Did you know that every day you’re exposed to thousands of toxins and chemicals? There are over 10,000 chemical ingredients, some of them known or suspected carcinogens, in soaps, shampoos, lotions, makeup and beauty products, and other personal care products.

Staying healthy when you fly starts with being well prepared. Here are ten pre-boarding secrets, from frequent fliers, on what to do to protect yourself from cold, flus, allergies and other ills.

According to the Mayo Clinic, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It’s caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke.

Acne is a skin disorder that is caused by an excessive production of skin oils. These oils can trap dead skin cells and bacteria into your pores. If these substances clump together, a plug can form. When the plug starts pressing against the skin, the body’s immune system responds by accumulating red and white blood cells to try to combat the infection, which causes the redness around the infected area.

Finally, it is the end of the day. After a long and tiring day at work, all you want to do is relax and go to sleep. Unfortunately, your partner’s snoring keeps you wide awake at night. No matter what you do, your partner’s snoring keeps is constant--making it very hard to fall asleep.

Most people are familiar with table salt, sea salt, and even Himalayan salt. But have you heard of black Hawaiian salt or Kala namak? There are a lot of different types of salt out there, with a plethora of different uses and flavors. Let’s explore a few!