Jet lag demystified—and cured (infographic)

Jet lag is a pesky side effect of taking a really great trip far, far away. How does jet lag work? How can it be cured, quickly? Here’s how:

Learn more below.

Infographic created by eBookers.

Before flying: exercise, use lavender to relax and drink green tea.

In-flight: walk around, stand, stretch, bring sleep aids (a blindfold, neck rest, ear plugs), change your watch to the time zone of your destination, drink water, drink more water.

Once you’ve landed: avoid alcohol and caffeine 3-4 hours before bed, use melatonin and eat cherries at night.

Some facts about jet lag:

Flying westward causes less jet lag than flying eastward
Sleeping pills can do more harm than good
The time it takes for the body to adjust is proportional to the number of time zones passed
Signs of jet lag are fatigue, irritability, loss of concentration and loss of appetite

Plus, you can try the Argonne Anti-Jet-Lag-Diet four days before you fly. Just eat high protein breakfasts, high carbo dinners, and really light in between.