Blog Posts on Travel Wellness

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Defeating Jet Lag: Science-Backed Strategies for the Modern Traveler

This comprehensive guide reveals the science behind jet lag and provides evidence-based strategies to minimize its impact, from understanding circadian rhythms to mastering light therapy and addres...

Why Does My Asthma Flare Up When Flying? The Science Behind Airborne Triggers

Flying can trigger asthma symptoms due to low cabin humidity, reduced oxygen levels, and cold dry air. Learn why it happens and how to protect your airways.

Why Does My Throat Hurt After Skiing? The Science Behind Mountain Air Discomfort

Mountain air's low humidity and cold temperatures create the perfect conditions for throat irritation—here's what's really happening to your airways at altitude.

How Much Water Do You Lose Through Breathing? (The Answer Will Surprise You)

Your body loses up to 2 liters of water through breathing alone on a long flight—here's the science behind respiratory water loss and how to stay hydrated at altitude.

Why Are Airplane Cabins So Dry? The Science Behind "Plane Drain"

You step off a long flight feeling like you've been wandering through a desert – your throat scratches, skin feels tight, and a headache throbs behind your eyes. Welcome to "plane drain," the uncom...

How to Protect Your Voice While Traveling: A Vocalist's Guide to Healthy Flying

Airplane cabins are drier than the Sahara Desert—discover why this matters for your voice and how professional vocalists protect their most valuable instrument while traveling.

How Air Gets Into an Airplane Cabin: The Science Behind Breathing at 35,000 Feet

Understand how air gets into an airplane cabin, and learn common myths about the air you breathe while flying.

Why Is Cold Winter Air So Dry? The Science Behind Winter Dryness

Cold air physically can't hold as much water vapor as warm air, dropping moisture levels to desert conditions when you heat your home. Learn the science and simple solutions for winter comfort.

Plane Drain: The Hidden Condition Affecting Every Flight (Not Just Long-Haul)

Plane drain is a collection of physical and mental symptoms caused by breathing air drier than the Sahara Desert for hours. Learn why jet lag isn't the only thing draining you when you fly.

Are Humidifiers Good for You? What 20 Years of Travel Taught Me About Breathing Better

Are humidifiers actually good for you, or just another wellness trend? Science and a decade of real-world testing reveal why humidity levels matter more than you think—especially if you travel, wor...

How Long-Haul Flights Sabotage Athletic Performance

Elite athletes train for months, then step off a plane with their performance already compromised. Discover how air travel sabotages your body and the evidence-based strategies that actually work.

Why are Airplanes so Dry? (The Simple Answer)

by Dr. Petra Illig, MD, AME A flight usually marks the beginning of an adventure. A honeymoon, a hard-earned family vacation, a visit to relatives on the other side of the country. As you ascend th...