Ten Ways to Beat Jet Lag 1

Have you ever suffered from unusual sleep patterns, especially after a
long jet trip? Our biological clock is set to respond to a certain
rhythm of darkness and daylight, and gets thrown out of gear when we
disturb the order of things. This is commonly referred to as jet lag.

When we travel to a destination that is many hours ahead or behind us,
our system becomes confused and it can take a number of days to adjust
itself to the new time zone. This problem usually occurs among
businessmen and women who have to travel frequently to overseas
locations during the course of their work. However, here are ten
suggestions that can help you to adjust to the time changes and beat
jet lag:

1. For very long trips, plan your trip in such a way so that it
includes a stop-over midway. This way, your system will have time to
adjust itself.2. Since sleep is disturbed due to the changes in your biological
clock, it is recommended that you sleep properly before the flight.
Catching up on your sleep in-flight also helps a lot.

3. The cabin of the plane is dry and you can become dehydrated. This
contributes to jet lag. Drink lots of water during the flight and
avoid alcoholic drinks as much as possible.

4. Adjusting yourself to the time zone of your destination helps. Try
to sleep and get up according to your destination point’s clock.
Eating at the appropriate time helps as well.

5. Exposing yourself to natural light is the best way to beat jet lag.
Try to spend some time outdoors when you reach your destination. This
works wonders for your biological clock. Avoid tanning too intently
for the first couple of days if you are going to a hot destination, as
it can dehydrate you, worsening your jet lag. (Also make sure to put
on plenty of sunscreen, even if you think you are just going to be
sightseeing).

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