Dabney's 2023 vacation travel tips
Are you stressing about your upcoming summer vacation? I know the feeling. You are so excited to spend quality time with your family and make precious memories, but your brain is also racing with a million thoughts.
"Do I need to buy a swimsuit for my daughter?"
"Will those hiking boots from last year still fit?"
"Do I have enough time to unpack when we get home?
Being prepared for a vacation doesn’t end with what’s inside your suitcase. What’s inside your body can take your trip from “oh, no” to “let’s go!” As a Family Nurse Practitioner and type 1 diabetic, I know taking care of yourself away from home can be challenging. I recommend having a plan in place to help keep you feeling your best. Here is a list to help you prepare before, during and after your next vacation.
Before
IV Therapy. I highly recommend an immune boost before you take to the skies. The Immune Boost Drip IV helps kick any colds that might be festering before they begin. It’s also a great way to calm allergies. IV Therapy is your answer to improve performance and recovery, rehydrate, or simply restore depleted vitamins.
During
Magnesium. The benefits of magnesium are plentiful, but you will especially appreciate the extra energy and better sleep it can deliver during your travels.
Hydration. Travel can take a toll on your hydration levels. Support your system with LMNT to replenish those vitamins and electrolytes. Restore + Revive sells several delicious flavors in a variety pack ($20) or as individual sticks ($2).
Soaps and washes. Just because it must pass TSA regulations doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your health. Fill up any silicone travel size containers with your favorite Oway hair products and Aleavia Body Wash to avoid using products with harmful ingredients (which are often stocked in hotel bathrooms!) Stock up on Branch Basics Travel Kit complete with mini-all-purpose, mini–foaming wash and mini concentrate for refilling. Great for washing hands, clothes and more on the go.
I also recommend incorporating ways to move your body, such as walks or other outdoor family activities (my family loves pickleball) as well as packing your own stainless steel water bottle. Another pro travel tip that will help you stick to clean eating is research restaurant menus before you go out to eat.
After
After your trip, the fatigue is guaranteed to set in. Don’t worry. Here are some pointers to help you battle the post-vacation woes.
Detox with Sauna. They say sweat cures all, and there’s a reason for that. Sweat is the body’s natural way to detoxify and stay healthy. Infrared Saunas offer this healing process in a therapeutic and enjoyable way that is not unbearably hot.
Cold Plunge. Benefits of cold immersion have been shown to include pain relief, improved mood and increased energy … to name a few. Just what the doctor ordered.
Foot Soak. Relax the mind and body while purifying through the soles of your feet. The detox foot soak cleansing method works by submerging feet in a specified combination of warm, high-quality water + Himalayan salts + negative ions to gently draw out the positively charged toxins in the body through the bottom of your feet. Detox foot soak therapy supports the purging of heavy metals and detoxification of the liver and kidneys, as well as many other health benefits.
Dermashape. Great way to detox, reset, and decrease any inflammation caused from travel. This treatment uses a holistic approach to stimulate and improve lymphatic drainage to drain excess fluid and toxins from the body.
In addition, sleep and hydration are two of the most important things we can do to maintain our health and wellbeing. Prioritize these two things when you get back and you will be back into your regular routine in no time.
Restore + Revive is open Monday – Wednesday: 9am-5pm; Thursday: 9am-7pm; and Friday & Saturday: 9am-2pm. To book any of these services, visit www.restoreandrevivefw.com/book-now or call 817-720-6220.
Services Mentioned in Post Available at R+R
Discounted packages are also available for each service mentioned above!
Products Mentioned in Post Available at R+R
Seeking Health Optimal Magnesium - $18
LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix - Variety Pack/ $20 Individual Sticks/ $2
OWAY Hair Care - Prices range from $34-$36
Aleavia Body Wash - $20
Branch Basics Travel Kit - $20
Personal Care Products Shouldn’t be So Scary
You’ve heard it all ...
Better beauty. Clean products. Safer skincare. Natural. Organic. Vegan. Cruelty-free. Maybe you've even dabbled in apps like “Think Dirty” or shopped from the Clean Beauty Product List. But why should all of this matter?
Last year, the global clean beauty market was valued at $7.22 billion, and that number is predicted to double in the next five years. Why? Because it all matters ... yeah all of it.
It matters a lot at Restore + Revive. We are giving you the most natural therapies to detoxify your body, so you can bet your next Infrared Sauna that we aren’t recommending personal care products with harmful chemicals.
