Many of us go on vacations to countries and regions in different time zones, and some people work shifts outside of the traditional 9-5. How can you adjust to these situations to get a good night’s sleep?
Dr. Natalie
Jetlag: preparing in advance
It is not possible to avoid problems completely. Our body is not adapted to being awake all day, and then going to sleep. Every hour of sleep deprivation should be compensated by an hour of sleep, but it works only in one way: you can make up for it, but you can't get enough of it.
If you have to fly to a different time zone, it's best to shift your schedule in advance. Yes, it's not easy, but it's better to gradually shift your schedule a few days before rather than abruptly. The optimal shift ===in schedule is one hour per day.
Drink more water, and try to sleep on the plane. It is best if you do not do anything for the first 24 hours in a new place to give the body to rearrange. And under no circumstances should you drink alcohol, even if it helps you s...
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