Ready To Take The Road Less Traveled? Here's 9 essentials That'll Keep You Positively Energized.

Got a case of wanderlust? Then you'll want to pack a few natural necessities to help keep you feeling radiant and in top form while you're traveling the world. I know I never leave home without these few essentials, and I know you won't regret it either. nnn1. Grapefruit Seed extract otherwise known as Defense Plus. This stuff absolutely rocks! I used it in India and never got sick once! Have you ever heard anyone say that they didn't get sick in India? It helps fight bacteria and germs. Find it at your health food store.nnn2. Thieves essential oil made by www.youngliving.com. I found Thieves the year I taught kids K-8 yoga and it saved my life. I never got sick! I use it every single time I board a plane and when I feel like I am catching a bug. Thieves oil is a blend of essential oils inspired by the thieves who robbed dead bodies during the Plague. It is the best and it smells like cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus and rosemary. A little bit goes a long way! nnn3. Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm soothes dry lips like no other. Perfect when you're out experiencing Mother Nature's glory and you want extra protection. nnnn4. Dr. Bronner's Organic Biodegradable Peppermint Soap keeps your body clean and fresh. You can even wash your clothes with it!nnn5. Snacks like Lara bar’s, Nectar bars, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, raisins, apples, raw cacao, hemp seeds, and green powders like spirulina and blue green algae (add to water) help keep your energy up when you've got a lot of ground to cover in a day.nnnn6. Herbal teas like ginger to help with digestion, chamomile to help you sleep, green to get you going and peppermint to soothe your belly.nnn7. Packets of Emergen-C (powdered vitami C with extra B-vitamins and minerals.)nnn8. Sun hat, sunscreen, and aloe vera in case you burn.nnn9. Jou al and pens to record all of your thoughts, insights and adventures.nnn© 2008 Amanda Moxley