How to avoid the Jet Lag

To travel long distances, in long flights with layovers and going through several time zones can make us have the feared jet lag. The transoceanic syndrome, a human body’s temporal imbalance after a long trip by plane. Our internal clock, the one that marks our sleeping needs, is thrown out of balance, and symptoms such as fatigue, digestive problems, irritability or apathy appear. In this post we’re going to give you some advice in how to avoid jet lag.

Avoiding jet lag before your flight.

• On the previous days, exercise regularly, follow a balanced diet, and try to rest adequately. Drink a lot of water and have a light dinner the night before.
• Try to get used to your destination’s time zone, adapting your sleep routines (advancing or delaying the time you go to sleep) to reduce the jet lag effects.

Avoid jet lag during the flight

• Just when you take a seat on the plane, adjust your watch to your destination’s hour.
• Don’t drink caffeine and avoid alcohol. Drink a lot of water to reduce the dryness on the plane.
• Exercise your legs and stretch in the seat and plane corridors.
• Wear comfortable clothes and undo your laces to gain comfort.

Avoiding jet lag after the flight.

• Exercising in the morning after a time difference can help you adapt to the new time frame.
• Refresh yourself, wash your face and if possible, have a shower or a swim in the pool to clear your head.
• When you arrive to your destination, spend some time out in the open, especially if it’s day time. The sun exposure will help to stabilise your internal clock.
• You can take melatonin if you need two hours before you go to bed. It will help you sleep.
• Take the first day easy. Leave the activities and excursions for the next days.
• Eat when locals do.

Enjoy your trip and holidays!