The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka 218. Gary Brecka Shares Top Airplane Travel Health Hacks - Move, Breathe, Hydrate
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Nov 13, 2025 Traveling during the holiday season can wreak havoc on your immune system. Discover how flying's low humidity and recycled air stress your body. Learn the benefits of nutrient-dense meals before flights and the power of fasting. Gary shares essential hydration tips, including electrolytes and minerals, and suggests in-flight movement and breathing techniques to keep you energized. Shield your circadian rhythm with blue-light blocking glasses and avoid alcohol. Post-flight? Seek sunlight and stay active to reset your health!
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Why Planes Stress Your Body
- Air travel imposes physiological stress via lower cabin oxygen, extreme dryness, and prolonged sitting.
- Those combined stresses weaken mitochondria, circulation, lymphatic flow, and immune function.
Preflight Eating Strategy
- Eat a nutrient-dense real meal before the airport and avoid eating on short domestic flights under ~5 hours.
- Fast on shorter flights to keep blood flow to your brain and reduce digestive energy demand.
Hydrate With Electrolytes And Aminos
- Hydrate before and during flights with water plus electrolytes and hydrogen-rich tablets to support microvascular circulation.
- Use amino acids so you don't break a fast while supplying raw materials your body needs.