Your travel wellness guide from our friends at GC Biosciences

GC Biosciences are leading experts in health management based in Harley Street, London. They regularly share tips and plans to maintain a healthy lifestyle around your day to day life. We asked them to share their Top Ten Tips for managing your health while travelling this summer - particularly for long haul flights or regular flying. 

1. Fly Like a Pro: Optimise Your In-Flight Routine

The flight sets the tone for your entire trip. Choose a window seat to lean and sleep more easily, wear compression socks to support circulation, and stand or stretch every 2–3 hours to reduce inflammation and fatigue. Noise-cancelling headphones, an eye mask, and a calming magnesium supplement can help you land feeling refreshed — not wrecked.

2. Stay Hydrated on Flights

Flying dehydrates the body and thickens the blood. Drink plenty of water, avoid excess caffeine or alcohol in the air, and consider electrolytes to support energy and circulation.

3. Eat Light After You Land

Your digestive system slows down in the air. Help your body reset by choosing light, fresh meals on arrival — and try to avoid heavy late-night eating.

4. Prioritise High-Quality Sleep

Jet lag disrupts recovery. Invest in blackout curtains, magnesium supplements, or a travel sleep kit to help reset your sleep rhythm and feel more energised during your stay.

5. Protect Your Immune System

Airports and hotels can expose you to new bugs. Boost your defences with Vitamin D, zinc, and immune-supportive foods. A quick immune blood check at GC Biosciences can also identify silent weaknesses.

6. Get Sunlight in the Morning

One of the most powerful ways to reset your body clock is to expose your eyes to natural light in the morning — especially helpful when switching time zones.

7. Move Daily — Even Gently

Even if it’s just a walk in Hyde Park or a gentle hotel gym session, daily movement supports circulation, digestion, mood, and sleep.

8. Don’t Ignore Stress Signals

Travel can elevate cortisol levels. Make time to breathe deeply, rest when needed, and avoid overscheduling your itinerary. Your health thrives on balance, not burnout.

9. Use Travel as a Health Reset

Rather than fall out of routine, use your trip to reset. Consider a full health check with GC Biosciences while in London — it’s fast, discreet, and deeply insightful.

10. Leave Stronger Than You Arrived

True luxury is longevity. With our concierge health experience, you can return home not just rested — but biologically younger, re-charged, and informed.

GC Biosciences offer personalized plans and screenings to help identify your individual health needs, preferences and targets. Let us know if you'd like to arrange a 1:1 consultation, either in person in London or online from home.