"My biggest jet-lag hack is simple but wildly effective: the second I step onto the plane, I switch to the eating and sleeping rhythm of wherever I'm headed. If it's breakfast time in Tokyo, I'll nibble something light. If it's 10pm in New York, I'm winding down, eye mask on, pretending it's already nighttime. It helps my body clock recalibrate before I've even landed, so I'm not stumbling through arrivals feeling feral."
"As much as we love escaping our day-to-day life by travelling to far-flung destinations, jet lag can make the first few days of a holiday feel like hard work. How to correct our body clocks in a different time zone and bypass the effects of disturbed sleep patterns is a question that still stumps travellers. But some seasoned globetrotters have come up with their own travel hacks."
Jet lag arises from disrupted circadian rhythms after long-haul flights. Immediate adaptation strategies include shifting sleep and meal timing on the plane to match the destination, hydrating thoroughly, and seeking natural daylight and walks upon arrival. Avoid heavy inflight eating, opt for light, healthy meals at the destination, and incorporate light exercise like swimming or yoga to boost alertness. Additional measures include sauna sessions, portable vitamin or homeopathic drops, and cosmetic touch-ups for a fresher appearance. Consistent application of these behavioral and environmental adjustments accelerates body-clock recalibration and reduces the first-days' fatigue and disorientation.
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