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Posted on October 16, 2008 by Dorothy Yamich | Posted under Aviation
Jet Lag - How Can Air Travelers Reduce The Risk When They Fly?
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Travelers can fly north and south, or south to north, for thousands of miles without experiencing any jet lag. But as soon as the pilot of the airplane starts flying in an east to west direction and crosses more than one or two time zones, they can experience jet lag. Passengers will not generally experience the symptoms of jet lag until after they exit the plane. That's when their biological clocks will start to make internal adjustments inside their bodies to coincide more closely with the local time at their destination. When air travelers cross one, or even two time zones, their bodies can usually adjust very quickly. However, when travelers are in poor health or not feeling well before the flight, the jet lag problem can be compounded. Here are some tips on how you can lessen the effects of jet lag when you fly. If you can, try to catch a flight that arrives at your vacation destination in daylight hours. When you land, immediately fit in with the new time zone and do not go to bed. If you're feeling tired and want to take a little snooze, do it in a well lighted place. In the evening, sleep in a darkened room as the darkness will help prepare your brain for sleep. If you can, avoid looking at television or computer screens as they are bright and have high frequencies that can easily over-stimulate your brain. Do not consume alcohol or any drinks such as coffee and soda that contain caffeine until your symptoms of jet lag wear off, as it can disrupt your sleep. To help you adjust to the time zone at your destination, you may want to consider taking a melatonin tablet or capsule (as many air travelers do) in the early evening (your time). You might still have to take a melatonin for the next three or four evenings in a row before you go to bed in this new location to help you readjust your biological clock. If you not taken melatonin before, you should ask your doctor or local pharmacist for more information in regards to the suggested dosage. . About The Author: Dorothy Yamich has a passion for travel. She has lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe as well as traveled in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. She is a travel consultant and specializes in luxury cruises as well as vacation packages. To quickly locate and book cheap airfares, at the best price possible, every time you feel like traveling, visit Travel Tips Guide, for more info |
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