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Dealing with Jet Lag During Air Travel
What Exactly is Jet Lag?
For passengers who have previously purchased flight tickets and embarked on long-haul flights, the term Jet lag - a condition causing bodily disruption due to time zone differences, resulting in headaches and fatigue - might be familiar.
So, what causes Jet lag? What is the cause of Jet lag in the body? Our bodies maintain a biological clock similar to a normal 24-hour clock, with natural cycles of day and night. Booking flight tickets, traveling from one country to another with time zone changes disrupts the biological clock, causing it to lose sync and alertness. Some studies suggest that Jet lag occurs when flying to countries with a time zone difference of 5 hours or more. The greater the time zone difference, the higher the likelihood of experiencing Jet lag.
Jet lag is a bodily disruption syndrome when flying to different time zones
Symptoms of Jet lag
So, what are the symptoms of Jet lag when flying?
- Headaches, migraines.
- Lack of focus, constant fatigue, tension.
- Sleep disturbances: Feeling sleepy during the day while being completely awake at night.
Lack of appetite or unusual cravings, especially at night, can signal underlying health issues.
Irregular menstrual cycles may indicate hormonal imbalances or other health concerns.
Depending on individual health and condition, particularly in seniors or children, one may experience one or more of the aforementioned symptoms. If symptoms persist beyond 5 days, seeking medical attention is advised.
Tips for preventing Jet lag when traveling by plane
Opt for comfortable, loose-fitting attire on long-haul flights, avoiding tight clothing and high heels.
For awake times, consider activities like reading, watching movies, or listening to music.
If feeling weary, stand up and move around on the plane, or try some of the exercises below:
- Lift your feet off the floor and rotate your ankles clockwise and counterclockwise 5 times.
- Keep your heels on the floor, then raise your toes and reverse 5 times.
- Extend your legs straight, then bring your knees towards your chest, hold for 15 seconds, repeat twice.
- Rotate your shoulders in circular motions clockwise and counterclockwise 5 times.
- Turn your head left-right, front-back, 10 times each.
- Bend forward to touch your thighs 20 times.
Ensure natural sleep, strictly avoid sleeping pills. If possible, opt for business class tickets to lie down instead of sitting throughout a long-haul flight.
Avoid hard-to-digest foods, fast foods, and refrain from consuming alcohol, carbonated drinks, and caffeine.
Consider bringing dried fruits, nuts, and cereals to snack on during long flights.
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Time Zone Differences Between Countries
Jet lag is a common ailment on flights, especially long-haul journeys with time zone differences exceeding 5 hours. However, jet lag can be mitigated if you know how to prevent it beforehand and during the flight. Additionally, if you have any inquiries regarding jet lag prevention and treatment, please contact Mytour at 19002605, press 0.
Daisy Ng
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