I am off to Florida on holiday on Saturday morning and always spend the first few days of my holiday really suffering from jetlag from the 5hr time difference from here in the UK. I really want to make the most of my time away, so any sugestions for a quick recovery would be greatly appreciated.
2006-07-20 08:43:12 · 12 answers · asked by kiwi 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Orlando
Sleep all the way there on the flight. I travel a lot and never suffer from jet lag because I sleep on the flght. If its too noisy get some ear plugs and an eye mask but the cabin crew should switch off the lights and pull down the blinds during the flight to let you sleep. Have a nice flight and enjoy your holiday. dont sleep until its night time there and you will soon get back into your sleep routine ov er there...in other words ...sleep only when its their bed time and your body will adjust to the timings quickly. Ask the cabin crew and they will advise you also.
2006-07-20 08:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by beyond paradise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way I know to stop having jetlag is to:
1) Adjust your watch and personal time zone to the local foreign destination before you leave.
2) On the aircraft act according to your destination time. This might mean sleeping when others are awake and vice versa.
3) Dont drink alcohol as it will dehydrate you. Drink lots of water.
When you get ot your destination you should find that you are more likely to be fresh and ready to go. Not dead to the world like many others.
This also applies on the return journey. It has always worked for me. However I cant promise as everyone is different.
2006-07-20 11:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by Martin C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, try to acclimate yourself to the time difference before you leave- adjusting your sleep pattern by 1/2 hour each night until your schedule is in synch with the new time zone (do the same on the tail end of your trip). Try to avoid drinking alcohol on the plane, and drink a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated.
When you arrive, do your best to maintain a regular schedule, including wake up times and meals- this will help your body to adjust faster. Try to make sure that your early activities are outdoors or in a brightly lit room. If possible, the last few hours before bedtime shouldn't be in a brightly lit or noisy environment, but if you are out partying, it might help to take an hour or so at the end of the day to unwind in a dimly lit room or out on the balcony or patio.
Try to limit your alcohol, caffeine and sugar intakes, as these can affect your sleep patterns and daily energy levels. Be sure to remember to take any medications at your normal times, too.
Have fun, and wear lots of sunscreen!
2006-07-20 08:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by Jennygrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If possible, for the week before you leave, begin to adjust you schedule to ease the transition. Such as each day, go to bed and get up a half hour earlier.
Hope this helps. And I hope you have a fantastic holiday! Are you going to Disney World?
2006-07-20 11:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by tweetymay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a recovery afterwards, but if you arrive in the morning/afternoon, take some melatonin before the flight... you'll zonk out until you land. Seems to help. If you arrive at night... better not to sleep on plane, so you'll sleep when you arrive.
2006-07-20 08:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by warriorn639mr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prior to your launch date, start acclimatizing yourself to the timezone of your target. 5 hrs isn't that big of a deal. When I was in the military, I would switch from working days to working nights many times (12 on, 12 off) That was pretty tough. Didn't get any advanced notice either, like you have.
2006-07-20 08:50:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a homeopathic product called, not surprisingly, No Jet Lag. I've used it with success. http://www.nojetlag.com/
Generally, though, on your arrival stay up until the regular bedtime. Stay active, drink LOTS of water.
See if you can start adjusting your internal clock to EST before you leave by changing your sleep and awakening times.
2006-07-20 08:47:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start adjusting your body clock to that time zone now if possible. If not, then whatever time you arrive, do what's normal for that time of day. (If you arrive at 9am, go have breakfast and do some sightseeing or something instead of sleeping. If you arrive at noon, go to lunch. If you arrive at 10pm, settle in for bedtime.) This way you start to trick your body clock into adjusting.
2006-07-20 08:48:28 · answer #8 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat at the right times for the new time zones and sleep loads of on the plane.
2006-07-20 08:50:28 · answer #9 · answered by electric_susie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adopt US time in the last two days before you go.
2006-07-20 08:46:54 · answer #10 · answered by arnold 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