India Today Education contacted Group Captain Saumitra. Chaturvedi, a senior meteorologist with Indian Air Force who told us more about what jet lag means and how they are caused.
"Jet lag is a physiological condition which results in disruption of body clock of a person which is generally associated with a person travelling through various time zones in quick succession, usually in a jet plane, so that is why this term is known as Jet Lag." says Chaturvedi.
"As prevention is better than cure, there are certain things to be kept in mind for the people going for long flights which will help them reduce the effect of jet lag and thus result in faster recovery or the cure," the meteorologist explains.
A study by World Health Organisation suggests that consuming alcohol and caffeine in large quantity before or during a flight can really aggravate the effects of jet lag. So, it must be either totally avoided or may be taken in moderation, Chaturvedi says.
Here are a few tips from Saumitra Chaturvedi to reduce or avoid jet lag:
People who travel regularly should get regular exercise and keep a good health on arrival after a long travel
Heavy meals or strainers exercise should be avoided
If possible, people should spend time in sunlight
They should also try to sleep at a normal time for the time zone where the passenger arrives
"The body clock adapts to the new environment as soon as the person adapts to the local timetable," he adds.
19/06/18 Saloni Bhatia/India Today
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"Jet lag is a physiological condition which results in disruption of body clock of a person which is generally associated with a person travelling through various time zones in quick succession, usually in a jet plane, so that is why this term is known as Jet Lag." says Chaturvedi.
"As prevention is better than cure, there are certain things to be kept in mind for the people going for long flights which will help them reduce the effect of jet lag and thus result in faster recovery or the cure," the meteorologist explains.
A study by World Health Organisation suggests that consuming alcohol and caffeine in large quantity before or during a flight can really aggravate the effects of jet lag. So, it must be either totally avoided or may be taken in moderation, Chaturvedi says.
Here are a few tips from Saumitra Chaturvedi to reduce or avoid jet lag:
People who travel regularly should get regular exercise and keep a good health on arrival after a long travel
Heavy meals or strainers exercise should be avoided
If possible, people should spend time in sunlight
They should also try to sleep at a normal time for the time zone where the passenger arrives
"The body clock adapts to the new environment as soon as the person adapts to the local timetable," he adds.
19/06/18 Saloni Bhatia/India Today
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