Patient Protocol for Healthy, Happy Holiday Travel

The holidays are joyful for sure, but they can also be physically demanding. Long flights, hours in the car, schedule disruptions, unfamiliar foods, family drama and added stress can all take a toll on even the healthiest patients. As practitioners, you can support them with a travel protocol designed to help them feel their best from departure to return.

Goals for a healthy holiday season

• Support comfortable digestion while navigating travel meals
• Promote healthy circulation, especially during periods of prolonged sitting*
• Encourage a balanced stress response and help ease occasional discomfort from overexertion*
• Maintain overall gut wellness with enzyme and probiotic support*
• Reduce travel-related disruptions with simple, packable solutions

Keep reading for a streamlined Holiday Travel Protocol you can share with clients, using three Enzyme Science formulas.

Healthy Holiday Travel Protocol

Nattokinase Pro™ for Healthy Circulation*

Extended periods of sitting – on flights, trains or long car rides – can lead to feelings of sluggish circulation. Nattokinase Pro provides a highly researched nattokinase enzyme designed to support healthy blood flow and fibrin breakdown.*
Recommended Use: 1 capsule 3 times daily, or as directed by a practitioner. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Ideal to begin 3–5 days before travel and continue through the travel window.*

Critical Digestion® or Complete Digestion™ for Enzyme + Probiotic Support*

Holiday travel often means unfamiliar foods, eating on-the-go and heavier meals. Both Critical Digestion and Complete Digestion deliver broad-spectrum digestive enzymes paired with diverse probiotics to support optimal breakdown of fats, carbohydrates, proteins and fiber – while helping maintain digestive balance.*

• Critical Digestion®: High-potency enzyme activity for patients needing stronger digestive support.*
• Complete Digestion™: Gentle, comprehensive digestive support suitable for daily use.*

Recommended Use: 1 capsule with each meal while traveling (and with festive meals throughout the season).* Take with the first bite of food. 

(PEA)+ for Stress & Occasional Discomfort from Overexertion*

Travel schedules, physical activity and long days can contribute to discomfort and stress. (PEA)+ offers ultra-micronized palmitoylethanolamide, a naturally occurring compound known for supporting a healthy response to physical stressors and mild, occasional discomfort.* (PEA)+ relieves stress, soreness and discomfort associated with occasional pain, stiffness and compromised tissue function.* This formula also includes Meriva® curcumin phytosome.*
Recommended Use: 2 capsules twice daily, with or without food, or as directed.* 

5 Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Holiday Travel

1. Hydrate before, during and after travel. Even mild dehydration can contribute to fatigue and digestive sluggishness. 
2. Move every 60–90 minutes. Gentle calf raises, ankle circles or brief walks help maintain healthy circulation and alertness on flights and long drives. All the hydration helps make this one a little easier! 
3. Balance meals when possible. Encourage clients to pair proteins, healthy fats and fiber to support stable energy. Sugary, starchy foods are everywhere this time of year. They’re not off-limits, but try to pair them with fiber and/or protein to avoid energy dips after eating. 
4. Prioritize sleep on both ends of the trip. A consistent routine helps regulate digestion, stress responses and immune resilience.
5. Pack a wellness bag. Use a small pouch and include supplements, a refillable water bottle, healthy snacks, an eye mask and any supportive tools that promote comfort on the go.

With the right preparation, your clients can enjoy a smoother, more comfortable holiday season – no matter where they’re headed.