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When you travel
rapidly through several time zones you could be headed straight for jet lag! That's the zone where you
experience sleep disturbances, daytime fatigue, maybe a headache, and probably some irritability. That's not the way
you want to begin a vacation. So you might not want to lag on following these tips...
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Get
a good night's sleep before you board your flight.
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Change your
sleep pattern gradually a few nights before you take your trip, go to bed early when traveling east and late when traveling
west.
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If you need
to take a nap, keep it short (30-45 minutes), to help you sleep better at night.
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Choose daytime
flights whenever possible, to minimize sleep loss.
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Drink plenty
of water and avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages.
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Spend time
outside in order to get some fresh air and expose yourself to some sunshine. Light plays an essential role in resetting
your biological clock.
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Remember
to exercise before, during and after your traveling.
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A warm bath
helps the brain readjust in a new time zone.
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