A study done for a drug firm indicates that 94 percent of air travelers experience some or all of the common symptoms. Be wary of companies offering quick cures for high prices. Hypnosis can help by reprogramming the subconscious. NASA has found success in resetting the body clocks of astronauts through use of intense artificial light at programmed intervals. Until you discover what's right for you, here are tips to ease the problem.
Eastbound travel tends to throw off the body's clock most.
Alter your bedtime several nights before departing on a long trip. If you are flying east, go to bed one hour earlier for each time zone difference. Westbound travelers should retire one hour later for each time zone. Get a decent night's rest before departure and avoid sleeping pills. Sleep at night and stay awake during the day.