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While traveling, drink plenty of water. Stay away from alcohol, fizzy drinks and coffee. These drinks only exacerbate jetlag causing dehydration, tiredness and headaches. Drink plenty of water. Chamomile tea is very calming. Eat Lightly. The last thing your body needs it to digest a large meal. Exercise - “Economy Class Syndrome” is caused from inactivity or sitting in
same position for an extended time. When
time permits, get up and walk around
aircraft.
Specific exercises and stretching techniques can be accessed through:
http://www.airnz.co.nz/resources/inflight_exercises.pdf
Try and get some sleep. Sleeping onboard will not only help to pass
time, but can help you feel refreshed upon arrival. A travel neck pillow will assist in your sleeping, providing excellent head support. Avoid sleeping pills at all costs.
When you arrive, getting a quick nap will seem very attractive indeed – but resist this temptation. Go to bed at your normal bedtime (based on local time). This will force your body to adjust to any new time zones far quicker.
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