Question 1

what is the best way to handle jet lag from trans-oceanic flights?

Accepted Answer

Jet lag: Drinking a lot of water can help as dehydration actually makes it more difficult for the body temperature adjust to the new time zone. avoidance of caffeine and alcohol on the trip will help prevent dehydration. caffeine can be used to promote daytime alertness when dealing with the decreased alertness after arrival. exposure to the local sun light will tend to resynchronize the circadian rhythm.

Question 2

what is the best way to handle jet lag? is there a difference for east- and westbound travel?l

Accepted Answer

Plan accordingly: There is a difference between eastward and westward travel.

It is generally easier to accommodate to travel west... We just adjust our schedules accordingly.

Travel east is usually more difficult... Travel across 2 or more time zones usually requires about a day/time zone to adjust.

Exposure to bright sunlight is the best method for adjusting to jet-lag.

Question 3

whats the best way to get over jet lag?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Adjust to your new time zone; if you go to bed at 11 do it at 11 in your new zone; avoid naps. Melatonin 3 mg under tongue before bedtime often helps, as does earthing- standing with your bare feet on the ground for awhile. Also try homeopathic Arnica 30c or a remedy called No Jet-lag:
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Question 4

what is the best way to get over jet lag?

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Sleep: Depending how long you will be in the new time zone.If short, a day or so, stay on your home clock.Longer, eat lightly, hydrate hard and sleep and reset to new time zone.

Question 5

what is the best way to get over 7 hour jet lag without wasting any hours?

Accepted Answer

Light exposure: There are many, many approaches to jet lag, however the approach that i think has the best evidence basis involves using light and dark exposure to shift your body's internal clock to the new time zone. British airways has a decent one on their website. For added effect you might try taking melatonin in the evening.

Question 6

what's the best way to stay fit/healthy while traveling, especially internationally w/ jet lag?

Accepted Answer

Optimize all else: If you can't optimize your sleep, at least give yourself the chance to adapt your sleep to a new time zone as possible.  But also, make sure your optimize your activity levels(doesn't mean you have to be in the gym), optimize your eating habits(avoid too much junk food/alcohol) and minimize stress.

Question 7

my friend has jet lag. how do i avoid getting it?

Accepted Answer

Try allowing your: Body to at least partially accommodate to the new time before you travel.  If heading east, try getting up 30 minutes earlier for several days and going to bed earlier.  Melatonin may help. If heading west, reverse the process.

Question 8

is skipping a night of sleep bad for your health? trying to avoid jet lag.

Accepted Answer

A little bit: Especially your brain, but also your endocrine system, neurological system, cardio-vascular system, GI system, etc. All need restoration thoough sleep.  Of course one missed night of sleep will not result in serious ramifications for your health, but in the big picture, proper sleep on a regular basis is one of the most essential components of all for good health and long life.

Question 9

is ambien (zolpidem) safe to take for jet lag, what is the best time to take it?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin: Ambien (zolpidem) has been studied and found to have some benefit for jet lag, however i generally recommend melatonin taken 30 minutes before the intended bedtime; it is better tolerated and a more natural way to adjust to a new time zone.

Question 10

is it true that jet lag can cause rem rebound? does that means that naps should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Sleep deprivation may cause REM rebound, whether it is due to jet lag or not.

Naps kept to 20 minutes can prevent REM rebound and disruption of sleep architecture.

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