The Travel Essential You've Never Heard Of!

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If you've been reading my blog for awhile then you may have heard me mention this product before.  But I don't think you realize how versatile and amazing this one product is.

It relieves indigestion, soothes upset stomachs, cures constipation, calms diarrhea, eases tension, reduces acid reflux, relaxes muscles, relieves anxiety, acts as a sleep aid, and tastes yummy!  

What is this mystery product?

Natural CALM Magnesium Supplement

This is not Milk of Magnesium, so it won't act as an instant diarrhetic, but it will help with constipation if that's what ails you.  

Why Magnesium?

Many of us do not get enough magnesium on a daily basis.   Many essential minerals are removed from our water due to strict water purification standards in cities.  Don't get me wrong, it's great that we have safe tap water.  But that means we don't get many natural minerals that we need.  

Check out these facts from http://www.ancient-minerals.com/magnesium-benefits/:

- Magnesium is known to reduce muscle tension, lessen pain associated with migraine headaches, improve sleep, and address neurological disorders such as anxiety and depression.

- Conditions linked to magnesium levels include:
Headaches
Muscle Spasms and Muscle Cramps
Fibromyalgia
Anxiety
Depression
Autism and ADD
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Insomnia
Tics
Psoriasis, Acne and Eczema
Asthma
Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Osteoporosis

"Essential to life, necessary for good health, and a vital component within our cells, magnesium’s benefits help our bodies maintain balance, avoid illness, perform well under stress, and maintain a general state of good health."

How many travelers get tired, sick, stressed, or have trouble sleeping while traveling?  (*Raising my hand*)  I suggest trying out a magnesium supplement, like CALM.  It has helped me relax on airplanes, settle a nervous tummy, and regulate digestion.  I know this sounds like an ad, but it's not!  I just really love this stuff!!!  I bring it on my carry-on, too!

You can find CALM at any health food store or Whole Foods.  CALM can be mixed with hot or cold water.  I like it as a comforting, warm "tea."  Very soothing and relaxing.

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Julie's Tips for Traveling Overseas - Part 1

Julie's Tips for Traveling Overseas

- Part 1 -

I have traveled a lot around the world, and most recently moved with my husband to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  I thought I'd share a few things I have learned from all the packing, airports, customs, and eating I have done around the world.  I hope this is beneficial for at least one person reading!

1.  Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

Flying dehydrates you!  There are several reasons why I get dehydrated while traveling. You can't bring water past security and bottled waters are expensive in airports!  I often don't drink anything until I'm on the plane and the flight attendants bring around the beverage cart.  And then it's just a tiny cup of water.

Drink lots of water before you leave!  Buy a water bottle at the airport and ask the flight attendant to refill your water bottle when you get on the plane.

Flying also dehydrates my skin.  I already have dry skin, so flying just makes it worse!  If you also have this problem, I suggest using a hydrating face mask the night before you leave.  I used a Mary Kay moisturizing mask and my skin felt amazing!

Contact Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Ruth Smith to order*

2.  Stock up on healthy snacks

A couple of days before we left I went to Whole Foods and stocked up on healthy snacks. Airport food is expensive, flights are long, some airlines don't serve meals and, if they do, they might be nasty, gross, or unhealthy.

A couple of items that saved my sanity this past trip:

An apple

Gluten Free Crackers

Vegetable chips (not the overly processed ones from Trader Joe's, but the actually real, dehydrated veggies from Whole Foods)

KIND fruit + nut Almond and Apricot bars











Justin's Honey Almond Butter (Great on gluten-free crackers, apple, celery, etc)



Other items you could bring;
Fresh veggies such as carrots and celery
Fresh fruit such as apples and bananas
Trail mix
Seed and nut mix (I like to mix almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, craisins, raisins, and chocolate chips)


3.  CALM

CALM is a natural supplement that does just want is says: calms.  This is great for people who suffer from bowel issues (any kind) that are aggravated by travel or other stressful situations, including packing, mentally preparing for a major life change, or anything else that may cause stress.  I have a canister of it at home, but I picked up a couple of individual packages to more easily pack it in my carry-on.

Thanks for reading!  Do you have any other tips you'd like to add?  Leave a comment below.

Julie's Tips for Traveling Overseas - Part 2 - to come soon!  

* I am not receiving compensation from Ruth Smith or Mary Kay.  I mentioned the product because I want to bring awareness to my mom's business, and not for any other purpose or personal gain.

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