One time, while flying non-stop from New Jersey to southern California, things were going swimmingly- that was until I got back to the east coast and had my entire time schedule thrown off, thanks to jet lag.

According to the Travel Industry Dictionary, jet lag is:

A physiological condition caused by the disorientation of a person’s biological clock due to travel across several time zones. Characterized by irritability, lethargy, insomnia, and other symptoms.

Symptoms

Symptoms of jet lag include:

• Fatigue
• Disorientation
• Lack of concentration and motivation
• Disrupted sleep after travel
• Dehydration
• Discomfort of legs and feet

What you can do about jet lag:

• Prepare for a long trip by getting REST.
• Purchase and try No-Jet-Lag.
• Avoid sleeping pills or pharmaceuticals while you fly.
• Drink plenty of water, approximately 8 to 16 ounces for each hour of travel.
• Practice stretching exercises while on the plane or in the airport.
• Avoid sleeping until bedtime in order to help reset your body clock.

(Via: Magellan’s)

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