Travel. Health

Author: Wang Yuling
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-01-11
Features: Health Preparations Before Travel
1. Making the Perfect Travel Plan ·002
2. Adjusting Optimal Physical and Mental State ·004
3. Choosing the Right Travel Method ·006
4. Suitable Health Therapies During Travel ·009
5. The Health Benefits of Travel ·010
6. Ideal Attire for Travel ·012
7. Daily Essentials to Pack for Travel ·014
8. Health-Minded Planning for Honeymoon Trips ·016
9. Who Should Avoid Long-Distance Travel ·019
10. A Small First-Aid Kit for Travel ·022
Part 2: Health Travel Tips
1. How to Maintain Optimal Travel Enthusiasm and Achieve Best Travel Results ·026
2. Psychological Changes and Adjustment During Travel ·027
3. Accommodation and Health During Travel ·029
4. Sexual Health Guidance for Honeymooners ·031
5. Summer Travel Reminders ·033
6. Avoid Outdoor Camping in Summer ·035
7. Protecting Skin During Winter Travel ·037
8. Precautions for Cycling Travel ·040
9. Key Points for Self-Driving Travel ·042
10. What to Note When Traveling by Train ·045
11. What to Pay Attention to When Traveling by Boat ·048
12. What to Consider When Traveling by Air ·050
13. Health Guidance for Long-Distance Air Travel ·053
14. Friendly Tips for Trendy Travel Activities ·055
(1) Bungee Jumping ·055
(2) Skiing ·056
(3) Rafting ·058
(4) Diving ·059
15. Dietary Customs of Ethnic Minorities ·062
(1) Mongolian ·062
(2) Tibetan ·062
(3) Korean ·063
(4) Hui ·063
(5) Zhuang ·064
(6) Miao ·064
(7) Dai ·065
(8) Naxi ·065
16. How to Relieve Travel Fatigue ·066
17. What to Do if Trapped in an Elevator ·068
18. How to Avoid Lightning During Travel ·070
19. What to Do if Lost in the Wilderness ·072
20. How to Handle Emergencies During Camping ·075
21. What to Do if Stung by a Bee ·077
22. How to Treat a Dog Bite ·080
23. Preventing Snake Bites During Travel ·082
Part 3: Overseas Travel Compass
1. Purchasing Travel Accident Insurance for Prevention ·086
2. Health Quarantine Before Departure ·088
3. Precautions for Checking Luggage During Overseas Travel ·089
4. Notes for Overseas Travel ·092
5. Customs and Taboos in Southeast Asian Countries ·095
(1) South Korea ·095
(2) Japan ·096
(3) Singapore ·098
(4) Thailand ·098
6. Dietary Etiquette for Overseas Travel ·099
7. Don’t Forget Tipping During Overseas Travel ·101
8. Traffic Safety Tips for Overseas Travel ·104
9. What to Do if You Get Left Behind During Overseas Travel ·105
10. Tricks for Theft and Robbery Prevention During Overseas Travel ·108
11. How to Handle Emergency Situations During Overseas Travel ·111
12. Preventing Infectious Diseases During Overseas Travel ·114
13. Early Knowledge of Overseas Travel Insurance Fees and Compensation Limits ·116
14. Proper Attitude Toward Overseas Entertainment Activities ·118
15. Preparations Before Returning Home ·121
Part 4: Your Travel Health Companion
1. Scientific Dieting During Travel ·124
2. Drink Wisely During Travel ·126
3. Smart Choices for Fruits and Vegetables ·128
4. The Magic of Vinegar, Ginger, and Garlic During Travel ·130
5. Enjoy Instant Noodles Smartly ·133
6. Safe Tips for Eating Seafood ·135
7. Choose Wild Foods Wisely ·137
8. Food Taboos During the Yangtze Three Gorges Tour ·139
9. What to Do if Someone Passes Out ·140
10. How to Prevent "Overheating" During Travel ·143
11. The Benefits of Foot Soaking Before Bed During Travel ·144
12. Safety Tips for Swimming ·146
13. Protecting Your Eyes During Travel ·148
14. Quick Tricks to Shield Yourself from UV Exposure ·150
15. Skin Care After Strong Sunlight ·154
16. How to Prevent Colds During Travel ·156
17. Preventing Viral Hepatitis During Travel ·159
18. Treating Recurrent Hemorrhoids During Travel ·161
Part 5: The Travel Doctor’s Quick Remedies
1. How to Prevent Motion Sickness ·164
2. Fast Remedies for Early Cold Symptoms ·168
3. What to Do if You Have Low Blood Sugar ·171
4. Emergency Pain Relief for Toothaches ·172
5. Handling Diarrhea During Travel ·176
6. Treating Common Constipation ·179
7. What to Do if You Have a Heart Attack ·182
8. Preventing Heatstroke ·185
9. How to Prevent Fainting ·187
10. Quick Headache Relief ·188
11. What to Do if You Get Pink Eye ·190
12. Treating Vaginal Inflammation ·192
13. Coping with Insomnia ·193
14. Using Cold and Hot Compresses ·197
15. Relieving Back and Waist Pain ·199
16. Treating Minor Burns ·201
17. What to Do if You Have Food Poisoning ·203
18. Allergies to Pollen During Spring Travel ·206
19. Preventing Heat Rash in Summer and Autumn ·208
20. Preventing Acute Bacterial Dysentery During Summer and Autumn Travel ·210
21. Treating Frostbite and Cold Injuries During Winter Travel ·213
Part 6: Experts on Emergency First Aid
1. What to Do if Foreign Objects Enter Your Eyes or Ears ·218
2. How to Stop Bleeding from Injuries ·219
3. Treating Ankle Sprains ·222
4. What to Do if You Step on a Nail or Sharp Object ·224
5. How to Handle Shoulder Dislocation ·226
6. Treating Fractures ·228
7. Assessing and Treating Head Injuries ·230
8. What to Do if Someone Faints ·232
9. Can You Perform CPR and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Travel? ·234
10. How to Correctly Call Emergency Services (120) ·237
Part 7: Self-Help for Unexpected Emergencies
1. What to Do in a Car Accident ·240
2. Self-Help During a Boat Accident ·243
3. What to Do in a Train Accident ·246
4. How to React Before an Airplane Crash ·248
5. What to Do During a Typhoon ·250
6. How to Handle an Earthquake During Travel ·253
7. Escaping an Avalanche ·256
8. What to Do During a Flood ·258