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Can a 2 hour nap after a 6 time zone crossed flight cure possible jet lag?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

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It will: Help but your body will take time to adjust to the new time zone. Power naps will help with the transition. But not eliminate the jet lag

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Answered 8/13/2014

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