Anti jet lag tips

Jet lag is a common problem when you’re travelling by plane across different time zones. Your circadian rhythm becomes totally out of joint. Here’s some tips to prevent jet lag or deal with it.

• 3 days before depature, alternate 2 “feast” days with a “fast” day in between. During the “feast” day, have a high protein-high carb diet, while during the “fast” day, have soups or salads. On flight day, eat lightly and only drink coffee in the morning if you’re flying west, and between 6-9 pm if you’re flying east.
• Adjust your sleep time to reflect how many hours you’re crossing over the time zones, days in advance. For example, if flying to a time zone 7 hours ahead, then go to sleep 1 hour earlier each day for 7 days, and vice versa if you’re flying to a destination 7 hours earlier.
• If you’re flying east and crossing several time zones, take a morning flight instead of one in the evening. When you arrive at your destination, your body will still be in mid-afternoon, while the local time will be early evening. Have your dinner and be in bed later than the local bedtime. You’ll feel rested the next day.
• If you’re flying west, take a late flight in the evening, and stay awake throughout the flight. When you arrive at your destination, go to bed.
• Drink a lot of water prior to, and during the flight, but avoid alcohol.
• Get as much sunshine as possible after you arrive; this helps readjust your circadian rhythm. Some moderate exercise will ease you into the new time zone.