Road Trip Health Care

Road trips are the cure to many an ailment on their own. I have always believed this!

Fresh air - clear mind - the open road - and nature's bounty - there is so much to see in this country of many cultures and such different scenery from place to place!

However, traveling today comes with new concerns, as during this time we are faced with the need to take certain precautions as well as the specific requirements as we travel from one state to another -- - in these different times, new solutions can be combined with the tried and true from years gone by...

The tried and true: Pack your snacks and food so that you can have nutritious snacks for your drive. By doing this, you can ensure you are maximizing your healthy foods, and you can avoid dining in at a public restaurant. This will not only help you decrease the risk of food borne pathogens but also reduce any possible contamination from restaurant workers and patrons who may be ill. And, you will eat a bit healthier- win-win! Remember to incorporate fresh vegetables and do not forget to hydrate!

Get out and stretch! Not only does this reduce driver (and passenger) fatigue, but it increases circulation to the entire body. This is good for mood, circulation, and the ability to think clearly as well. When you get out of your car to stretch every 4 hours or so, this also serves to help prevent blood clots that may develop from sitting for long periods of time.

Clearly, if you have a medical condition that causes you to form clots, this is very important, and you must talk with your doctor prior to your car travel--and, similarly, if you have medications that you take that might increase your risk of clot, please discuss this with your physician prior to travel.

And the new solution for the summer of 2020? You need to establish care with a physician who can see you by telemedicine while you are on the road. This way you can be sure that you can be in contact with your physician so that any medical needs that arise can be properly addressed by someone who is familiar with you and your health -even in the comfort of your car.

To have someone familiar with practicing medical care remotely is not only possible but absolutely crucial in today's health climate.

Article by Brynna Connor, M.D.

Dr. Connor is a physician who specializes in family medicine and anti-aging and regenerative medicine and is board certified in both; she can be reached at

512.382.9500 | www.doctorconnor.com | brynnaconnormd@gmail.com