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Jet Lag
As seen on BCTV Noon News July 26th 2005
BEFORE YOU JET SET…
Jet lag is essentially the result of our body clock becoming out of sync with that of our new destination. The symptoms can include loss of appetite, fatigue, insomnia, irritability and disorientation. The severity often depends on the number of time zones one has crossed and personal circumstance. Traveling east-west rather than north-south causes the problem for jet lag. Here are some tips to avoid this uncomfortable side effect of travel:
1. Get a good night sleep the night before and be well hydrated before getting onto the plane.
2. While in flight drink lots of fluids (preferably water). Avoid coffee and alcohol, which can cause dehydration and disturb sleep patterns. Aim for 1 cup of water for every hour in flight and an extra cup for every dehydrating beverage.
3. Be aware that gases expand in flight and so overloading your system with food can become uncomfortable.
4. Walk around occasionally to stretch your legs and stimulate your muscles. This should be easy as you will likely need to visit the restroom with all the water you are drinking.
5. If you are flying at night, attempt to get some sleep by using the earplugs and blindfold (to block out the sound and light, which may keep you awake).
6. When arriving at your new destination try to go for a walk or swim to wake your body up and get your muscles moving again.
7. Set your clock to the new time! Stay up if it is mid-day at your arrival site and try to get on local time.
Watch for the Eating for Energy segment every Tuesday on BCTV’s Noon News Hour!