Question 1

What causes jet lag?

Accepted Answer

Jet lag is caused by a mismatch between your internal clock and the external world. Your internal clock is set and reset every day by sunlight and melatoinin.  To combat the fatigue, malaise, and nausea which go along with jet lag try to reset your internal clock: get out into the daylight in the morining and evening. You can use melatonin (available over the counter) before bedtime too.

Question 2

What is jet lag e-w vs w-e?

Accepted Answer

Jet lag is any time travel but it is usually most pronounced e-w.  You've lost time.  Also body is not able to sleep as late in morning because it feels like it is later, so people get up earlier than they would.

Question 3

Is there a way to stop jet lag?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your direction of flight, and how many time zones you will cross.  If only 1-2 time zones, you will probably be okay, but if 3 or more going east, you will need equilibration.  You can help yourself by drinking water, moving around on the plane, staying away from alcohol & caffeine, and adapt to new time zone by being in sunshine.  Can use melatonin .3 to 3 mg when you want to sleep.

Question 4

How many days does jet lag last?

Accepted Answer

Depending on number of time zone traveled. Traveling from ny to la in usa is 3 time zone and about 3 days it last. Traveling west is less taxing to body then traveling east.  Generally jet lag takes one day per time zone traveled. Same time zone travel from north to south has no effect on body like ny to orlando.

Question 5

What are the symptoms of jet lag?

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Jet lag symptoms may include:
insomnia, early waking or excessive sleepiness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, constipation or diarrhea, malaise, muscle aches and
menstrual symptoms in women.

Question 6

Does eating help or worsen jet lag?

Accepted Answer

Heavy eating/alcohol intake worsens jet lag.
Not eating/fasting worsens jet lag.
Light food/light drinking may be best.
Beginning with the new time zone's daily routing as soon as possible...In flight!..Also helps.

Question 7

How do you tell if you have jet lag?

Accepted Answer

Jet lag occurs when you travel east or westbound. Typically you feel fatigued, mild nausea, and have trouble with sleeping.  It lasts a few days, often worse on the first day. Get out into sunlight and take melatonin if you are having trouble sleeping.

Question 8

What are some of the tests for jet lag?

Accepted Answer

Polysomnography, Sleep diary.

Question 9

Is there more than one symptom of 'jet lag' ?

Accepted Answer

Jet lag symptoms can include headache, mild nausea, and of course fatigue. Feeling "awake" and unable to sleep when you should (eg: in the middle of the night), also typical.

Question 10

My sister has jet lag. what should i tell her?

Accepted Answer

Jet lag is a disruption of circadian rhythm caused by traveling to different time zones.  Basically adaption to the the local cycles of light and nutrition are the most effective means to adjust.  If possible, a day or so before traveling, begin to change sleeping and eating times to those of the destination.  Fasting for about 16 hours during travel and exposure to light also attenuates effects.

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What causes jet lag?

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What is jet lag e-w vs w-e?

Is there a way to stop jet lag?

How many days does jet lag last?

What are the symptoms of jet lag?

Does eating help or worsen jet lag?

How do you tell if you have jet lag?

What are some of the tests for jet lag?

Is there more than one symptom of 'jet lag' ?

My sister has jet lag. what should i tell her?

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