TL;DR
Short on time after a trip? Use a simple reset: sauna, red light therapy, and hydration to speed recovery and feel more like yourself.
Post-Travel Slump? A Quick Reset Plan with Sauna, Red Light, and Hydration
Travel is great, but let’s be honest: things might feel strange when you get there. It’s very genuine to feel jet lagged, tired, and like you’re in a “why do I feel off?” low. You don’t need a week off to start over, which is good news. You can get better faster than you think by making a few sensible health choices.
Sauna to Sweat Out Travel Stress
First, go to the sauna. Sweating off the tension of travel isn’t simply a way to relax; it also helps get rid of toxins, relax tense muscles, and soothe your mind. That pleasant heat tells your body, “It’s time to let go.” You feel lighter, your circulation gets better, and your stress goes down.
Red Light Therapy for Recovery
Next on the list of things to do is red light therapy. This low-level red or near-infrared light can help you heal by lowering inflammation, improving blood flow, and even helping your skin heal itself. One short session, and your cells start to heal from the stress of travel. It’s like giving your body a spa day inside.
Hydration: The Third Pillar
The third pillar is staying hydrated. After flying, you may not realize you’re dehydrated. Drink a lot of water, but also think about drinks that are high in electrolytes or water that has lemon or cucumber in it. When you sweat in the sauna, it’s extremely important to drink a lot of water to help your muscles, skin, and energy bounce back.
A Simple Reset Plan You Can Try
You could try this basic reset plan:
- Drink a lot of water before going into the sauna.
- Spend 10 to 15 minutes in the sauna. Use low heat and drink water thereafter.
- Give red light treatment a try for 10 minutes. Let your body take in the healing.
- Take a few minutes to relax in a cool, quiet place and drink more water.
- To get your blood flowing, finish with a brief stretch or walk.
Why This Combo Works
The sauna warms you up, the red light helps you heal, and the water helps everything move along. You should feel more like yourself, less achy, and more grounded in a few hours, or even after just one reset session.
Don’t Forget Sleep
Also, don’t forget about sleep. After this kind of reset, make sure you really rest. Go to bed with a body temperature that is a little lower than normal, and let your body heal while you sleep.
Bottom Line
The bottom line is that a dip after a trip doesn’t have to ruin your health. You can hit the reset button and feel better with a little sauna, red light treatment, and smart hydration. You don’t have to miss your next trip—Empower Wellness Spa can help you get back on your feet.