Jet lag is caused by a rapid change in time zones that confuses your internal clock, accompanied by the harsh environment of commercial airliners. It's no wonder many of us feel lethargic and dazed after a long flight. Although many people have their own cures for jet lag, in reality there is no single remedy other than time for readjustment. However, there are ways to minimize the effects of airline travel.
Dehydration promotes jet lag.
The environment in an airplane is typically drier than any desert, so it's a good idea to abstain from alcohol and drink plenty of water. No matter how tempting the free drinks in first class might be, the best thing you can do is drink 8 to 12 ounces of water every hour in flight. Still, these are only some tricks to minimize jet lag. It's thought that, when you're awake, light enters the eyes and stimulates a mechanism in the blood that adjusts your internal clock. In the future, we may wear light pads on our legs and feet while traveling to beat jet lag once and for all.