First of all please notice that some explanations in my article are from a “viewpoint” of European Times. You’ll know what I mean when you read my article. AND I am German and have some misspelled words, grammar and phrases. I’m still developing my skills, but just don’t look at this, look at
content itself, and you’ll be happy. ;-)
So go ahead now, I just want you to recognize it. ;-)
The biological clock of body needs a while after a journey into another time belt, in order to adjust itself to new rhythm. Physical and mental symptoms can occur here such as headache, listlessness or nausea, but none jet lag must be helplessly delivered.
Daylight helps itself cells, automatically to program on "Day". When you fly in direction to east, for example to Thailand, it might be harder for you - you lose several hours. In order to prepare some days in advance for new sleep rhythm, you should spend some time in daylight in early evening. During flight it is advisable to sleep in advance. Then adjustment goes faster.
When you travel toward west, approximately to USA, you’ll have it easier. Nevertheless you should try to plan its arrival around noon time to get brightest light of day. Important appointments or activities at arrival place you should plan at time of day, at which you are most awake: After a flight in direction to east in evening, after a flight in direction to west in morning.
Sleep on board
Many humans have problems to fall asleep on tiny seat in airplane. Therefore in such a way some seizes to sleep pills or tranquilizers. This unnatural interference into bio rhythm of body affects negatively to your adjustment at recent time conditions.
It is healthier to create yourself in airplane as good sleep conditions as possible: Take yourself an inflatable neck cushion and an eye mask in airplane. Some airlines distribute themselves these implements on board, but you shouldn’t rely on it however.
Since feet often swell on a flight, it is advisable to take your shoes off and to carry yourself on a warm cosy pair of socks. Even if you feel yourself it’s not cold, you should cover yourselves before falling asleep with a light cover (you’ll get one by all long distance flights), so that you do not wake up freezing and protect yourself from a cold! I for myself know what I’m talking about. I have seen many people who underestimated this point and had a cold at their additional days after their flight.
