Rapid travel through multiple time zones can take its toll
on your physical and mental well-being. "Jet Lag" is the phrase used
to describe the condition when your body’s internal clock is out of sync with
the actual time in the region to which you have traveled. It is important to
try to adjust your internal body clock to get the most out of your tour. Here
are some tips on how to prevent jet lag:
1.
Rise and Shine
On the day of the flight, consider getting out of bed
earlier than usual. Waking up earlier, followed by a busy day spent in the
airport, will surely help to tire you out so that you can easily fall to sleep
on your overnight flight.
2.
Hydrate
It is common to become dehydrated on long flights. Make sure
to drink lots of water, before you travel, to compensate for the possibility of
dehydration. Keep drinking water during the flight, and after you arrive.
Staying hydrated will help you to stay feeling well – dehydration can take a
huge toll on the body and make us feel fatigued, dizzy and confused. This can
even lead to muscle soreness and headaches.
3.
Eat Well
All of our Pilgrimages (except Mexico) require an overnight
flight. In this case, you will likely be served an evening meal during your
flight. Try to avoid foods that are very fatty or high in sugar or
carbohydrates – these foods can keep you awake or impact the quality of your
sleep.
4.
Change your Clocks
After you eat, set your watch ahead to the actual time of
your final destination. This way, you are prepared and in sync when you land
which will help to combat any grogginess or confusion you may experience.
5.
Catch Some Zzz’s
On your overnight flight, try to get to sleep as soon as you
possibly can.
Stick to Your Nighttime Routine
Try to follow some resemblance of your nightly routine – if
you watch a TV Show, read a book, take melatonin, or have a cup of tea before
bed at home, do that on the plane as well.
Get Comfortable
We all know that airplane seats are not the most comfortable
of spaces to sleep, so try to prepare ahead of time by making sure you have
everything you need to get as comfortable as you can on your flight so that you
can get to sleep quickly. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a travel blanket,
neck pillow, eye mask and earplugs or noise cancelling headphones.
This is the most important step! Take advantage of this time
to get as much rest as possible so that you can start you trip refreshed and
ready!
6.
Stretch
If sleep is evading you, try to stretch as much as you can.
Get out of your seat and move about the cabin a bit. Stretching will keep your
muscles from cramping or becoming stiff and will increase your circulation and
oxygen flow.
7.
Get Moving
When you get to your final destination, do not check in to
your hotel for a nap! Get active right away and try to stay awake until 10:00
PM local time so that you adjust to the local time.
Touring often begins on the day that you arrive, so don’t
miss some of the experience by sleeping or suffering through exhaustion. Proper
preparation, and following these steps, will help you to take advantage of your
travel time for rest so that you can make the most of your trip!
For more helpful travel information like this, check out our
Final Instruction Booklets (included with your Travel Documents) or the
specific Web Link’s to different countries entitled, “Know Before You Go”
http://www.206tours.com/info/
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