How to save yourself from Jet Lag

Here’s how you can ensure a happy and healthy tour. Travellers often prefer a flight journey over other modes, owing to its convenience and shorter travel time. However, what often comes along with it is jet lag.

The sense of fatigue and dizziness that one goes through, especially after a long-haul flight, takes away the pleasure of travel. It may also have an adverse affect on your health. According to World Health Organisation, jet lag can lead to indigestion, disturbance in the bowel function, blood pressure fluctuations, among other disorders.

So, before your jet lag kills all the energy for travel, here are some of the measures you can undertake to have a stress-free vacation.

1. Adjust your body clock: This should begin at least three days before your day of departure. Keep shifting your sleeping schedule, by an hour or two, to suit it to the local timings at your travel destination.

2. Opt for a split-trip: This allows more time to the body to adapt to the new routine. Plus, it can reduce the air fare for your journey.

3. Keep your body hydrated: It is always advisable to avoid alcohol or caffeine while on a long-haul flight. Drink as much water as possible.

4. Don’t fall for a nap: Might sound impractical otherwise, but falling asleep as soon as you reach your hotel, is never a good idea. Head out instead; go for a walk in the neighbourhood and explore. And if you can’t do without sleeping, utilise the time in the flight to do so.

5. Exposure to sunlight: Once you arrive at your destination, keep your windows open to feel the brightness of daylight. It always makes you feel better.

6. Try working out: Might not sound as good an idea, but a little bit of exercise will help regulate blood flow in your body, thus reducing the chances of a jet lag.