I’m sure you're asking, “What is harmful?” That list is long, and sadly when an item gets banned, large manufacturers find a work-around. For example, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has categorized formaldehyde as a human carcinogen, but it is still used as a preservative in cosmetics and many other products under the names quaternium-15, DMDM hydantoin and imidazolidinyl urea. (Say those names five times fast.)
So instead of memorizing the list of what not to buy, it’s much easier to partner with trusted companies and brands. The ones that are committed to your health just as much as their own. Here are three personal care brands we love and offer at Restore + Revive:
Oway Hair Care
Oway products are created from authentic recipes for true wellbeing with the healthiest and most genuine ingredients. R+R carries the following Oway products:
Rebuilding Hair Bath - $36
Frequent Use Conditioner - $36
Silk'n Glow Hair Bath - $34
Moisturizing Hair Bath - $34
Purifying Hair Bath, Oily Scalps - $36
Smoothing Hair Conditioner - $36
Aleavia
Aleavia is an exclusive prebiotic plant-based skincare line, with a simple concept - nourishing your largest organ, your skin. R+R carries five amazing scents of the Aleavia Body Wash.
Unscented Enzymatic Body Cleanse - $12
Lavender Body Cleanse - $12
Orchid Body Cleanse - $12
Citrus Bliss Body Cleanse - $12
Cranberry Body Cleanse - $12
OSEA
Clean skincare and body care is at the heart of everything they do. OSEA fills their products with the best of what nature provides. R+R carries the follow OSEA products:
Anti-Aging Body Balm - $54
Undaria Algae Oil - $48
Salts of the Earth Body Scrub - $48
Undaria Body Polish - $48
Body Brush -$28
Vagus Nerve Oil - $48
Undaria Body Butter - $56
Supergoop
Supergoop sunscreen is cruelty-free and made with clean ingredients. You will never find oxybenzone, octinoxate, parabens and 1600+ other ingredients from their “No List” in their sunscreens.
Supergoop! - PLAY Lotion SPF 50 - 5.5 oz - $34
Sunnyscreen Mineral Stick - $24
PLAY Lotion SPF 50 - 18 oz - $68
Unseen SPF 40 - 1.7 oz - $38
PLAY Lip Balm SPF 30 - $12
Antioxidant Mist SPF 30 - 6.0 oz - $21
Glowscreen Body SPF 40 - 3.4 oz - $42.00
Glowscreen SPF 40 - 1.7 oz - $38
RiseWell
At RiseWell, transparency as well as creating the cleanest, most effective oral care products possible is their absolute mission.
Mineral Toothpaste - $12
Mouthwash - $18
Floss - $8
Kids' Toothpaste - $12
Ready to take the plunge?
With more than 500 million views on TikTok, the viral cold plunge trend is here to stay. The benefits of cold immersion have been shown to include: reduction in inflammation, pain relief, improved blood pressure and circulation, better sleep, nervous system repair, workout recovery, facilitation of weight loss, improved mood and increased energy.
With a cold plunge, the goal is to initiate the sympathetic nervous system which can be done relatively quickly. The more you become accustomed to doing cold plunges, the longer you will be able to stand the freeze, working your way up to 10 minute sessions with a few one minute dunks under the water.
To see benefits of a cold plunge, we recommend a minimum of 2-4 times per week. As an added bonus, we strongly recommend considering our Infrared Sauna + Cold Plunge Combo for the ultimate treatment.
Cold Plunge services are now offered at 4927 Byers Avenue. To book an appointment, call (817) 720-6220 or click here.
COLD PLUNGE PRICING
8 pack $160 ($20/session)
4 pack $90 ($22.50/session)
Single Cold Plunge Session $25
Combo Pack: 1 Infrared Sauna + 1 Cold Plunge $60
To buy a cold plunge package, visit our website. Cold plunge services make a great gift! To purchase, visit the gift card page on our website.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I DO A COLD PLUNGE?
To see benefits of a cold plunge, we recommend a minimum of 2-4 times a week.
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU STAY IN THE COLD PLUNGE?
Brain benefits have been shown to be reaped in as quickly as 40 seconds! You can work your way up to 10 minute sessions with a few one minute dunks.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE COLD PLUNGE?
Improves brain health by increasing catecholamines, hormones released by your adrenal glands in response to physical or emotional stress. The release of these hormones has shown to improve focus, attention, and mood.
Exposure to cold increases metabolic rate and your body's ability to process glucose, both of which can aid in weight loss
With consistent cold exposure, our vascular system increases the quantity of immune cells. With more immune cells, our body's overall immune system is enhanced, while also decreasing inflammation.
HOW COLD IS THE COLD PLUNGE?
47° to 49° F