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Fatigue
Being worn out and tired for days after arriving, generally accompanied
by a lack of concentration and motivation, especially for any activity
that requires effort or skill, such as driving, reading or discussing
a business deal. But even simple daily activities can become harder,
and one's capacity to truly enjoy a tourist holiday is significantly
reduced.
Disorientation,
fuzziness
Having to return to check three times to see if a hotel room was
left locked or unlocked is a typical symptom reported by flight
crews experiencing jet lag. Again, not good if you're on a business
trip.
Becoming
irrational or unreasonable
"Losing it" is another symptom reported by aircrew, which
explains why long-haul flights get very tedious near the end, and
why going through customs and immigration and getting to the hotel
often seems like a real drama.
Broken
sleep after arrival
Crossing time zones can cause you to wake during the night and then
want to fall asleep during the day. Your inbuilt circadian rhythms
have been disturbed, and it can take many days for the body to readjust
to the new time zone. (NASA estimates you need one day for every time
zone crossed to regain normal rhythm and energy levels. So a 5-hour
time difference means you will require 5 days to get back to normal!
Can you afford that?)
In
addition to the above symptoms of jet lag, the syndrome is made worse
by some common physical problems caused by being confined in an airliner
for hours:
Dehydration
This can cause headaches, dry skin and nasal irritation, and make
you more susceptible to any colds, coughs, sore throats and flu that
are floating round in the aircraft.
Discomfort of legs and feet
Limbs swelling while flying can be extremely uncomfortable, and in
some cases may prevent travellers wearing their normal shoes for up
to 24 hours after arrival.
A
report from the World Health Organisation directly links jet lag with
problems of diarrhoea caused by microbiological contamination of water
or food, which it says affects about 50% of longhaul travellers. "Factors
such as travel fatigue, jet lag, a change in diet, a different climate
and a low level of immunity may aggravate the problem by reducing
a travellers' resistance and making them more susceptible to this
type of infection or poisoning," the report says.
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Crossing time zones
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main but not the only cause of jet lag is crossing time zones.
Usually going east is worse than going west. Children under three
don't seem to suffer jet lag badly as they are more adaptive and
less set in their ways. Adults who adjust readily to changes of
routine also seem less susceptible to jet lag. Those who are slaves
to a fixed daily routine are often the worst sufferers.
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Your pre-flight condition
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If you're over-tired, excited, stressed, nervous, or hungover
before the flight, you are setting yourself up for a good dose
of jet lag. How many times have you heard travellers say "Don't
worry, I'll catch up on the flight"? Well you don't. The
wise traveller who wants to get the most out of a trip has a good
night's sleep prior to departure.
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Dry Atmosphere
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air aboard passenger jet aircraft is dry. To people who normally
live in more humid conditions the change can be striking. The
dryness can cause headaches, dry skin and dry nasal and throat
membranes, creating the conditions for catching colds, coughs,
sore throats or the flu. Drinking plenty of water helps, and some
frequent flyers take a bottle of water with them. Some airlines
supply water frequently to passengers, but others only have a
small water fountain near the toilets. Coffee, tea alcoholic drinks
and fruit juices are not recommended. Water is what your body
wants.
Cabin Pressure
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a cruising altitude of near 30,000' the aircraft is pressurized
to near 8,000'. Unless you live near 8,000' and are acclimatized
to this pressure you may suffer from swelling, tiredness and lethargy.
Stale Air
- Providing
a constant supply of fresh air in the cabin costs the airlines
money, and some airlines are more willing to oblige than others.
The air supply in business and first-class is often better than
in economy class. A lack of good air helps make you tired and
irritable and can cause headaches. Sometimes if you ask the flight
attendants to turn up the fresh air they will do so.
Alcohol
- The
impact of alcohol on the body is 2-3 times more potent when you're
flying. One glass of wine in-flight has the effect of 2-3 glasses
on the ground. Add this to the other problems mentioned here,
and you can get off the plane with a huge hangover that simply
compounds the effects of jet lag. Food and drink Airline coffee
and tea not only tend to taste awful - they have a higher than
usual caffeine content and are abrasive on the stomach. Orange
juice is also abrasive if you are not used to it. If you don't
normally drink really strong coffee, tea or orange juice, don't
try it while flying. Also go easy on the frequent meals served
in-flight. You don't need them. And sitting in a cramped position
puts extra pressure on your stomach. Also beware risky foods served
on some airlines in certain parts of the world, including salads
and cold meat and fish. According to WHO, 50% of international
travellers get stomach problems, so dietary care is important
while flying.
Lack of exercise
- Lack
of exercise is one of the worst aspects of long-haul flying. It
makes the flight uncomfortable and sets you up for a longer period
of jet lag afterwards. Do stretching exercises in your seat, especially
for the legs, and if possible go for walks up and down the aisle.
If you have a spare seat next to you, try to get your feet up.
Get off the plane whenever possible at stopovers and do some exercises
(don't worry what others think). If there is an opportunity during
a ground stop, take a shower - it freshens you, tones the muscles
and gets the blood moving again.
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No-Jet-Lag does not counter the effects of alcohol, lack
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limiting alcohol consumption, drinking plenty of non-alcoholic
fluids (especially water), putting feet up if there is room, and
taking any opportunity in flight or during ground stops to walk
and do stretching exercises. And try to be in good condition before
starting out.
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- Holiday
travellers can now look forward to enjoying every day of their
vacation, and on returning home can step back into their lives
without taking days off to recover from jet lag.
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- Sports
competitors who have traditionally had to allow a week or more
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