Category Archives: Tips

Six Things to Think About When Preparing for International Summer Travel

Whether getting ready for a bucket list vacation or taking advantage of a last-minute deal, preparing for international summer travel requires more thinking and planning than an average trip within the U.S. Although it can feel exciting just to throw a few things in a bag and go, you'll likely have more fun, and less…

Air travel can be stressful, especially during the busy summer season. But with a little planning and careful packing, you can make the experience more enjoyable. With decades of medical travel experience, the SentinelMED team has recommendations on top comfort related travel gear to pack in your carry-on bag before your next flight. Travel pillow.…

How to Overcome Motion Sickness when Flying

If you get queasy or nauseous while flying, you’re far from alone. About one in three people are "highly susceptible" to motion sickness and its symptoms – dizziness, sweating, pale skin, nausea, burping, hyperventilation, and vomiting. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can try to prevent or reduce motion sickness while flying to help…

Dr. Eugene Delaune, the medical director at SentinelMED, recently shared his advice for minimizing jet lag with the Wall Street Journal. Read his advice below for tips to beat jet lag while traveling. Regardless of which direction people are traveling, they can employ strategies to combat the effects of jet lag. Without any change in…