Top Doc Shares Holiday Traveling Health Tips

Dr. Luis Navarro, Medical Director of The Vein Treatment Center in New York City shares vein-saving tips for travelling this holiday season:

*AVOID PROLONGED PERIODS OF SITTING AND STANDING: Walk up and down the plane/train every 1-2 hours, when possible, for 5-10 minutes

*STAY HYDRATED. Double your water intake when traveling.

*AVOID ALCOHOL. Alcohol dehydrates so avoid it a few days before taking a long trip.

*AVOID CAFFEINE: Avoid caffeine while traveling to help prevent poor circulation.

*AVOID CROSSING YOUR LEGS. Leg crossing constricts veins and increases venous pressure.