Too Tired to Enjoy Your Vacation?

Perhaps jet lag is the culprit. Crossing time zones while you travel is just one of the causes. Some advance knowledge and preparation can result in a more enjoyable trip.

PRIMARY CAUSES OF JET LAG

* Crossing two or more time zones: This is worse on eastbound flights because you have to adjust to an earlier schedule.

* Lack of sleep before you travel.

* Physical exhaustion from doing too much too quickly just before you leave.

* Dehydration: Aircraft air is very dry. Drink plenty of water (not soda, coffee or tea). Some people take their own bottled water with them.

* Disruption of the body's normal wake/sleep schedule (circadian rhythm).

* Alcohol consumption: Alcohol contributes to dehydration. At altitude, affects of alcohol are magnified several times.

* Stale air: Aircraft air is not as oxygenated as outside air. It also contains odors and minute particles emanating from passengers, crew, luggage and the aircraft.

* Inactivity and lack of exercise.

* Climate change.

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF JET LAG

* Slow reflexes - especially dangerous while driving

* Sluggish thought processes - resulting in poor decisions

* Sleep disturbances

* Poor appetite

* Headaches

Read Full Article

Resources for

Soledad Suites