How to Avoid Jet Lag

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

    • 1

      Start three days before you leave for travel.

    • 2

      On the first day, eat a high-protein breakfast and lunch and a high-carbohydrate dinner.

    • 3

      On the second day, eat only light meals, such as salads and fruits.

    • 4

      Eat whatever you want on the third day.

    • 5

      Fast on the day of departure.

    • 6

      Break the fast at the breakfast time of your place of destination.

    • 7

      Once you get off the plane, stay awake for the rest of the day and go to sleep at the current bedtime.

Tips & Warnings

  • Depending on the length of the flight, sleep until the breakfast time of your place of destination.

  • Carbohydrates stimulate sleep and fasting depletes the liver's store of carbohydrates, preparing the body's clock for resetting.

  • Drink as many fluids as possible on the plane.

  • Studies show that flying westwards causes less jet lag than flying eastwards.

  • Exercise as much as you can on the flight; stretch, walk down the aisles or do leg lifts.

  • Avoid alcohol on the plane.

  • Avoid caffeinated beverages as much as possible.

  • Avoid sleeping pills.

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Comments

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  • Haoie Mar 24, 2009
    Still easier said than done.
  • awritermom Dec 31, 2009
    I too have experienced jet lag when I traveled abroad however you provided some great tips. Thanks for sharing.
  • miasavc Dec 23, 2008
    Jet lag can be very uncomfortable especially if you travel half way of the world. I went thru this & it took me at least a week to return to my normal sleeping cycle.Great tips!
  • Rockney Nov 21, 2008
    Great information! All these tips work great!
  • IFreelance Nov 18, 2008
    Good Article. I have always found that when you fly business class on long haul trips you don't get jet lag nearly as bad.

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