Everyone loves a long haul holiday. There’s nothing better than flying off and getting away from it all, but returning home is another story. When jet lag hits you; feelings of nausea, insomnia, lethargy, and anxiety can often ravage your body for days after a trip. Luckily we’ve spoken to our friends over at Urban Massage, experts in massage and all things wellness, and they’ve given us five tips on how to fight jet lag.
Avoid all kinds of caffeine
An espresso or energy drink may bring you an immediate boost when you’re jet-lagged but in the long run, it will only make you feel worse. Caffeine can greatly affect your ability to sleep, meaning it will take even longer to get your body clock back in check. Caffeinated drinks are also no way near as hydrating as pure water, and after a flight, rehydrating the body is key. Avoid beer and wine too, all alcohol should be off limits no matter how great it might taste.
Don’t dispel traditional methods
There’s a lot to be said for a warm bath before bed. Having a hot soak in the tub with Epsom salts, lavender oils and candles should enter you into a spa-state of relaxation. This will mean you should find your head hitting the pillow a lot earlier than you think.
Go outside and enjoy the sun
Sunlight is your friend when you’re feeling jetlagged, getting out in the sun will not only help your body adjust to its new time zone but natural light is great for increasing feelings of wellbeing. A burst of fresh air is also great for helping you to reinvigorate your whole body.
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Enjoy a mobile massage
A full body massage will help flush toxins out of your body, relaxing your muscles and help to minimise the feelings of nausea and irritability jet lag can bring. Order an Urban Classic massage, based on the traditional Swedish massage, and ask your massage therapist to pay particular attention to areas like the calves, legs, shoulders, back, and neck. They all get tight after being cramped in a seat for eight hours. Having your treatment at home means that you can sink into your bath after before crawling into bed,
Work out and break a sweat
Increase your endorphins when you arrive home by returning to your usual exercise routine. Not only will this get the blood pumping around your body and get things flowing again, but an intense workout regime will really wear you out, meaning you should fall asleep more easily that evening.
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