Supportive Steps Before You Travel

A little preparation can make a big difference:

  • Packing simple, nourishing snacks for long travel days

  • Bringing an essentials homeopathic kit so you’re supported wherever you are

  • Organising supplements that help your digestion, sleep and immune system

  • Staying hydrated and listening to your body’s rhythm

 

These small steps help you feel your best — so you can fully enjoy your

well-deserved holiday.

 

Nourish Yourself On-The-Go

While holidays are meant to be enjoyed, having a few nourishing options on hand helps keep your energy steady and digestion comfortable; especially during long flights or road trips. 

Some beautiful options include:

  • Activated nuts & seeds

  • Protein balls or clean snack bars

  • Vegetable sticks with hummus

  • Boiled eggs or rice cakes.

  • Chia puddings or coconut yoghurt

  • Any fresh fruit

  • Herbal teas (peppermint, chamomile, ginger)

 

Create a Supportive Homeopathic Kit

Homeopathics are lightweight, gentle, and incredibly versatile; perfect for families and travel.

  • Arnica: Jet lag, bruising, muscle fatigue

  • Nux Vomica: Overindulgence, nausea, bloating

  • Cocculus: Motion sickness, dizziness

  • Aconite: Flight anxiety, sudden chills

  • Apis: Bites, stings, swelling

  • Arsenicum: Food poisoning or anxious restlessness 

We can prepare a personalised kit tailored specifically to your trip.

Support Digestion & Gut Health

Travelling often means enjoying new foods, richer meals, and different eating times; all part of the holiday experience. Supporting your digestion gently along the way helps keep you feeling light, comfortable, and energised, rather than sluggish or bloated.

  • Taking a probiotic to help keep your gut flora balanced when trying new foods

  • Using digestive bitters or enzymes before heavier meals to ease digestion

  • Sipping warm water, ginger, or peppermint tea to settle bloating or discomfort

  • Moving your body gently each day to keep digestion regular -Example: a 10–15 minute morning walk or light hotel-room stretching.

Prioritise Hydration & Electrolytes

Staying well-hydrated is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to support your energy, digestion, skin, and overall wellbeing while travelling. Long flights, warm climates, salty foods and busy days can all increase your fluid needs, so having a few hydration tools on hand helps your body feel balanced and refreshed.

Some gentle supports include:

  • Keeping a reusable drink bottle with you as a visual reminder to sip consistently throughout the day

  • Adding electrolytes to your water during flights or in hot weather

  • Balancing dehydrating drinks with extra water to prevent headaches or sluggishness

  • Hydrating first thing in the morning and before bed to anchor your routine

 

Keep Your Nervous System Calm

Supporting your nervous system helps your body stay centred and calm, allowing you to enjoy your holiday without feeling overwhelmed or drained. Gentle daily rituals can make a noticeable difference.

 

Some supportive practices include:

  • Using simple grounding techniques like deep breathing, light stretching, or barefoot walking.

  • Practising mindfulness before takeoff to settle nerves and create a sense of ease
    Example: a few drops of Rescue Remedy before flying.

  • Scheduling small moments of rest to counterbalance stimulation and noise

  • Using calming herbs or magnesium in the evening to encourage deep, restorative sleep

 

These gentle practices help your nervous system stay soft, grounded, and adaptable

 

Maintain a Gentle Sleep Rhythm

Time-zone changes, late nights, and different environments can all shift your rhythm, but a few simple habits help your body settle, restore, and adjust with ease. Supporting your sleep gently also enhances your mood, immunity, digestion, and overall holiday experience.

 

Some nurturing habits include:

  • Getting morning sunlight exposure to anchor your circadian rhythm and signal wakefulness

  • Winding down with calming teas or breathing exercises to help your body transition into rest

  • Reducing screen time before bed to minimise overstimulation and support melatonin production

  • Bringing comforts from home to help your body relax in new spaces

 

 

These gentle supports help your sleep remain steady and restorative, so you wake feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy each day of your holiday.

 

Naturopathy and Homeopathy offer gentle, powerful support for keeping the body balanced during travel; from strengthening immunity to easing digestive upsets and reducing stress. Booking in before your trip ensures you have everything you need to feel protected, prepared, and well throughout your holiday.

Book an appointment with JACQUELINE PERRI

Maddie Turnbull