This is all you need for painless long air travel.

Gradually the third wave of Corona is coming under control in our country. The Central Government has instructed the State Governments to ease the restrictions and India has also started all preparations to give green signal to all international airlines as well as international travel restrictions after the recent relaxation of international travel restrictions by various countries in the last two years. But a lighter situation has arrived than the opening. So obviously a lot of people will start queuing up at the airport to catch an international flight for work or travel. However, one thing is for sure, this time the long flight will not be the same as before. It is hoped that adequate measures will be taken to ensure that passengers do not become infected during air travel. However, long-haul air travel can also increase stress and pose some health risks. Even those who consider themselves healthy are not excluded.

Some of the major health hazards in long-haul flights

* Low oxygen levels

* Dehydration, cabin air humidity less than 40% of normal

* Deep-vein thrombosis

* Radiation

* Flatulence

* Being powerless

* Negative pressure on the ear

* Infection

The higher you fly in the sky, the less oxygen your body carries and the less oxygen you have, the higher your blood pressure. If the blood pressure is regular or the blood pressure is low, this increase will not affect you. However, people with high blood pressure may have a higher risk of developing hypertension, which can lead to heart failure, coronary artery disease and other health conditions. Just because you have high blood pressure doesn't mean you can't travel by plane. This means that you have to be careful. Also get up from your seat and get on the plane whenever possible - if this is safe you may need it.

Another problem you may have is that the environment changes frequently and affects your body - especially the ears. When your plane takes off, the altitude changes so fast that it does not allow your ears to adjust to the outside air pressure, which means that the two are not the same. This causes severe aches and pains in the ear. It can also cause hearing loss for some time. Many people can face this problem in air travel. There are several things you can do to help ease the way. For this it is useful to swallow something, which causes the air pressure to go out or both. This makes it possible to swallow things like chewing gum and hard candy. It is also possible to eat yams and drink plenty of water. The story does not end here. Some other problems can also arise in long air travel. These other risks include foot rash or blood clots or deep vein thrombosis-DVT. Alas, it is also known as 'economy class-syndrome condition'. Such a situation can arise rather than a long journey on a long stretched seat. Sitting evenly increases the risk of DVT as seating and leg cramps occur. So you have to create a position so that your legs can move and the muscles do not contract. This type of movement will also make the lower part of your legs, thighs and buttocks move more easily, which will be a relief for you. You should continue to drink water to cope with the problem of dehydration.

Many people cannot resist the temptation to drink alcohol for free on air travel, but this can be avoided as it only aggravates the dehydration process. However, this can affect patients with high blood pressure. Ice cold water can also be drunk. This is because according to the principles of Ayurveda, living in the air parallels talk (aridity). This is a condition that does not like cold. So avoid eating cold food like raw salad during long flight. Refuse carbonated drinks as they are full of gas and cause bloating. Avoid sugary foods and cold drinks. Choose hot liquids. Choose to drink tea instead of coffee. Especially for those with high blood pressure, it is safer to take a meal before boarding a plane. Eating on a plane can increase the pressure. Thus, airlines and security guards will not allow passengers to wear a magnet or a pull-on ring while traveling in an airplane. In such cases, it is advisable to massage the fingers and wrists.

Thus the above suggestions would be welcome for relieving the pain and discomfort that occurs during long air travel and people will be able to travel long distance without pain easily.

- Bhupendra Patel