Comments on: The Secrets on How to Finally Prevent Jet Lag

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 08:08:02 +0000

In reply to Tereza. That's a great idea. I have never tried ginger for that but do get car sick so maybe I'll try on my next big trip.

By: Tereza

Tereza — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 14:08:36 +0000

Great tips! Thank you for sharing – I knew about few of them, it’s nice to have them as a list :) I am a big fan of baby wipes, I also chose to fall asleep on the longest of flights (or after 1st big meal if the flight is non-stop – As European, I can’t imagine meal without wine, but I agree – drink a lot of water!).
I had to smile while reading that you wake-up early and freshen-up – I could see myself rocking those baby wipes & mascara while everybody still asleep, asking for strong black tea with sugar :)))
To fall asleep I need eye mask, ear plugs AND a hoodie! It helps me to keep my hair in one place. One tip for those who also hate A/C: bring herbal sweets (e.g. strepsils). You freshen up your breath and fight against the sore throat.
Also one tip for those who feel little faintly – natural cure for dizziness and such is ginger! Candied ginger is my all time item on packing list.
Happy travelling to all! :)

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:30:25 +0000

In reply to Taylor. That makes sense, I'd say I'd give it a try- but if I'm hungry after a flight it's so hard to wait to eat!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 17:07:52 +0000

great tips! There’s another tip I’ve heard that could help jet lag, though I’m not entirely sure if it works but after landing, don’t eat again until the next day at breakfast. It’s supposed to tell your body that your new day starts when you have breakfast. Not sure but good tips and ones I will definitely be using.

By: Karyn @ Not Done Travelling

Karyn @ Not Done Travelling — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 11:06:58 +0000

I haven’t managed to beat jet lag yet, so I’m glad to hear somebody else say that eventually you can reduce it almost to nothing!

I agree on the getting up and getting yourself sorted thing though. I find the process of passing immigration quite stressful (perhaps this is because I suffer from anxiety or maybe this is just normal? lol). So even though I don’t actually sleep on planes (I just can’t) I get up, go to the loo, brush my teeth and hair, walk around the cabin a little to help myself really feel awake, and have a “wake-up” cuppa. Then when the hostesses hand out the entry cards (depending on the country you’re entering) I’m all relaxed when I fill mine out. I then get my travel documents organised, make sure I’m basically ready to pick up my bag and go, and then get settled and watch TV until it’s time to land. Being organised makes such a difference.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 08:07:29 +0000

In reply to Emily from Let's Roam Wild. whichever time offers the cheapest flight :) haha. I usually plan my trips so that I fly the longest leg through the night though so I can fall asleep fairly naturally.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 08:05:30 +0000

In reply to Katie. Any excuse for more chocolate!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 08:00:16 +0000

In reply to Heather. ohhh man, if I'm in the middle seat it's like th end of the world. I beg to switch haha. Lucky you that you can!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 07:58:00 +0000

In reply to J in Beijing. Yep, powering through is so important!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 07:57:37 +0000

In reply to Pam | a Blonde around the World. I'm a lot like you! I can sleep really easily so I try not to on short connecting flights so I can work :)

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 07:56:55 +0000

In reply to Colleen Brynn. haha you're going to miss huck once you've gone!

By: Emily from Let's Roam Wild

Emily from Let's Roam Wild — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 02:26:35 +0000

Absolutely love this, Rachel. Gotta take advice from the nurse! Do you have thoughts on what time of day to depart for long flights?

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 01:21:38 +0000

I’ve got 3o hours of flying coming up in a couple weeks, so I will definitely be employing some these! I once sat close to a guy who only drank wine on a 12 hour flight and did not pee once. I can’t imagine what he felt like getting off of that plane! I take some homeopathic remedies that work, so I am going to look into the ones another commenter mentioned. I also like your idea of having chocolate as a snack. I will always use an excuse for that!

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 21:19:39 +0000

Jetlag doesn’t really bother me anymore, just one day of fatigue and then it’s done. And we’re talking even Asia to/from the US east coast. I usually drink two of the little wines with my dinner, watch a movie and then sleep the rest of the way until breakfast. For sleeping, I use earplugs, an eye mask and a neck pillow and usually don’t have any problems, even if I’m stuck in the middle seat. I agree that it’s mostly all in your head. I used to have awful trouble with jetlag. I could never fall asleep on a plane and was miserable for a week after the flight. But then one day I stopped stressing out about not being able to fall asleep and guess what? I ended up sleeping most of the flight and felt great the next day!

By: J in Beijing

J in Beijing — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:28:08 +0000

Agree with all this. Especially Nurse Rachel’s advice to stick with water and not alcohol on a plane :-) . I’m definitely a freshen up with wipes, toothbrush etc person too- makes me feel better and fresher when I get off the plane. I’m all about powering through then getting a proper nights sleep too. It definitely makes a difference.

By: Colleen Brynn

Colleen Brynn — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 10:15:25 +0000

So I’m reading this in your living room between you and Huck, and I just love how you this post is, down to the moonstone rings! I’m all about that travel pillow and the sleeping mask. These are some great tips, and you are right, it so often if a mental battle, but tips like getting yourself ready, sipping coffee and wiping your face to feel less greasy are great practical tips to feel less jet lag!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 09:26:57 +0000

In reply to Christie. oooh, I have never heard of those! Even if a placebo ... if it worked might as well keep trying it!

By: Christie

Christie — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 07:49:29 +0000

Yes to all of the above! Especially #8, there is something about the fabric of plane seats that makes hair an absolute matted, static mess! Last time I travelled I took homeopathic jetlag tablets and I don’t know if it was the placebo effect but they did wonders – I didn’t experience jet lag at all. Sometimes, you just have to push through it!

By: Pam | a Blonde around the World

Pam | a Blonde around the World — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 01:11:38 +0000

Great advices!!! I usea coupleof these myself!
Especially the hydrating one! It’s so important to stay hydrated and it DOES make the difference, as you said!
I’m lucky/unlucky to be able to sleep on every-single-transpirtation-mean this is good for recharging but i never get to do stuff I bring with me, like reading, keeping up with the blog ecc…. :)