Jet Lag

Summer vacation is right around the corner. Check out these tips for curing (or at the very least alleviating) jeg lag:

• Get plenty of sleep before you leave.
• Don't drink a lot of alcohol.
• Eat well-balanced meals.
• Avoid overeating.
• Exercise as much as you can on your trip.
• Use sleep medicines for only a few days.
• Get used to a new time zone by going along with the local meal and bedtime schedules.

Melatonin may help with jet lag, but no one knows how long it can be used safely. Tell your doctor if you plan to take melatonin or any other herbal or alternative medicines.