Jet lag and the other pleasures of long haul flight
As I understand it jet lag is the term used to describe the change in circardian rhythm (or rather lack of change) when you travel long distances to different time zones.
What is the quickest way to adjust to a new time zone and also to lessen the effects of jet lag? How much of the fatigue etc you attribute to jet lag is actually due to the effects of spending a long time in economy class?
I have found that staying away from alcohol and caffeine seem to help aswell as drinking plenty of water. Does physical fitness improve your adjustment time? I think it helps you to recover from fatigue quicker. Do the effects get worse or improve with age? How do long haul flight crew handle it?
Is there really a possibility of a 'cure' for it or would this just be a clever method of ameliorating the symptons?