Jet lag refers to a condition which is experienced by few people after the air travel. This is also called “desynchronosis”. This makes difficult for people to adjust to an external environment such as loss of appetite, routine work and sleeping. This condition also causes some complications such as broken sleep, fuzziness, irritability, discomfort in feet and legs, fatigue and dehydration. This condition is characterized by great discomfort and numerous symptoms which end up disrupting the daily routine. At times, these result in the development of health related conditions and thus, efforts are required for curing jet lag.
Jet Lag Remedies:
Below are some of the top Home Remedies for Jet Lag that are effective –
- Adjust the bedtime by an hour or day or few days before the trip. Adjust to the sleep patterns according to match the schedule that you keep at the destination. This helps to avoid jet lag while traveling
- Drink more water during, before and also after the flight. Air on planes is very dry and some researchers say that dehydration is the main cause of jet lag. Almost, everyone agrees to this
- Reset the watch at the beginning of the flight. This helps to adjust more quickly to time zone that you visit
- Avoid consuming alcohol or any drink that contains caffeine during the flight. This includes most soft drinks and also tea or coffee. Both caffeine and alcohol increases dehydration
- Sleep during the flight if its nighttime at the destination place. Use headphones, earplugs, eye masks and other sleep aids for blocking out noise and also light and also a travel pillow for comforting yourself while sleeping
- If its daytime at the destination place, stay awake. Talk with co-passengers, read watch movie or walk aisles for avoiding the sleep at wrong time
- Exercise as much as possible on the flight, but review the above two tips. Try to sleep if its nighttime at your destination
- Take your diet lightly but strategically. Some people follow several jet lag diets, but these are not very effective. Eat foods that support the needs and helps to avoid unnecessary jet lag conditions
- Some claim that melatonin cures jet lag by promoting the sleep. Others swear that homeopathic product known as “no jet lag” helps in promoting sleep
- Relax on the first day at the destination. This is a best way to avoid jet lag
- Best treatment for jet lag is taking an Epsom salt bath
- Drink more water on the flight. An ideal way is to drinking a cup of water after every hour
- For easing pressure on feet kick off your shoes
- Try to grab a shower when there is an extended stopovers on the long-haul flight
- Take ½ a cup of water and add few drops of rosemary oil. Drink this mixture and after few hours drink Valerian tea
- Try to expose yourself to sun during day to inhibit the production of Melatonin
- Do not travel while suffering from flu’s, colds, etc
- Try to sleep eight hours a day for a week helps to reduce e fatigue and depression. Also eat healthy and avoid afternoon nap to feel better
- Use a neck pillow, ear plugs, sleep and blankets to get sleep if you are on overnight flight
- When you reach the new time zone, make quick adjustments in sleeping and eating times
- Businessman must schedule their meetings only after 24 hours of their arrival to the new destination
- Expose yourself to light after a long flight, to help to reset the lagging
Symptoms of Jet Lag:
Following are some symptoms of jet lag:
- Irritation, decreased strength, athletic and mental ability
- Extreme fatigue, gastrointestinal disturbances, insomnia and headaches
- Daytime drowsiness