Learn These Game Changing Ways To Overcome Jet lag

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Learn These Game Changing 

Ways

To Overcome Jet lag 

I fly a lot. My work often takes me across several time zones. I travel to see clients in the USA and Australia, both a long way from my home in the U.K. and on very different latitudes. Twice a year, I spend a significant amount of time at MIT Sloan where my body clock adjusts totally and then I return home to face the re-adjustment! I’m passionate about exploring in my spare time. I love to visit different places and experience new cultures. But I understand - perhaps too much - how flying long haul can be detrimental to brain and bodily function. My professional experience as a medical doctor, neuroscientist and also as an executive advisor (now “in residence at Annabel’s, Mayfair”*) has led me to think about the way long distance journeys impact on my own and my clients’ cognitive performance. In looking at the different effects of long-haul flights on sleep quality, physical function and hydration alongside our capacity for high-level thinking, problem solving and mood, I have devised some tried-and-tested jetlag offset strategies that will help you adjust quickly to a change in time zone and ensure you don’t start or finish your business trip or your holiday with compromised brain function. A word of advance warning, the ideal combination of strategies equates to sensory deprivation but you will thank me for it!

BEWARE BLUE LIGHT

The blue light from smartphones, tablets, laptops and TV screens on a flight will interfere with your body clock in the same way as they do on land, but this is complicated by the fact that when you land your body may not be prepared for sleep time or the long day ahead. Blue light interferes with the body’s production of the sleep hormone melatonin by signaling to the pineal gland that it is still day time and you are not ready to kick off the complex process of falling asleep. Here are some strategies to adjust to the new time zone as quickly as possible

BEST

Invest in blue light-reducing reading glasses. Swanwickmake some that I have found effective. When you wear them, you can afford to catch up on emails or admin, or watch a movie without the potentially negative impact that would compound the impact of time change at your destination.

GOOD

A cheaper alternative is a good quality eye mask to block out ambient light from the cabin and to ensure that when you sleep on the plane (only do this if it’s roughly "night-time" at your destination or it’s a maximum 90-minute nap well ahead of bed-time). You will find it easier to relax enough to drop off with a mask that induces a dark cocoon, whereas cabin lights would make this difficult.

ESSENTIAL

If you don’t have blue light glasses, avoid using screens during your flight. Think of it as an opportunity to do a mini digital detox. Even the in-flight entertainment screen will have an impact on your pineal gland. The opportunity to read a book, write by hand or switch off mentally will all contribute to you being able to hit the ground running when you land.

PROTECT YOUR EARS

The noise pollution on a flight is something you may not have thought about, but it can represent a significant drain on your energy. The engine noise is at its most intense during take-off and landing, but constant throughout, with the average cruising noise coming in at 85 decibels. Throw in the sound of wind resistance, air conditioning and cabin noise, and it’s easy to see why it can be so hard to concentrate when you’re airborne.

BEST

Bose’s noise-reducing headphones are state of the art. I have a pair and I swear by them. They sit fully over your ears and really do create a sense of instant calm and containment but you can still hold a conversation and are fully aware of what is going on. In tests, they block out most background noise.

GOOD

Wax earplugs are a significantly cheaper alternative, these are less effective at blocking background noise, but they are definitely better than going without, especially if you’re planning a strategic nap. Shape them properly to ensure they sit inside your ear canal. A snug fit means they’ll create a sound vacuum.

ESSENTIAL

Pick a seat forward of the engine and by the window. Research has found that sitting by a window reduces cabin noise by 4 decibels, and sitting in front of the engine is quieter than sitting behind or on top of it.

FAST TO RESET YOUR BODY CLOCK

The basic human drives are hunger/thirst, sleep/wake and the drive for reproduction. Although sleep disturbance is the most noticeable effect of jet lag, our gut bacteria get jet lag too so we feel hungry, and need to go to the loo, at our “home” times rather than our destination times until we have adjusted. When you synchronize meal times with those at your destination, it helps your sleep-wake patterns adjust by signaling associations such as, “I go to sleep about 2 hours after supper.” A light protein meal will help you stay alert, whereas a heavy carbohydrate meal will make you soporific. If you’re really hungry on a flight, your body will want to stay awake until you eat, as the brain stays on alert looking for food just like when we lived in the cave.

