Answer should specify tried and tested methods of rest, pre-flight precautuions, non-hazardous medication,etc.
2006-07-23 19:04:02 · 6 answers · asked by Mangesh Atmaram 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Two things that help me:
(1) When the time difference is such that you feel like going to bed/sleep early, force yourself to stay up until your normal bed time. That helps you synchronize sooner.
(2) Take melatonin (a hormone that's a key part of synchronizing human sleep cycles) about 20 min before bed time. I take a single 3 mg tablet. I bought them at the local pharmacy.
I also found some pretty good information on the web. I put the links under "Sources" below.
2006-07-23 19:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by pollux 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can help you out with over the counter medication. It's called Melatonin Your body produces it naturally while sleeping and it's proven to help overcome jetlag. Take up to 3 mg before going to sleep. Happy Zzz
2006-07-23 19:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by sabina-2004@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way you phrased your question and your details make me believe you are looking for two seperate answers.
1.) To "overcome" jet-lag - Meaning to treat it when you have it - The best method is sleep.
2.) To "prevent" jet lag - In my experience, "jet-lag" cannot really be prevented. For me it has always worked to sleep on the plane. DO NOT wear a watch or other timekeeping device on the plane. (This will just confuse you.) Try as best you can to not pay such close attention to the time you left and the time you arrived, and as soon as possible after arriving, catch a cat-nap or two. The following day, you will be good to go.
If you are getting physically ill from jet-lag, I recommend speaking to a physician before you travel next. S/He may be able to recommend something for you to take or do in the days preceeding your travels to lessen the effects of jet-lag.
Good luck - And happy travels!
2006-07-23 19:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay up and sleep at the regular hour for the time zone. Stay awake until that time.
What this does is resets your internal clock to match that of everyone else.
Drink lots of water too because cabin air is dry and dehydrates you.
-R
2006-07-23 19:09:59 · answer #4 · answered by Rustomji 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stay up into the morning and then sleep, and set your alarm. The next night you'll be tired in time. Just make up for it by balancing your sleep.
2006-07-23 19:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by d12.emin3m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get sunlight on the back of your knees or shine a light on them.
i don't know why but it works it like recharges
2006-07-23 19:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