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The excitement of planning the trip sometimes creates hyperactivity of the mind leading to inefficiency and problems with sleep. Coffea Cruda or Coffea Tosta are the medications used in Homeopathy for the treatment of mental and physical hyperactivity. Taking Coffea and Gelsemium help prepare you for a good night’s sleep prior to a trip. Coffea can also be used for insomnia during the trip.
What about feeling sleepy, unsteady, and fatigued when we reach our destination? Cocculus Indicus is used to treat the symptoms of jet-lag. It is specifically used for people who don’t sleep at night like a breast-feeding mother, a nurse who works night shifts, or a student who has stayed up preparing for a test. Taken prior to travel and once at the destination or, if needed, every morning and night while on the trip it helps decrease or take away the symptoms. Taken with Coffea at night it helps those who have problem sleeping as they acclimate to the new circadian rhythm.
Other than taking antibiotics for specific infections Hepar Sulphur can be used to help with symptoms of infection like skin infections.
Along with drinking more water, eating vegetables, exercising or walking, all of which help prevent constipation, take Bryonia Alba with you on your trip. Warm fluids and healthy oils should also be taken on a daily basis in the event one gets constipated with traveling.
An allergic reaction is mediated by mast cells degranulating histamine. A recent study on Apis Mellifica confirmed its role in stopping the allergic response. Apis should only be taking in highly diluted form to help with the symptoms of allergic reaction, swelling, and red rash improved by cold applications.
It is very important to pay close attention to the way you feel at all times. Homeopathic medication taken at the first signs can help tremendously with the symptoms.For example Allium Cepa (Onion) taken at the first signs of cold can help with runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes.
Studies on Oscillococcinum suggest a decrease in the duration and severity of the symptoms of flu. Take one dose every 6-8 hours for a total of 3 doses at the first sign or symptom of flu.