Dealing with Jet Lag
Jet lag, is a term that is used to describe the fuzzy, out of sorts feeling that often follows a long flight, particularly when the traveler has passed through a different time zone. Jet lag can often leave you feeling, drowsy, irritable, bad headaches and can affect your performance if you have to take part in any sports or even a business meeting up to a number of hours after landing.
- Cabin pressure
- Lack of humidity
- Being run down
- Lack of sleep before your flight
- Alcohol
- Traveling through time zone
- Dehydration
- Lack of movement
Symptoms of jet lag
- Fatigue; being worn out and tired for days after arriving,
generally accompanied by a lack of concentration and motivation.
- Out of sorts for your character such as; irrational, unreasonable and
bad tempered.
- Broken sleep after arrival: Passing through any time zone will knock
you off course especially if you have been flying for a number of hours.
You may find yourself waking up in the middle of the night and sleeping
earlier in the evening. It may take a few days to get back on track.
- Aching muscles for days after your flight.
Reducing jet lag
Although jet lag can not be cured there are a few things that you can do
yourself to reduce the symptoms. Here are some tips to help you before,
during and after your flight.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine just before and during your
flight.
- Reset your watch to the time zone that you are traveling to.
- Create as dark an environment on the plane as possible.
- Use eyeshades and ear plugs to help block out the in flight distractions
and convince your body that it is dark.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
- Get plenty of rest before your flight.
- Sleep during the flight if you can.
- Walk around, massage your lower legs and ankles, stand for about 10 minutes
at a time.
- Drink plenty of water.
When you arrive back home don't go straight back to work take at least a day off to get plenty of rest.
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