-US countries

For Himalayan pink salt:
- Contains 84 essential minerals required by the human body
- 85% sodium chloride, 15% trace minerals
- Promotes a healthy pH balance of the cells
- Helps regulate blood sugar levels
- Helps regulate the body's natural sleep cycle

The website "www.bodyunburdened.com" is also mentioned at the bottom of the image.

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High Salt, Great Sleep?

Byheather heefner March 5, 2015June 5, 2024

I’ve invited my nutritional guru Heather back to guest blog again this week. She’s going to be writing a series on something important to all travelers… sleep! Check out her earlier posts this week about sleep: Does Sleep Affect Your Weight? Natural Supplements for Quality Sleep 4 Natural (and Affordable) Sleep Remedies Did you know that salt…

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4 Natural (and Affordable) Sleep Remedies

Byheather heefner March 4, 2015March 4, 2015

I’ve invited my nutritional guru Heather back to guest blog again this week. She’s going to be writing a series on something important to all travelers… sleep! Check back in the evenings this week for more from her on this critical topic! Let’s say you have tried some of the remedies I suggested in my other sleep…

A neatly made bed with white linens and several pillows is centered in a dimly lit hotel room. The bed has a dark wooden headboard. On either side of the bed are nightstands with modern table lamps. One nightstand also has a digital alarm clock and a telephone. The walls are painted a light color, and the overall ambiance of the room is warm and inviting.

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Natural Supplements for Quality Sleep

Byheather heefner March 3, 2015June 5, 2024

I’ve invited my nutritional guru Heather back to guest blog again this week. She’s going to be writing a series on something important to all travelers… sleep! Check back in the evenings this week for more from her on this critical topic! If you didn’t read my first post on how (lack of) sleep can affect weight…be…

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Does Sleep Affect Your Weight?

Byheather heefner March 2, 2015March 4, 2015

I’ve invited my nutritional guru Heather back to guest blog again this week. She’s going to be writing a series on something important to all travelers… sleep! Check back in the evenings this week for more from her on this critical topic! Do you struggle falling asleep at night? Do you wake up tired every morning? Do…

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Blue Print Cleanse Review

ByJennifer Moody October 4, 2014

Week after week of life on the road can wreck havoc on my body. Eating can become one of those exercises where I am left with few choices – eat what’s on the plane or available at the airport or whatever my client has put out. Even when I get time to choose, sometimes after…

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Nothing Nutty Happened – An Airline Nut Allergy Policy Update

ByJennifer Moody September 23, 2014September 23, 2014

Last month I brought you the story of Susan Myers and her quest to have American Airlines make the aircraft nut-free for her son who has a severe nut allergy. Those who were following that post (and the wide range of very passionate comments that followed) may be happy to know that the Myers family…