Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS for short, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. There are three distinct types of IBS – IBS-C (constipation), IBS-D (diarrhea), and IBS-M (mixed bowel habits.) While it sometimes may seem like traveling is a distant dream with your stomach problems, that is far from true. There are plenty of ways to keep your IBS in check while traveling. Below are some great tips to settle your stomach while you are seeing the world.
Cold sores are the same as fever blisters. The names are used interchangeably to describe tiny blisters filled with pus that are found on or around the lips. These blisters indicate a viral infection and are spread from person to person by kissing, sharing beverages, or other things that involve skin-to-skin contact. For the sake of convenience, we’ll refer to these blisters simply as cold sores.
The plane has finally landed and what seemed like an eternity in the sky has come to a long-awaited conclusion. As you begin deboarding, you notice that your ankles are a little thicker than usual. Your legs are swollen and you have no idea what caused this. Let’s look at two possible causes as to why your legs swell during plane rides.
The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here — your big cruise vacation! You board the ship and with an umbrella drink in hand, watch dry land slip further and further away. Suddenly, you start not to feel so good. You start to feel a bit dizzy and your skin gets clammy. Then you start to feel nauseous and need to sit down. The symptoms get worse until a cruise ship employee gets you some motion sickness medicine and finally, you start to feel better.
Why did you get motion sick? And how does motion sickness medicine help alleviate symptoms? Let’s answer both of these questions.
RVs are often considered a symbol of freedom. They offer the opportunity to pack up and move your home on wheels at any time, providing a constant change of scenery, a never-ending rotation of neighbors, and the absence of HOA fees or mortgages that can be alluring. However, the RV lifestyle portrayed on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok often overlooks some uncomfortable truths.
Starting from the Himalayan mountains, the Ganges River flows through the northern region of India. Despite being considered one of the most polluted rivers globally, the Ganges remains a popular destination for millions of spiritually inclined people who seek its cleansing and healing properties. The river holds significant value for the Hindu community, especially during the Kumbh Mela festival, where devotees gather to purify their souls.
When traveling to a foreign country, there’s nothing more exciting than getting a new destination stamp on your passport. A passport is a great way to keep track of all the new places you’ve gone throughout the years.
If you’ve ever been on a boat, in the backseat of a car, or on a carnival ride and suddenly felt nauseous and dizzy, you’ve experienced motion sickness. And you’re certainly not alone — scientists estimate one in every three people get motion sick at some point in their lives. While certain people are more susceptible to motion sickness, research shows it may also have to do with their genetics.
Children are more susceptible to colds due to weaker immune systems. This means that it’s very likely that your baby will catch a cold. And they may likely catch it multiple times. So what should you do if your baby gets a cold?
The Sandals Emerald Bay resort experienced a carbon monoxide leak that resulted in three deaths last year. These deaths could have been avoided, had the resort installed carbon monoxide detectors. Public outcry due to the negligence behind the deaths has sparked a conversation about the gas, with many wondering why hotels don’t install detectors as standard in their rooms.
