Vacations Ward Off Viral Diseases

To get the most out of our health, it would be advisable to take vacations more often, even if they were shorter. This is how we change of scenery and recharge energy

No one can deny that traveling or leaving home for a few days is truly fantastic. Indeed, even if it is going a few kilometers away and only for a weekend, we return refreshed and with charged batteries from a vacation.

In this article we will tell you why vacations keep viral diseases away.

Holidays keep sickness away

Going on vacation is not a “luxury”, but a necessity. Even if it is just a weekend getaway or a day in the country, you will get many benefits, ranging from reducing stress to avoiding the development of various diseases (especially viral).

Being on vacation stimulates our well-being, clears the mind and allows us to make important decisions. In addition, the energy we have consumed throughout the year also increases.

So we desperately look forward to those days of rest when the brain is “burned out” and the body takes its toll. It is about leaving everything for a few days and disconnecting from everything, dedicating moments to ourselves and our loved ones, relaxing and enjoying.

People who tend to “fish” for any virus or bacteria that is out there usually have a weakened defense system.

Stress, lack of sleep and the number of daily problems do not allow the body to cope with pathogens. For this reason the flu, colds and nasal congestion are so recurrent.

However, when we go on vacation the body sleeps more, is calmer and hardly worries about anything. Therefore,  the immune system is strengthened and we say “goodbye” to many diseases.

And that’s not all. Have a few days off and get away from the routine too:

• It can help regulate blood pressure levels.
• Improves the quality of sleep.
• It can reduce stress and muscle contractures (unless the hotel pillow is very different from ours).

Not everything is benefits

On the other hand, we must bear in mind that there are also health problems related to vacations. Among them, we can highlight:

• The constipation
• Weight gain
• Changes in sleep cycles

All this is because on those days we do not pay attention to what or how much we eat, and we go to bed at any time.

What are the benefits of going on vacation

In addition to the benefits for our health, there are many more positive consequences of getting out of the routine.

Also, vacations don’t have to be a month long and thousands of miles from home (although it would be perfect). With several getaways throughout the year it could be enough to change the air, rest and enjoy a different environment.

By having a few days off, our mood improves notably. Other benefits related to vacations are:

Extend life

If we put stress, cholesterol and hypertension aside, we can live longer. Precisely everything that reduces rest days!

Therefore, if you want to reach 90 years you just have to organize more getaways every few months.

Boost energy

Chronic fatigue is a very common problem today and is due to lack of rest and the large number of daily activities (among other factors). Therefore, when we go on a trip we recharge our batteries and we feel more vital.

Increase creativity

Do you find it difficult to think of something innovative, make brilliant decisions or improve your work performance? Maybe you are missing a vacation. Indeed, they can increase your creativity.

That’s right, because getting out of the routine refreshes the mind and allows for more interesting ideas. They are also necessary if we must make an important decision.

These benefits last for up to a month after you return home. For this reason, it is advisable to take shorter, but less spaced, breaks.

This means not waiting fifteen or twenty days of vacation to travel. Indeed, it is better to plan weekend getaways (and take advantage of the holidays). In this way, the change is not so abrupt and we do not get sick or stressed more than usual. In addition,  we will avoid the post-vacation syndrome that generates depression.

Beach or mountain? Summer or winter?

The main objective of the holidays should be to improve our well-being. Based on this, we must choose the destination very carefully.

• For example, if you suffer from hypertension, we advise you to travel to destinations with a beach (or sea level) and, on the other hand, if you have low blood pressure, you decide on a place in the mountains.
• For people with very fair or sensitive skin, destinations that include activities outdoors and in the sun for several hours are not recommended. Perhaps in that case it might be good to travel in winter or stroll early in the morning or at sunset.
• Mountain or mountain destinations are ideal for those who suffer from allergic rhinitis, since there is less pollution and almost no presence of mites.
• People allergic to insect bites should avoid places with jungle, swamps or forest and always carry the appropriate medication.
• Heat and long air travel are close enemies of varicose veins because they make it difficult for blood to circulate in the legs. The same happens if you usually suffer from fluid retention or edema.

For all this, give yourself a well-deserved vacation!