According to Atwood(2009), it varies by individual, but there is a general rule of thumb that you can figure on about a day to shift per every time zone you travel through. According to Brody(2009), some ways to limit jet lag such as controlling exposure to the sunlight if possible or talk to your doctor about taking 0.5-5 milligrams of melatonin.When flying eastward, try to get morning light (wear sunglasses only in the afternoon) and take melatonin at the desired bedtime. When flying westward, get afternoon light (wear sunglasses only in the morning) and take melatonin in the morning. And in either direction, be sure to stay well hydrated(Brody, 2009).

Liz Atwood. (2009, April 25). Shaking jet lag; Tricks to get back into that circadian rhythm. The Ottawa Citizen,G.5. Retrieved September 1, 2009, from ProQuest Newsstand.

Jane E. Brody. (2009, April 7). Flying Healthy, From Takeoff Past Landing :Desk. New York Times (Late Edition (east Coast)), p. D.7. Retrieved September 1, 2009, from Banking Information Source.
Source(s):
Liz Atwood. (2009, April 25). Shaking jet lag; Tricks to get back into that circadian rhythm. The Ottawa Citizen,G.5. Retrieved September 1, 2009, from ProQuest Newsstand.

Jane E. Brody. (2009, April 7). Flying Healthy, From Takeoff Past Landing :Desk. New York Times (Late Edition (east Coast)), p. D.7. Retrieved September 1, 2009, from Banking Information Source.


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