Jetlag can be anything from just a nuisance when you are traveling for pleasure, to a real problem if you have an urgent business appointment when you arrive at your destination. Your biological clock and the fatigue associated with sitting on a plane are the two major causes of jetlag. While there are no magic solutions to dealing with jetlag, here are 5 ways to deal with jetlag that will help you cope.

1) Fast

One of the mechanisms that determines our sleeping patterns is our “feeding clock.” At the most primitive level, we are still hunter/gatherers. When we are well fed, we get groggy and want to sleep, but when we are hungry, we become hyper-alert until we find food. If you can, skip the in-flight meals. If that sounds too daunting, at least skip the last meal before landing.

Fasting should not include avoiding water. In fact, it is best to drink plenty of water during your flight. Part of flight fatigue and jet lag is dehydration due to the air conditioning on board. If possible, take your own supply of water with you and drink it frequently.

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