Blog Articles — Travel

By Dr. Jatin Joshi, Co-founder of OneSecond Supplements The central concept behind OneSecond Supplements continues to be  empowerment. Sonia and I firmly believe that by challenging our bad habits, and by making small but positive changes to our routine we can help ourselves and others improve health and well being. One of the most recent changes we have both tried to make is to our travel habits. Traveling extensively for work may seem like a welcome break from the office, school run, and daily grind but the reality is often different. When I first started traveling for work, the thought...

Nothing can ruin your summer vacation faster than a cold. If you thought warm weather and a tropical climate were going to keep you safe, think again. A cold actually has nothing to do with temperature. In fact, many experts believe summer is actually the worst season for colds, mainly because the viruses that cause them tend to hang around much longer. To make matters worse, summer colds tend to take on more flu-like symptoms, compared to their winter counterparts. Travelers are particularly susceptible to these summer sniffles (and aches and pains and oh, the agony), mainly because this virus...

"What are the best ways to avoid jet lag?" It’s a question I am commonly asked, not only from a medical perspective but also due to my experience as a frequent flyer. Here’s some information on jet lag and my top tips on how to minimize its effects. What is jet lag? Jet lag is the term used for the collective symptoms caused by the disruption of the body’s ‘24 hour internal clock’ (also referred to as the circadian rhythm), normally as a result of rapid travel across several time zones. Disruption to the circadian rhythm is more likely to...