Deal with Fear of Flying

Here are several links to the websites dedicated to dealing with flight related health issues as met by most consumers.  I will review these links in more detail in the near future but here are some of the popular search results:

Flight Health - a simple and well informed site of flight related health information.

Posted on Thursday, November 8, 2007 by Registered CommenterDr. Sander Koyfman | CommentsPost a Comment

Avoiding Altitude Sickness

Avoiding Altitude Sickness information - may be relevant if you are traveling to high country and staying there for a prolonged period of time (more than a day) - for example paragliding in Tibet...  Note: "According to the Centers for Disease Control, gingko biloba, if taken before ascent, has been shown to reduce symptoms of altitude sickness." is no longer true.  Ginko has been shown NOT to be helpful but other medications - such as Acetazolomide and Dexamethasone ARE helpful but must be prescribed by your doctor!


Posted on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 by Registered CommenterDr. Sander Koyfman | CommentsPost a Comment | References3 References

LifeStraw - not exactly a mental health devise but could save your life!

http://www.lifestraw.com/en/high/flaintro.asp - a very cool device, does not filter Giardia - but perfect in every other way! It is $15 straw like filtering device that filters enough water for a year of personal use. Now widely distributed by aid agencies in Africa. Highly recommend as an emergency water purification devise. Easily would fit into a smallest flight pack.
Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 by Registered CommenterDr. Sander Koyfman | Comments1 Comment