Montezuma's revenge and jet lag ... those might give you a clue about what this blog post is about. We're heading down to Mexico this week for our annual family get-together. We spend 4-5 weeks in Mexico each year for relaxation, rejuvenation, and fun in the sun. And while we go to a very civilized timeshare, travel is nevertheless stressful on the body.I like to be prepared so I always pack a bag of natural goodies to take care of things like jet lag, Montezuma's revenge, and, oh yeah, eating way too much at the buffet.
The Travel First Aid Kit
What goes into my kit works well for Mexico, and will also work well for just about anyone this holiday season. It's pretty much the same, whether you are headed across the country or just having a bunch of people to your house for the holidays.
1. Ume Plum Balls or Tar
Made from the umeboshi plum, this substance is so concentrated that it appears purplish black (don't get the ume plum sauce, which is light purple and not very concentrated). Extremely alkaline, ume plum tar is great for preventing jet lag and immediately soothing any sort of digestive upset. It's useful for Montezuma's revenge as well as overdoing it at a holiday buffet.
2. Acidophilus and Bifidus
Probiotics like acidophilus and bifidus are important because they keep your digestive system in good working order, which is especially important if you are going to eat strange food or just a lot of it. What's also important about probiotics is that they help your body produce B-vitamins. B-vitamins, as you may know, help boost your immune system, keep your energy levels high, and also help you stay mentally calm and focused. If you're going to be stressed this holiday season (perhaps by in-laws or other such guests), B-vitamins will help you stay calm ... and possible prevent you from ripping out your hair and running screaming into the streets!
3. Atomidine
This is a special form of iodine promoted long ago by Edgar Cayce. Atomidine supports the thyroid gland, has anti-aging properties (like preventing grey hair), and can be used topically for everything from cuts to bee stings. It's a definite first-aid must. I take it daily at home, and bring it with me on trips for emergencies. Daily, I take one drop with spring water on Mondays, two drops on Tuesdays, three drops on Wednesdays and so on thru Friday. I take the weekend off and then start again on Monday. I'm almost 73 years old and I credit Atomidine with helping me stay active and healthy. Plus, I have almost no grey hair!
4. StemPlex
StemPlex is the fix-it for all kinds of injuries and strains, as well as chronic pain. StemPlex from Simplexity Health stimulates the production of adult stem cells in your body, which your body then uses to repair itself. Last year in Cancun I popped my collarbone out of joint while showing someone how to do an Aikido roll. Yeah, that hurt! But taking 1-2 StemPlex per day has eliminated the pain and helped the healing process tremendously. Since I'll probably be tempted to do something foolish like that this year, I'm taking StemPlex with me. StemPlex also works on sprains, bruises, chronic pain anywhere in the body, and overall muscle soreness. My wife uses it whenever she gets stomped on by one of her horses, and it works great.
5. Blue-Green Algae and Enzymes
Whether you are shopping, eating, celebrating, or just plain making merry, you don't want to be slowed down by low energy. Ditto for me. When I'm in Mexico, I am relaxing but I'm also very active. I snorkel, swim, workout, do yoga, and dance. Blue-green algae and enzymes from Simplexity Health give me the basic nutrition my body needs to produce energy. The algae provides the majority of the glycogen, vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals my body needs, while the enzymes ensure that my digestion works great. Before leaving for any trip, I load up on algae and enzymes, and then take more as needed during the trip.
So that's what is going in my travel emergency kit for Mexico ... might come in handy for you, too, if you have holiday plans that are going to tax your immune system, energy levels, and coping skills!
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