dari sungai klang ke sungai thames

Perjalanan dari KL ke London ambil masa lebih kurang 12-13 jam!
Untuk avoid Jet Lag, berikut beberapa tips yang kita boleh buat di atas flight:

1. Bottle of water.
Keeping hydrated is THE most important part of avoiding jetlag. The humidity in the aircraft hovers around 15%. Compare that with the humidity in the world’s driest place, the Atacama Desert, where it hovers around 16%. In fact, try to drink as much water as possible. Just ask the steward (ess) for a large bottle and keep it by your seat so you can take sips whenever you want. (Dalam kes kita, beli bukan mintak he he he).

2. Reset your internal clock.
The moment the flight attendants announce the time in your new destination, set your watch to the destination time and sleep according to that time. This makes it easier to force yourself to stay awake if you’re arriving at the destination in the evening. This helps your body to start the change in its body clock, which is so important when combating jet lag. Let's say for example that you are flying from KL to London, then when you board the plane you should set your clock to London time and try not to sleep until it is close to sleeping time in London.

3. Be loose.
Seating is snug, so make yourself cozy. Wear loose clothing and swap your shoes for socks as you settle into your seat.

4. Watch your back.
An inflatable neck pillow can help with "bobbing head syndrome," prevent neck pain and encourage serious sleep. If you tend to suffer from neck or shoulder pain when flying, try "Bodi Heat Neck & Shoulder Pain Relief" pads. These actually can be applied directly to the skin. They provide heat for up to 6 hours.

5. Catch some zzz’s.
An eyemask and a set of ear plugs are very helpful. The latter has the added benefit of thwarting tinnitus, the ear ringing that many of us experience following hours of roaring engine sounds. Keep in mind that resting with your eyes closed is 70% to 80% as effective as real sleep. Even a short snooze will make a big difference in your recovery time.

6. Eat carefully.
Pressurized cabins can have odd effects on your gastro intestinal system. Avoid gas producing foods preflight, such as apples, apricots, beans, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower - even milk if you’re lactose intolerant. And pack high fiber snacks in your carry-on, such as dried fruit, nuts and whole grain granola bars. Dehydration and lack of activity can also often result in post-flight constipation, even among those who never experience it at home.

7. Keep moving.
Blood clots (in doctor speak "DVT" or Deep Vein Thrombosis) are a serious health threat on long flights. Force yourself to get up and move around the cabin on a regular basis. Flex your legs and rotate your ankles while you’re seated. Do knee bends while waiting in line for the lavatory. Spend layovers walking through the airport. (Minum banyak lepas tu boleh jalan-jalan pergi toilet. he he he).

8. Expose yourself.
Light is essential for resetting your internal clock. If you arrive at your destination during the day, get outside to take in the natural daylight. Let the adrenalin rush of being in a foreign place keep you awake until after supper time. If you feel your energy lagging and you must take a nap, keep it short (less than 2 hours) and don’t sleep through sunset.
If you arrive at night and if you managed to stay awake on the plane, you shouldn’t have trouble falling asleep. You may, however, find yourself awake after only a few hours. Help yourself back to sleep with a warm bath, an over-the-counter sleeping aid (such as Tylenol PM) or even a warm glass of milk (a natural source of melatonin and the amino acid precursor to serotonin, 2 sleepinducing hormones).

When you do arrive at your destination, and it is day time, try not to go to sleep, no matter how tired you are. Instead try to go outdoors and into the sunshine if possible, this helps to alter your body clock, and will mean you will be back to normal a lot quicker.