| How to Beat Jet Lag |
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| Written by Brenda Keener | |
| Sunday, 09 December 2007 | |
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When traveling internationally or even from coast-to-coast, jet lag can keep you from feeling and performing at your best. How do you beat jet lag? Here are some useful suggestions to help you feel refreshed and energetic during your trip.
 International Traveller Secondly, get an MP3 player such as an iPod or Sandisk Sansa and fill it with relaxing music. Get good quality earbuds – this will help to drown out the sounds of the crying baby two aisles up. Last but not least, an eye shield will help block out the light from your neighbor’s reading lamp. It is common sense to set your watch to the time zone you are visiting before you get on the airplane. Keep a close eye on the time, and go to sleep at your normal bedtime in the new time zone. Melatonin helps some people; others use sleeping pills or Tylenol PM. Try not to drink alcohol on the plane as it dehydrates you and does not promote restful sleep. Set an alarm on your MP3 player or watch to wake you at your normal waking time in the new time zone. It is common sense to set your watch to the time zone you are visiting before you get on the airplane. Keep a close eye on the time, and go to sleep at your normal bedtime in the new time zone. Melatonin helps some people; others use sleeping pills or Tylenol PM. Try not to drink alcohol on the plane as it dehydrates you and does not promote restful sleep. Set an alarm on your MP3 player or watch to wake you at your normal waking time in the new time zone. |
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