Comments on: How to Prevent Jet Lag

on 3/18/2008 Great information to have, preparing for my first visit to London and Scotland.

on 7/8/2007 If you've missed a whole night's sleep travelling and arrive at your destination in the morning, nap for 3 hours, then get up and stay awake until no more than 2 hours before your normal bedtime.

on 11/22/2005 Take some mild sleeping pills to help you sleep through the night at your destination or on the plane. And if you're not travelling business class, then buy some ear-plugs & eye-shades before the flight!

on 11/22/2005 Sit on the aisle in the plane, not the window. You'll have more freedom to get up and walk around if you need to stay awake. If everyone is sleeping, and you need to get up to use the bathroom, you won't have to worry about disturbing them. Don't worry about jet lag and the need to sleep or stay awake. You'll adjust when you get there. Don't stress about it.

on 11/22/2005 Although alcohol and caffeine are generally no-no's on the plane, they can be useful just before or after the flight, it makes it easier to either sleep or stay awake. Drink a shot of liquor, rather than a glass of beer or wine, before sleeping on the plane to avoid waking to go to the bathroom!

on 11/22/2005 Two days before travel, skip the meal corresponding to sleep time at your destination (e.g. if traveling 6 hours or more, skip dinner). The night before travel, have a midnight snack corresponding to meal time at the destination.

on 11/22/2005 Under no circumstances should you take a nap if you arrive at your destination in the morning. I fly all over the world from Australia. I stay awake until local bedtime - which is really difficult after a 30-hour flight. Also, take melatonin.

on 11/22/2005 When flying, stay awake whatever it takes when it is daylight outside. When it's dark out, sleep - this may mean refusing meals. After arrival at your destination, stay awake until bedtime.

on 11/22/2005 If you arrive at your destination in the evening, you can go to sleep immediately. If you arrive in the morning or afternoon, take a 4 to 5 hour nap. After waking, stay up until at least 9 p.m. Your body will be on overseas time in the morning.