Christmas is just a couple of days away, and many of us are flying across different time zones to be with family and friends for the holiday season. It doesn’t matter if airports are jam-packed with those who also want to catch a flight and lines are long during this time, what is important is to be home with loved ones. But the problem when you fly across time zones is jet lag; the more hours out of your regular time zone you are, the longer you are jet lagged. Instead of enjoying the holidays to the fullest, you’ll find yourself feeling like a zombie trying to party.
The symptoms of jet lag are not the same for every person. It also depends on the number of time zones you crossed and the direction you took. The most common symptoms are headache, fatigue, problems with digestion, irritability and some disorientation. Of course, no one would like to have those symptoms during the holidays, so here are some tips that may help you handle holiday jet lag:
1. Sleep. This is the most obvious way of preventing jet lag. Be sure to get a good and restful night’s sleep before a flight. If you are scheduled to arrive in the morning, try to sleep on the plane, but if you are scheduled to arrive in the evening try to stay awake. This will help your body adjust to the new time zone when you arrive.
2. Drink lots of water before the flight and avoid coffee and other beverages with caffeine because they will dehydrate you. Be sure to drink at least a glass of water every hour during the flight. Alcohol is also not advisable.
Here are things that you can do to help minimize the symptoms of jet lag when you arrive at your destination:
1. Get yourself a good salt bath or go to the beach to have a dip in the sea, this is said to help balance your electromagnetic system.
2. If you arrive in the morning, be sure to get some sunshine immediately, a few minutes of morning sun will help your body set its orientation.
3. Get moving immediately. Walk, climb stairs (avoid escalators and elevators), and don’t think about time zones.
If you do the above things, you’ll be able to minimize the effects of jet lag and you’ll be able to enjoy the holidays more.
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