How to Overcome Jetlag
Stay away from alcohol, fizzy drinks and coffee. These drinks only exacerbate jetlag causing dehydration, tiredness and headaches. Sleeping onboard will not only help to pass the time, but can help you feel refreshed upon arrival. When the time permits, get up and walk around the aircraft. Specific exercises and stretching techniques can be accessed through.
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Jet Lag - 5 In-flight Tips
You should also avoid carbonated drinks and alcohol. Drink plenty of water or fruit juice, but avoid tea and coffee and other caffeinated drinks. Some light exercise, particularly for your legs, will also help prevent the possibility of deep vein thrombosis - clots forming in the legs. Although it can be tempting to stay in your seat throughout the flight, getting up from time to time and strolling around the cabin will refresh your body and promote both mental and physical activity. As an alternative to sleep, or indeed in addition to sleeping, try listening to soft, soothing music in preference to watching the in-flight movies.
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Jet Lag - 7 Steps To A Successful Trip
Coffee, as well as other caffeinated drinks, both speeds up and slows down your internal body clock, depending upon the time of day that you consume it. Daylight sends powerful signals to your body clock and you'll find that it adjusts far more quickly if it is exposed to the normal cycle of daylight and darkness at your destination. Once you reach your destination get out into daylight as much as possible during the first few days of your trip. So take advantage of this and don't hide yourself away indoors. Choose comfortable and loose fitting clothes to travel in and tuck a pair of slippers into your carry-on luggage to wear on board the aircraft.
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