Ward Off Jet Lag

Jet lag occurs when the body has trouble adjusting to travel across time zones.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these recommendations to minimize symptoms:

*Get plenty of sleep before you leave.
*Avoid alcohol consumption right before, during, and right after your flight.
*Eat healthy, well-balanced meals and healthy portion sizes.
*Get plenty of exercise during your trip.
*If you take sleep medication, use it only for a few days.
*Follow the local schedule of your new time zone, not the old one.