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Yoga and exercise for jet lag: in-flight movement, daylight walks, gentle poses and slow breathing for sleep.
Gentle movement and relaxation can ease the stiffness, tiredness and poor sleep of jet lag.
During the flight
After arrival
Before bed
What to avoid
Safety
Ask your doctor first if you have heart or lung disease, are pregnant, or have an injury. Calf pain, swelling or chest pain after a flight need medical care, not exercise.
Key point
Daylight walks and gentle stretching help recovery, and slow breathing helps sleep.
Before your appointment
Note where and when you travelled, how many time zones you crossed, and how long your sleep problems have lasted. List all medicines, melatonin, herbs and supplements you take, and your caffeine and alcohol use. Mention snoring, low mood, anxiety, leg pain or swelling, and any existing conditions such as diabetes or epilepsy. If you are pregnant or travelling with a child, say so. Ask about safe sleep aids and the warning signs that need urgent care. Call 112 for chest pain or severe breathlessness.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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