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A five hour flight from the east to the west coast of the United States may well result in jet lag.
Crossing the International Date Line does not contribute to jet lag, as the guide for calculating jet lag is the number of time zones crossed, and the maximum possible disruption is plus or minus 12 hours
If the time difference between two locations is greater than 12 hours, subtract that number from 24
Note, for example, that the time zone GMT+14 will be at the same time of day as GMT-10, though the former is one day ahead of the latter.
The symptoms of jet lag can be quite varied, depending on the amount of time zone alteration
They may include the following:
Irregular sleep patterns, insomnia Disorientation, grogginess, irritability Mild depression constipation or diarrhea
Other symptoms which some may attribute to jet lag, such as nausea, ear aches and swollen feet, may be caused by the mode of travel rather than the time zone change.
It is possible to minimize the effects of jet lag by following some basic steps before, during, and after the flight.
People are advised to get plenty of rest, exercise and follow a healthy diet
When the person is in good shape, it is easier to cope after landing.
Also, it is recommended to visit the doctor to plan a coping strategy for medical conditions that require monitoring, including when to take medications or any other necessary detail.
Another advice is to adapt to the destination time zone in advance
This includes starting the daily routine one hour before or after one normally does from three to four weeks before departure.
To avoid dehydration, passengers are discouraged from taking alcoholic beverages and caffeine
Caffeine not only causes dehydration but also disrupts sleeping schedules
On the contrary, the recommendation is to drink plenty of water to help counteract the effects of the dry atmosphere inside the plane.
Passengers are encouraged to exercise their legs while sitting and move around the plane when the seat belt sign is switched off, every hour or two
One option to counteract jet lag is to break the trip into smaller segments if it is too long and stay overnight in some city
And, finally, to adjust sleeping hours on the plane to match the destination time.