The Drag of Jet Lag
Posted on April 25, 2008
Studies show that more than 90 percent of long-haul travelers experience jet lag. And, in most cases you will find that you have more severe jet lag when you travel west to east. Basically what happens is that your body becomes out of sync and it is causing you distress. If you are looking for a holistic approach, a modification of diet, sleep and exposure to sunlight can help ease your jet lag woes. Here are some tips.
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Start a few days before your trip slowly adjusting your sleep habits to your impending destination’s new time
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Watch when you sleep on the plane – if it is bedtime in your arrival city, then sleep – if it is not, stay awake. This will give you a jump start for when you are on the ground
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Exercise onboard by walking around the plane on long trips and when you get on the ground start exploring or doing something physical immediately
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Drink, splash, swim or bathe in some water – planes have a very drying atmosphere that dehydrates you inside and out and that can make you feel very bad all over
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Out think the jet lag – the occurrence is as much state of mind as it is physical so no matter how yucky you feel just press on and try not to think about it
If you have tried all of the above and are still experiencing severe jet lag then maybe try supplementing the practices above with one of the over the counter remedies out there. For instance, take a Melatonin supplement which is touted as resetting your natural sleep/awake cycle. This is a good idea for adjusting to your new destination’s bed time.
You can also check out a product called No-Jet-Lag. I have never tried it personally but it did come recommended to me by a member. The product is self-described as, “A surprisingly effective, natural homeopathic product that addresses all the symptoms of jet lag, not just sleeplessness.” The product is made in New Zealand and each packet contains 32 chewable tablets that are sufficient for about 40 hours of flying time. If you’re interested, I found the product for purchase online at the following link, http://www.travisa.com/travelstore/nojetlag.htm.
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