Cruising Tips To Keep You Healthy

H ere are some ideas related                                          to your health for you to       When you make reservations with    consider before you take        your cruise line tell them if you  your cruise.                          are in need of any type of                                               specific diet. They can generally  Some areas of the world are still     accommodate most requests.         prone to illnesses that we                                               haven't seen in years. Check with     Even though most of your needs     your cruise line to see if you        can be purchased on the cruise     will require any specific             boat, it's easier, and cheaper,    vaccinations prior to your            to pack some of your own. Pack     cruise. Make an appointment to        aspirin, antacids and              see your personal physician if        anti-diarrhea medications. Don't   you need any.                         forget your daily vitamins or any                                        other daily supplement you may     Make sure that you have plenty of     take. Make yourself a first aid    your prescription medications         kit with band aids and antibiotic  with you. It is recommended that      cream in case of cuts.             you take a few extra pills over                                          the number you will need for the      Make sure you have sunscreen with  duration of your cruise. It is        you with an SPF of at least 30.    also recommended that you get a       Once you get the first hints of a  letter from your physician on his     tan you can lower your SPF         or her letterhead stating the         protection. The last thing you     medications that are prescribed       want to do is ruin your precious   for you. This may help you go         vacation with a bad sunburn.       more quickly through customs. Ask     Remember to put on your sunscreen  you physician for a                   heavily, and at least 15 minutes   recommendation for seasickness        before you go into the sun. If     remedies, just in case.               you spend time in the pool make    sure that you re-apply it             which you will find much stronger  according to the manufacturers        the farther south you cruise.      instructions.                         Also, don't forget your                                                  sunglasses with a strong UV        Pack a hat to help further            protection. You need to protect    protect yourself from the sun,        your eyes too.                     About the Author: This article courtesy of http://www.caribbean-cruise-guide.net Source: www.isnare.com