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Jet Lag

For those of whose fly many of us will not only have to cope with travel sickness but may also have to cope with Jet lag. Jet lag can be a menace it can cause insomnia, headaches, irritability, a lack of concentration, dry eyes and a sore throat. If we are going on a short trip but doing a long haul destination then Jet lag can be a big problem – some experts believe that it can take a day to recover for each time zone that is crossed.

Top tips for preventing Jet lag:
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid caffeine
- Try and avoid meetings for the day that you land
- Take some exercise
- Expose yourself to as much natural light as possible
- Although you may have a poor night sleep try and avoid spending the rest of the day in bed. Getting up will mean that you will adjust more quickly!
- Try and make sure that you are able to get a goodnight sleep, by having somewhere warm and comfortable on your arrival. – earplugs may help!