BEST

Do a 12-16 hour water fast during a long haul flight. I swear by this, and believe it’s the best way to significantly reduce the negative effects of jetlag. It makes it much easier to stay awake when you have a long day ahead, as your body will be primed to keep going until you have a meal. This works really well flying from London to LA but also helps on the London to Singapore flight simply by wasting less energy on digestion when your resources are being stretched.

GOOD

Try reducing the number of calories you consume during your journey if you can’t countenance the idea of fasting. Restricting your intake to 500 calories on the travel day for women and 600 calories for men has been shown to have a wide range of benefits as a regular practice, and it’s a good way to avoid falling into the trap of mindlessly eating airplane food which is high in salt and low in nutrients. Pack your own nutritious and hydrating snacks such as crudités, unsalted nuts, and seed crackers.

ESSENTIAL

Make sure you drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Flying dehydrates you massively so make sure you request a good and almost constant supply of water or herbal teas. I recommend clients drink a half liter of water per 30lb of body weight per day. Research shows that as little as 1-3% dehydration affects our memory and concentration – top symptoms of jet lag mental disturbance. Strategic use of caffeine can help but is not a treatment for feeling sluggish as it accumulates in your blood and has a quarter-life of 12 hours. That means that 12 hours after you drink a coffee, ¼ of the caffeine is still buzzing around your brain. This is the last thing you need when lying in bed unable to sleep due to jet lag. If you read one book this year, make it Why we sleep by Matthew Walker. The difference between 6 hours and 8 hours undisturbed sleep per night amounts to a 300% increase in certain cancers and heart disease.

PACK SOME PRODUCTS

Flying doesn’t only dehydrate you internally, it’s also moisture-sapping for your skin. A good way to ensure you don’t finish your journey feeling parched is to stock up on a range of skin-protecting products to slather on.

BEST

Altitude oil by de Mamiel skin has won so many industry awards for a reason. It is formulated by an expert in  Chinese medicine, Reiki and aromatherapy. It exerts its powerful effect through the olfactory system of the brain and I get asked about it every time I use it on a flight. The de Mamiel Sleep range also has some great complimentary products.

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I’ve used various hydrating face masks but one that was recommended to me by a flight attendant is Patchology and I buy it from Anthropologie. For years, I relied on facial spritzes – always traveling with a mini one in my handbag, but the evaporating action of the spray means they could make you lose moisture rather than locking it in. The ultimate antidote to dry cabin air is an in-depth treatment such as a sheet mask followed up with regular moisturizing cream. This isn’t simply about vanity. Arriving for an important client meeting looking tired and drawn reduces your impact, presence and authority compared to being fresh-faced and energetic.

ESSENTIAL

Hay Max organic balm is an inexpensive natural wax that you apply around your nostrils and eye sockets for hay fever prevention. On long-haul flights it may offer some protection to the respiratory system and mucous membranes against the viruses and bacteria that do the rounds during flights.

All in all, it’s about being mindful of how to negate your potentially detracting factors rather than mindlessly jumping on a plane thinking you’ll be fine and then suffering afterward. That way you can get more out of every vacation and business trip whilst increasing your bandwidth for the future.

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Know The Inside Secrets of Flying By Air Which The Airlines Will Never Tell Us

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      Know The Inside Secrets 

Of

Flying By Air 

Which The

Airlines Will Never Tell Us

These days, air travel is very common,but some mysteries persist 35,000 feet in the air. Airlines don’t want you to know certain things about flying,but  these secrets can help you be an informed passenger. 

What a safety demo doesn’t say

We dim cabin lights at night so your eyes are adjusted to the dark if you need to find a way out. We put up tray tables at takeoff and landing so passengers next to you can escape if needed. And you should open your window shade, so if there’s a crash, firefighters can see inside.

We’re extremely stingy about fuel

It’s expensive to carry because it’s heavy, so keeping levels low saves us a lot of money. But it also means if there’s rough weather or an unexpected delay, we’re more likely to make an emergency landing because we’re running out of gas. 

If your flight is overbooked

don’t accept the first $200 voucher we offer. We typically keep increasing the offer until we have enough volunteers willing to give up their seats. If we don’t get enough volunteers and have to bump you involuntarily, insist on cash compensation instead (many airlines will write you a check at the airport). Department of Transportation rules say you’re entitled to as much as $1,300 in cash, depending on your ticket price and how long you are delayed.

