- Set your bedtime by one hour per day: A few days before your trip, change your sleep habits to match the schedule for your destination.
- Reset your watch on the plan: This helps you adapt quickly to a new destination.
- Drink plenty of water before, during and after your flight: The air in planes is very dry, and dehydration is considered as one of the main causes of jet lag.
- Avoid alcohol or caffeine during your flight: Both increase dehydration.
- Sleep on the plane if it is night at your destination: Use earplugs, helmet, eye masks or other sedatives. You can also use a travel pillow.
- Stay awake during your flight if it day to your destination: Read, watch a movie or visiting with other passengers.
- Exercise as much as possible on the flight: Scale back, arm and leg muscles. Walk up and down aisles. Press a rubber ball to stimulate circulation.
- Eat lightly but strategically: High-protein meals May keep you awake. Foods rich in carbohydrates promote sleep. Fatty foods make you feel sluggish.
- Try a new product: Some people say melatonin helps fight against jet lag by promoting sleep. Others rely on homeopathic products.
- Arrive a day early: Your body can adapt to a time change gradually.
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