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! |