Booking a group trip?

If you book four tickets for a trip online,search for only one ticket at a time, Why?Because if we have only 3 at the lowest Fare,all four are bumped to a higher price bracket.

Lost your luggage?

Don’t delay reporting it, even if the lines to do so are long. Most of us require you to file a report within a very short time period. If you miss the deadline, your claim may be denied. 

Our pilots can’t eat together

Some airlines don’t allow two pilots flying together to eat food from the same source within an hour of each other. Either they have to eat at different restaurants, or one waits at least an hour to make sure the other doesn’t get poisoned or sick.

Our seats really are getting tinier

You’re not imagining it. Our Seats are really getting tinier. In the Boeing 777s used for long-haul international flights, we recently shrank the seats by one inch so we could fit an extra seat in each row.

Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize

You don’t want any food that that you dropped on the tray table. Most airlines don’t clean trays between flights. Before you touch anything, clean it with sanitizing wipes.

If your flight is cancelled

get in line at the ticket desk or the gate counter, but also get on the phone. You’ll probably reach an airline phone agent before you get to the frazzled agent behind the desk.

We’re not a fan of price-comparison websites

We pay a fee every time you book through price-comparison online sites like TripAdvisor and Orbitz, so we’re making it harder for you to use them. Some airlines don’t release fares at all to certain third-party sites.

There’s a right time to switch seats

Check the seat map about four days (100 hours) before your flight. That’s when we start upgrading fliers from coach to business and some of the best seats open up.

We are totally disgusted when

We see you walking around barefoot on the plane. That carpet? Everything you can imagine has been spilled on it: vomit, milk, baby pee, and blood, to name a few

Know what you’re entitled to

If we cancel your flight, we will offer to put you on the next available flight. If you accept, your meals, and accommodations  until that flight will be fully paid  by the airline. But you should also know that even if you have a “nonrefundable” fare, we will give you your money back if you ask. 

Your smartphone won’t bring down the plane

A cell phone has never caused a plane to crash.

Flight attendants ask everyone to switch their phones to airplane mode before takeoff. But the real reason you should do so involves interference. Kenny Kirchoff of Boeing’s Electromagnetic Interference Lab, tells CNN interference from electronics can affect aircraft systems, not crash planes.

Surprising objects are hidden throughout every airplane

Flight attendants can access handcuffs, a defibrillator, supplemental oxygen, a fire extinguisher, and an ax or a crowbar.

These objects protect passengers from others and themselves. Hidden handcuffs can restrain anyone causing a disturbance. All planes still have bathroom ashtrays because a rulebreaker is less likely to throw a cigarette butt in the trash — and cause a fire — when an ashtray exists. Plus, planes have what’s needed in case of a heart attack, fire, or electrical problems.

The airline can’t keep you on a delayed plane

Regulations limit the time an airline can keep passengers on an aircraft.

Being “trapped” on a plane may not be such a bad thing, however. The government has a rule: “Airlines cannot keep passengers stuck on planes without going anywhere for longer than three hours.” Unfortunately, this rule increases flight cancellations, reports the Chicago Tribune. Why? Airlines don’t want fines for holding passengers on planes for too long.

Skip the airplane meal

The in-flight food is old and over-seasoned to trick your taste buds.

The Daily Meal spoke with flight attendants about airplane food. One staffer who worked for five major airlines disclosed that food is made as many as 12-24 hours before passengers receive it. Some foods, like eggs, aren’t actually the real thing. And the pressurized cabin dulls your senses of taste and smell, so the food is often loaded with salt to taste.

You’re allowed to take your own meal onto the plane

There are no formal limits on how much food you can take on board.

“The practical thing to do is pack your own meal,” advises the New York Times. You can bring as much food in your carry-on as you want. But know the TSA’s regulation on liquids includes yogurt and hummus. They must be in clear bags to pass security. Consider odors and allergies, too. A tuna sandwich won’t make you popular with fellow passengers.

Buy on certain days and fly on certain days

Truth: The cheapest days to fly are Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Fewer business clients travel on those days. But you should buy your tickets on the cheapest days of the week, Tuesday through Thursday, HowStuffWorks suggests.

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