Thursday, March 10, 2016

How to Reduce Jet Lag

Jet lag is an inevitable part of international travel. Cliff has dealt with this problem on numerous occasions. While there is no definite "cure," there are some things you can do to reduce the effects of jet lag. Below are a few suggestions.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine
It is best to avoid alcohol and caffeine during your flight. These substances affect your ability to sleep, and they disturb your body's natural rhythms. When you reach your destination, you can consume some caffeine to help you stay awake until the local bedtime.

Sleep on the flight
Overnight trips are best when traveling internationally. Do your best to sleep on the flight. Taking sleep medication is not recommended. However, melatonin is a natural sleep aid that assists your body in determining appropriate sleep-wake cycles.

Go outside
Upon reaching your destination, spend as much time as you can outdoors. This helps your body recognize natural environmental cues. The best way to adjust to a time zone is to emerge yourself into the environmental cycles.

The solution to jet lag is adapting to the new time zone as quickly as possible. Do not try to stay on your local time while you are away. Reset your clocks and watches to the time of your current location. Force yourself to live and function appropriately for that time zone.

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