And consider investing in ankle weights or barbells that are light until you fill them with water in your hotel room. You can find them at Magellan s Travelers Catalog. Pack prudently, keeping your load in mind. You may have to leave some helpful items behind. Pack as lightly as you can or invest in a wheeled suitcase to minimize the chance of backaches or strained muscles.
Drug interactions can cause serious complications.
When buying herbal remedies, buy from trusted companies that test for purity, and take no more than the recommended dose. And don t start any new medicine or remedy on the trip itself, in case you experience side effects. Luckily, I stayed well. But luck is a fickle travel companion, and poor insurance for your precious vacation. Y Sylvia Lindman has reported for newspapers and magazines for 20 years, covering such topics as travel, food and business.