Health Tip: Minimize Jet Lag

Have any big travel plans coming up and worried that you’re going to get struck by a bad case of jet lag? In order to help you enjoy your vacation or be as productive as possible on your business trip, here’s some tips that will help you re-adjust to your new time zone!

• Limit your alcohol intake – Although alcohol may make you feel sleepy it can interrupt your sleep and prevent you from reaching your deepest, most refreshing sleep levels.

• Stick to local meal and bed times – The faster you get on your new schedule the better your chances of acclimating to your new time zone.

• Plan your flight based on your schedule – If you’re flying a long distance and not good at sleeping on planes, take that into consideration. Your jet lag will be even worse if you stay up all night on a red-eye and then have to acclimate to a new time zone.