Try: If getting up out of the seat is not possible or permitted try doing some exercises in the seat to increase blood circulation perform the exercise for 15 seconds once an hour leg lifts with knee bent lift leg up off the seat and hold for a few seconds alternate legs

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: reducing your risk of deep vein thrombosis during airline travel 2001 available at www health harvard edu

Keywords: Leg cramps leg pain swollen legs travel taking long trips long car rides air travel

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Try: If getting up out of the seat is not possible or permitted try doing some exercises in the seat to increase blood circulation perform the exercise for 15 seconds once an hour head and shoulder rotations gently roll head clockwise and then counterclockwise and keep shoulders relaxed then gently roll shoulders forwards and backwards

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: reducing your risk of deep vein thrombosis during airline travel 2001 available at www health harvard edu

Keywords: Leg cramps leg pain swollen legs head shoulder travel taking long trips long car rides air travel

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Try: If getting up out of the seat is not possible or permitted try doing some exercises in the seat to increase blood circulation perform the exercise for 15 seconds once an hour toe reach slowly bend forward and extend arms down towards toes and then gently sit back up

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: reducing your risk of deep vein thrombosis during airline travel 2001 available at www health harvard edu

Keywords: Leg cramps leg pain swollen legs travel taking long trips long car rides air travel toes

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Try: Avoid staying indoors in heated areas use an artificial tears product

Materials: Artificial tears product

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

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References: tips for dealing with dry eyes by alan kozarsky 2011 available at www ksla com

Keywords: Dry eyes eyes burn eyes vision

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Try: Do not cross legs while seated and make sure to adjust body position every half hour try wearing elastic support hose to increase circulation in legs

Materials: Elastic support hose

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: reducing your risk of deep vein thrombosis during airline travel 2001 available at www health harvard edu

Keywords: Leg cramps leg pain swollen legs

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try to walk up and down the aisle of the plane at least once an hour even standing in front of the seat and gently shaking out the legs or slowly rising up on the toes can help

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: reducing your risk of deep vein thrombosis during airline travel 2001 available at www health harvard edu

Keywords: Leg cramps leg pain swollen legs

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: If getting up out of the seat is not possible or permitted try doing the some exercises in the seat to increase blood circulation perform this exercise for 15 seconds once an hour ankle rotations draw a circle with toes rotating clockwise and then counterclockwise with both feet

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: reducing your risk of deep vein thrombosis during airline travel 2001 available at www health harvard edu

Keywords: Leg cramps leg pain swollen legs

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Try: Try using an oily calamine lotion it may be helpful if the rash is itchy

Materials: Oily calamine lotion

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: herpes zoster by wareham d w and breuer j 2007 british medical journal jun 9;334 7605 pages 1211-5

Keywords: Itchy skin shingles rash redness of skin blisters skin problems

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Try: Wear loose-fitting comfortable clothing during the flight eat a small meal and drink plenty of fluids to help increase blood circulation avoid alcohol and caffeine as these contribute to dehydration

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

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References: reducing your risk of deep vein thrombosis during airline travel 2001 available at www health harvard edu

Keywords: Leg cramps swelling leg pain swollen legs travel

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Try: Try putting an ice-pack on the area where the pain is coming from this is especially effective for dealing with a ‘hot’ type of pain avoid touching the blisters and never try bursting them; doing so risks infection and will probably make the pain a lot worse try doing some relaxation techniques and mindfulness meditation to help deal better with pain make sure to get plenty of vitamin c to help improve the immune system

Materials: Ice pack towel and ice cubes

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: tips for dealing with shingles available at www treatmentforshingles-info com

Keywords: Shingles pain blisters

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed