What is the best way to avoid jetlag?

Answer 1

In my opinion, there are no good ways to avoid jet lag other than to adjust your travel such that you avoid it all together. The way to do this is to travel slower and/or in shorter segments. For instance, you could stop off on the west coast for a couple of days, then Hawaii for a couple of days on your way to Japan. Travel by boat, because it's slower and allows the body time to adjust is an excellent way to avoid jet lag. Unfortunately, most folks don't have the luxury of traveling like this, especially business travelers. There are, however, a number of ways you can ameliorate the effects of jet lag, such as traveling in a westerly direction (again, if you have the option), drinking lots of water (not alcohol), getting plenty of rest before you travel, and, if you're a business traveler, arriving a couple of days early to allow your biological clock to adjust before conducting business. The link below takes you to the Mayo Clinic website that discusses jet lag. It has a lot of good suggestions that can make your symptoms shorter and less severe, but there is no sure-fire way to avoid jet lag altogether other than to structure your travel as suggested above.