Schedule some tea time. Begin drinking “20 ounces of black tea daily” a week before your trip. According to the National Academy of Sciences, it “causes the body to secrete two to four times more interferon,” strengthening the immune system.
Eat and drink properly. “Hydration is key,” as is figuring out the “right preflight meal.” Before flying, “eat a protein-packed meal,” such as a burger, to avoid nausea. Drink “64 to 80 ounces of water” per day. “Limit alcohol, caffeine, and other diuretics,” and avoid in-flight coffee and tea, which are usually made with a jet’s tank water.
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