Jet Lag
What it is
Jet lag is a disturbance of the body’s 24-hour sleep-wake biorhythms
due to flying across several time zones, especially in an eastwards
direction which shortens the traveller’s day. Moving across
the Earth’s magnetic field from one pole to another may also
play a role (See page).
Jet lag is most likely to affect people over 30 who normally follow
an established daily routine, causing symptoms of general disorientation,
fatigue, poor memory, insomnia, headaches, irritability, poor concentration,
decreased mental ability and reduced immunity.
Self help measures:
If flying east, try going to bed earlier than usual for several nights
before traveling.
If flying west, stay up later than usual for several nights before
leaving.
During the flight, drink plenty of fluids, avoid alcohol, only eat
light meals and sleep as much as possible.
Take high dose antioxidants (eg vitamin C 1g – 3 g with bioflavonoids
per day; vitamin E 400 i.u. daily) before, during and after travelling.
Also take high strength vitamin B complex (eg 50 – 100mg) twice
a day during the flight and for the first 2 days after arrival.
Applying magnetic patches
Apply a magnetic patch to the centre of the forehead for half an hour
once the plane has landed.
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