Staying Healthy on the Road
Staying or getting healthy on the road is a key to a happy European trip. Any tips on health and finding good/affordable medical care in Europe?
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Eat and Drink
Two tips; eat regularly and drink plenty of water.
1. Eat Regularly - Many times when people travel they tend to skip meals or not eat enough or just eat snacks out of fear of the local food offerings. This is especially true in more exotic places with unfamiliar foods. However, not eating can have just the reverse effect. For one, you're throwing your system off and two, you're not giving your body the energy it needs for the physical demands of travel. Remember what your mother says, "...Eat something!"
2. Drink plenty of water - Dehydration is dangerous as well as deadly. By the time you realize you're really thirsty, it's already too late. Instead of gulping large volumes of water at one time, carry a water bottle and sip water regularly throughout the day. Being dehydrated can lead to all sorts of undesirable effects.
Kwong Chang <email>
San Leandro, CA USA 06/10/2009
STAY AWAY FROM TO MUCH GELATO!!!
Jackie
Boise , Idaho USA 06/03/2009
Rome Emergency Room Cost
While traveling in Rome my knee gave out while entering the Metro at the Coliseum. I was helped to the curb by a restaurant manager at the entrance. Using Rick's Italy book I asked the taxi driver to take me to the hospital recommended. It was rush hour and the driver did so a bit reluctantly as there was a hospital closer to the Coliseum. I was in and out of the emergency room in 45 minutes - processed in, seen by two doctors, leg wrapped, prescription and note to my doctor in hand. Cost $ZERO.
Michael <email>
Everett, WA USA 04/02/2009
Eat Lightly
FYI I heard from a travel Dr. when doing "adventure" dining eat light you body often can fight off a bit but not a lot of unusual food . This may apply more for that boat trip to Tunnis then dinner in Munich.
John Brangwin <email>
Wa USA 02/08/2009