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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Avoid Effects of Jet Lag !!

How does one avoid the debilitating effects of jet lag ?

  1. Get plenty of sleep before you leave.
  2. Don't drink a lot of alcohol.
  3. Eat well-balanced meals.
  4. Avoid overheating.
  5. Exercise as much as you can on your trip.
  6. Use sleep medicines for only a few days.
  7. Get used to a new time zone by going along with the local meal and bedtime schedules.
  8. Even healthypeople can get blood clotes in their legs after long flights. Try to walk every now & then during the flight (unless the crew tells you not to ).
  9. Drink water, stretch your calf muscles while you're sitting and wear support stockings.

Source : TOI