5 Simple Ways to Deal with Jet Lag

Posted by on Jun 20th, 2015 in Health | 0 comments

You’ve probably heard all kinds of advices when it comes to dealing with jet lag – stay hydrated, mimic the schedule in your destination, or try natural light and melatonin therapy. These advices are quite simple and easy to remember, but they can also be pretty easy to forget when preparing for a trip. To ensure that you can immediately recover from your next long-haul excursion, here are six ways on how you can possibly handle jet lag.

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  1. Avoid Taking Naps. It may be difficult to push through the day after being in a long flight, but taking naps will only exacerbate your problem. Instead, keep yourself awake by splashing some cold water in your face or by touring your destination. If you really can’t keep your eyes open, then take a nap that wouldn’t last more than 90 minutes.
  1. Tour Around. Natural light can really do wonders when it comes to resetting our body clock. So as soon as you got your things in your hotel, do some light sightseeing. Explore the neighbourhood you’re in, take a dip in the beach or a pool, or engage in some bus tours. It doesn’t matter what kind of activity you’ll do, as long as you get to spend some time outdoors.

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  1. Indulge in a Sensible Dinner. There’s no better way to fight your jet lag than enjoying a sensible dinner. If you’re still up for it, make some reservations for a nice dinner out, or if you’re totally wiped out, just order for some room service. You’ve probably read that avoiding greasy and heavy meals will help in dealing with jet lag, but that’s not really true as the type of food you eat doesn’t really have any bearing on your jet lag.
  1. Take a Hot Bath or Shower. Handle your jet lag better by taking a hot shower or bath when it’s almost your bedtime. The steamy water will help in lowering your body temperature, making you feel drowsy afterwards.
  1. Get a Good Night’s Sleep. There’s nothing more rewarding after a long flight than getting a good night’s rest. Set your room’s thermostat in a comfortable temperature, then close all the drapes to shut out any extraneous light. With this, you can already snuggle in your bed, and allow your body and mind to relax.

With these effective remedies, you no longer need to suffer from the excruciating effects of jet lag. You finally get to enjoy your long hauls and make the most out of your long-awaited trip.

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