Jet Lag

Jet-Lag

Jet-lag can take you out. But there are several ways to combat it before your trip and once you arrive. Studies show that it can take a full 24-hours for each time zone you travel through. For example; I live in Colorado and traveling to Italy I pass through 8 time zones. So if you find you are affected by jet lag and do nothing to combat it you could be feeling those effects for 8 days! Some of the easiest ways to help minimize jet lag include the following:

Take melatonin once you are at your destination to help sleep through the night (1mg is enough if you don’t use this on a regular basis)
Depending on if you are traveling east or west start going to bed earlier or later a few day to a week before your trip
- Traveling west start going to bed later
- Traveling east start going to bed earlier
If traveling on a long flight try to sleep and eat on the schedule of your destination
Drink plenty of water and if possible avoid alcohol and caffeine during travel (easier said than done – I mean who doesn’t love free wine on overseas flights?!)

Below are some links to help fight the tired fog that is jet-lag.