Just Say No to Abuse Declaring War on Terrorism. It can be taxing for even the healthiest of individuals. A little more draining for the chronically ill. Time changes, jet lag, time spent crammed into car or airline seats, busy itineraries, even excitement - all take their toll on a precariously balanced body. The flip side, of course, is the rejuvenating effect travel has on the mind and spirit.
Nothing compares to a change of scenery, of pace, of company in setting a positive emotional tone.
Particularly for those of us who deal day in, day out with the added stress of an often cantakerous body and unpredictable health, the opportunity to surround ourselves with reminders of how worthwhile life can be is paramount. Done right, getting away from it all offers a much needed boost. It sounds simple. And it is. You can start by making lists of what to bring, where to go, what to do.