Written By: Poorva Chavan | Updated: May 18, 2015, 9:50 AM
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If you often fly to different continents you know how a jet lag throws your normal body functions out of sync. Your body clock, eating and sleeping patterns get disturbed, there are hormonal changes which take a toll on your health and also your trip. Follow these tips to overcome your jetlag in a jiffy
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Drink enough water and eat lightly a day or two before your flight.
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A few days before you travel, switch your bed time closer to your new time zone.
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Change the time on your watch to the local time the moment you board the plane. This psychologically help you to get used to the time difference.
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Walk around your cabin every half an hour so your feet won't swell from sitting for too long.
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Avoid popping sleeping pills while on the plane, it increases your risk of rebound insomnia the next night.
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Eat a full meal at the local lunch or dinner time. This will help you adjust easily.
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Red Wine
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Avoid caffeine too as it offsets drowsiness.
