How would I get rid of Jetlag?

Question

How would I get rid of Jetlag?

Answer 1

Stay out in the sun a lot so your internal clock can get readjusted. It takes about a day to readjust for each hour time difference. Also make sure you eat healthy and try to go to bed at your normal time but in the different time zone.

Answer 2

You kick him to the curb and tell him not to come back.  Otherwise rest and dring plenty of fluids.  :)  It is just a timing thing, and if the body is rested you adjust better.  Congrats on the engagement.

Answer 3

You cannot prevent jet lag, but you can reduce how much it affects you.

The phenomenon called jet lag is partly due to the speed at which modern jet aircraft fly: If you travel eastward or westward for more than a few hours you will arrive with your body’s internal clock out of sync with the local time zone.

The time change is only part of the problem. The air inside the passenger compartment is very dry and causes dehydration. For example, people who fly between North and South America experience "jety lag" even though they don't change time zones.

Drink lots of water and/or juice (not colas or other caffinated sodas). Avoid consuming significant quantities of alcohol as it aggravates the dehydration in addition to giving you a hang-over by the end of the flight. Try to sleep on the flight, even if it isn’t very good sleep.

Get up every few hours and stretch & move around to avoid muscle fatigue/cramps. At your destination, make yourself stay awake until “local bedtime” since falling asleep at noon means you will awaken at 10:00pm – wide awake. Take a nap of not more than 3 hours if you really need sleep. It takes almost a week to fully adjust to the time difference between the USA and Europe.

A “sleep-mask” may help with sleeping on flights and in places where the lights are on all the time. They are available at www.mindfold.com and at luggage shops.

More tips for long flights:

Join the frequent flier program for the airline, unless you already belong to a "partner" program.

Check www.seatguru.com for seat suggestions.  I usually try to get a window seat on really long flights and gather some extra pillows & blankets to make a "bed" that I can lean against.  Call the airline and request a seat as early as allowed.  Also ask if the aircraft has power ports that you can use for i-Pod, etc.

Consider getting a sleep mask (ex. www.mindfold.com) and some earplugs, which may help you sleep (they work for me). Luggage stores and airport shops also sell sleep masks.

I-Pods and portable game devices are great on planes, but the batteries won't last more than a few hours.  Pack one or more books that you have started, or that are from an author you know.  It's really annoying to realize - too late - the book you brought for the flight isn't a good read. Other options are crossword puzzles and similar.  A laptop is practical IF the aircraft is equipped with power ports (which can also re-charge an i-Pod or game device).

Pack a complete change of clothes and basic toiletries in your carryon bag.  Check the security requirements at: www.tsa.gov

Dress in comfortable clothes and shoes that are not too tight (or overly casual).  Your feet will swell during a long flight and tight clothes can make it harder to sleep.

I try to shower just before leaving to go to the airport.  It reduces the grungy feeling you get by the end of a long flight. Use conditioner to reduce hair frizziness.

Tag all of your bags (inside and outside) with your name, e-mail address (but not your home address) and a USA phone number someone will answer.  The free tags from the check-in counter are fine.

Make sure you have your passport and other documents on you before leaving home.

Get to the airport 2 full hours before departure so you don't have to stress.  

You can take something to help you sleep, but try it first.  Many meds can leave you groggy long after you need to be awake.  I just use aspirin.

Chewing gum can help with relieving the pressure in your ears.

To repeat the earlier advice, drink lots of water and juice:  The air in the cabin is very dry and causes dehydration.  Avoid too many drinks with caffeine (including colas) as they can increase the dehydration.

Get up and stretch every few hours.

Try to awaken about an hour before arrival and use the bathroom to wash up.  You will feel a lot better.

Hope you have a great trip!