Be Ready for Everything

- Health insurance card & information on how to use the insurance if you need it
- Copy of traveler's insurance policy if you buy such protection
- Original bottles for all prescription drugs to prove legality

For Jet Lag Adaptation & Easier Sleep

It will be easier for your body to prevent colds and other ailments if you are well rested.

Sleep & Relaxation Aids:
- Melatonin*
- Aromatherapy spray
- Scented bath oil
- Immersion heater, herbal tea, cup
- Relaxing bedtime reading
- Portable CD/tape player, headphones,  and relaxation sound effects or music
- Sleep aid pills*
- Eye mask to block light
- Earplugs or noise-canceling headphones to muffle noise
- Neck pillow for airplane
Other Jet Lag Helpers:
- Bottled water for dehydration  
- Washcloth for rehydrating skin
- Something to snack on

Coughs & Colds

Airports, airplanes, buses, and trains are full of people whose cold germs can infect you.

Prevention
- Vitamins (C, E, copper)
- Other dietary supplements (zinc, echinacea, Airborne) that you feel are helpful
- Green tea, immersion heater, coffee/tea cup
-Mask to wear over mouth & nose on airplane, in airports
-Anti-bacterial hand wipes or liquid
-Salt water nose spray
Coping
-Tissues
-Cough syrup
-Decongestant
-Thera-Flu
-Throat lozenges
-Menthol rub
-Immersion heater, herbal teas suitable for fighting cough and colds, coffee/tea cup
-Bottled water
If You Have a History of Your Colds Frequently Progressing Into Serious Bacterial Infections Such As Bronchitis, Sinusitis, or Strep Throat
-Antibiotic*

Muscle, Foot, & Joint Health

Whether sight-seeing or dancing, you may find yourself with sore muscles or even injury.

Preventing Pain & Injury
-Glucosamine & chondroitin*
-Ballet-style legwarmers and knee braces for dance classes
-Shoes/prosthetics offering the support your feet require
-Knowledge of how to warm up and cool down effectively for injury prevention
Coping
-Pain reducers: aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
-Ointment for muscles sore from dancing
- Ice pack
-Bandage for wrapping injured joint
-Heating pad (for tired feet or muscles only, not fresh injuries)
-Refreshing lotion or foot soak for feet tired from sightseeing or dance classes

Stomach & Intestinal Health

Prevention
-Acid reflux medication (if this is an issue for you)*
-Acidophalus for preventing traveler's diarrhea
Treatment
-Stomach acid reducer such as Tums (if this is an issue for you)
-Anti-diarrhea product such as Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, or Kao-Pectate*
-Charcoal capsules
-Salty snacks for restoring muscle strength after diarrhea
-Plentiful bottled water
Avoiding Motion Sickness on Tour Buses
-Ginger (either fresh, dried, or candied)
-Acupressure wristbands
-Dramamine*

Eye Care

-Sunglasses, preferably wrap-around to shield eyes from blowing sand/dirt on windy days
-Extra pair of prescription glasses (especially if you wear contact lenses)
-Contact lens case and sufficient contact lens solution for entire visit - check liquid levels in bottles before leaving home
-Copy of glasses/contact lenses prescription
-Saline solution for dry eyes

Skin Care

-Sunscreen
-Lip balm
-First aid kit with bandages & antiseptic ointment
- Moisturizer for dry or sun-stressed skin

Other Issues

Allergic Reactions, Insect Bites
- Antihistamines (pills and/or ointments)*
- Asthma inhaler*
Your Own Unique Health Issues
- Tetanus shot before you leave home if yours is out of date
- Migraine medication or other headache remedy*
-Dried cranberries if you suffer from frequent bladder infections
-Your normal everyday dietary supplements (vitamins, calcium, etc.)
-Menstrual supplies including treatments for cramps (pain relievers, herbal tea & immersion heater, heating pad)
-Sufficient supply of your normal everyday prescription items to last through the complete duration of your trip (blood pressure or cholesterol medication, birth control pills, diabetes control, arthritis treatment, etc.)