| iv id="body"> | | | | Before you depart, make sure that you get plenty |
| Jetlag seems to be every traveler's worst nightmare | | | | of sleep. Eat well and avoid alcohol. Allow for plenty |
| - especially if you're going away for just a short | | | | of time before departure. Stress is one of the worst |
| while. | | | | culprits. Also, try taking some zinc supplements as it's |
| What causes Jetlag? | | | | been proven that people with higher zinc levels tend |
| Jetlag is a condition that arises from crossing multiple | | | | to suffer less. |
| time zones in a relatively short time and consequently | | | | While traveling, drink plenty of water. Stay away |
| disturbs your natural body clock or circadian rhythms. | | | | from alcohol, fizzy drinks and coffee. These drinks |
| Other contributing factors include lack of exercise, | | | | only exacerbate jetlag causing dehydration, tiredness |
| dry atmosphere and alcohol. | | | | and headaches. Drink plenty of water. Chamomile tea |
| What are the symptoms of Jetlag? | | | | is very calming. Eat Lightly. The last thing your body |
| Arriving at your destination feeling tried, groggy and | | | | needs it to digest a large meal. Exercise - "Economy |
| disorientated are the most common symptoms. Many | | | | Class Syndrome" is caused from inactivity or sitting in |
| people also find it difficult to concentrate and have | | | | the same position for an extended time. When the |
| very erratic sleep patterns. Waking up in the middle | | | | time permits, get up and walk around the aircraft. |
| of the night or feeling a need to take nap during the | | | | Specific exercises and stretching techniques can be |
| day can be frequent. | | | | accessed through: |
| Because of the dry atmosphere aboard aircraft, | | | | [ |
| Dehydration can also be a major problem. | | | | Try and get some sleep. Sleeping onboard will not |
| How long do the symptoms last for? | | | | only help to pass the time, but can help you feel |
| Jetlag symptoms can last for just a few hours - all | | | | refreshed upon arrival. A travel neck pillow will assist |
| the way up to a week (for more acute cases). | | | | in your sleeping, providing excellent head support. |
| Generally though, travelers find on a normal flight | | | | Avoid sleeping pills at all costs. |
| between the US and Europe, the effects of Jetlag | | | | When you arrive, getting a quick nap will seem very |
| last for a couple of days. As a guide, for every time | | | | attractive indeed - but resist this temptation. Go to |
| zone you cross, allow for a full day of recovery. | | | | bed at your normal bedtime (based on local time). |
| Symptoms also vary by age. Children are far less | | | | This will force your body to adjust to any new time |
| susceptible. | | | | zones far quicker. |
| How can Jetlag symptoms be reduced? | | | | |