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How to Cope with Jet Lag
by: Paul Cris
Due to the different timing zones from country to country the health of the travelers is badly affected. In order to cope up with this difference try out the following procedures. When your arrive during the daytime follow these set of rules: 1) Adjust your watch as per the local timing. 2) Follow a protein-based diet that will keep you active and fresh. 3) Enjoy the mild sunray in the morning. 4) Do some light exercises such as light stretches and walk a little distance to be energetic. 5) Take a short nap if you really feel exhausted say for about 20 minutes or less. Do not go to your bed too early or possibly be awake until 8 or 9 p.m. If you have arrived during the nighttime you must try to keep yourself drowsy in the following ways. 1. Have meal containing maximum carbohydrates. 2. Plan to sleep during the local time even if you are not feeling sleepy. 3. Create an environment that causes sleepiness such as turning on dim lights and taking a hot bath with lavender oil. Avoid using beverages like alcohol, caffeine that keeps you awake even during nights. This will cause you dehydration. Do not drive your vehicle when you are exhausted. Let the driver do the job for your safety.
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This article was posted on January 16, 2006
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