Dr. Jill Blakeway, founder of the Yinova Center in New York City, spoke with Adrienne about her journey into acupuncture and the science behind energy healing therapy.

After she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and prescribed a regimen of powerful drugs, Joy decided to take control of her health. Through lifestyle and diet choices, she found her path from bedridden to thriving.

Between germy surfaces on planes (when was that pillow washed?), a lack of healthy food options on the road, and the general stress of travel, it feels like leaving the comforts of home is just asking to get sick. But we’re not hermits, so these nuisances are inescapable. Make things a little easier when you’re traveling with our four-step guide. Did you know airlines sometimes spray pesticides on planes? Yea, we didn’t either.