Health Tip: Leave Jet Lag Behind
October 26, 2009, 11:23 AM ET
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Oct. 27 -- (HealthDay News) -- Jet lag is the term for disrupted sleep when you travel between time zones, and your body doesn't adjust to sleeping on a new schedule.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions to minimize jet lag:
Stick to a good bed time and sleep schedule before departing. Don't miss out on sleep in an attempt to beat jet lag.Adjust your bed time by a few hours before you leave, depending on which time zone to which you'll be traveling.If you're only traveling for a few days, don't worry about adjusting to a new time zone.Don't sleep on the flight, unless the flight includes your usual bed time.Don't consume alcohol or caffeine, but do drink plenty of fluids.Keep up with your exercise routine, just not too close to bed time.