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Ep. 22 Traveling with Supplements: Essentials for Every Trip

August 01, 2024 • Tracy • Season 1 • Episode 22

Episode Overview:

Discusses essential supplements to carry when traveling.
Focuses on categories of potential issues: headaches, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, immunity, and pain.
Shares practical tips for minimalistic and efficient packing.

Key Points Covered:

1. Headaches:

Peppermint Oil: Effective for certain types of headaches, especially when applied early.
Advil: Carries a small tube for situations where essential oils aren’t sufficient.

2. Digestive Issues:

Binder: Prefers Cellcore's ViradChem binder over activated charcoal for better absorption and protection against radiation.
doTERRA Digestive Oil: In a rollerball for easy application to relieve stomach upset.
Bowel Mover: CellCore's supplement for maintaining regularity, especially with travel-induced changes.

3. Sleep:

doTERRA Serenity Oil: Uses the oil to create a calming environment for sleep.
For dealing with jet lag, references a separate episode on natural solutions.

4. Immune System:

doTERRA On Guard Throat Lozenges: Effective for sore throats.
Vitamin D: Uses high doses to combat potential colds or flu.
doTERRA On Guard Beadlets: Small and convenient for use during and after flights.
Nucleo Immune: Premier Research Lab’s supplement for boosting immunity.
Homeopathic Lozenges: Flu Plus tablets for multi-symptom relief.

5. Pain:

Arnica: Homeopathic pellets for general pain relief.
doTERRA Deep Blue Stick: Topical application for sore muscles and bruises.

6. Nebulizer:

Portable Nebulizer: Uses a handheld nebulizer filled with food-grade hydrogen peroxide and distilled water for respiratory support post-flight.

Packing Tips:

Uses a 5x7 inch canvas cotton pouch with a zipper to keep supplements organized.
Recommends small plastic pouches for organizing supplements efficiently.