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I usually feel awful after flying long distances. Some people travel well, and that’s not really me.

I usually can’t sleep much on a plane, even in business class, so I forcibly skip a whole night of sleep basically, and end up with a headache and full body aches.

Over the years I’ve picked up some techniques to minimize it, but clearly not enough (travel for me used to be “hellish” and now it’s much improved to just “awful”).

What do ya’ll do to minimize the negative impact when traveling?

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Two to four hour sleep deficit night prior to travel. No alcohol on flight light meals and box breathing when you wake? Crossing time zones try synch to destination. states is a pain due to Euro/Asia time zone delta. Live and stay north/ south travel zones? Was a massive hassle living in states and ...

Charlie Crown · 96w

There’s a good stack that helps with oxidative stress (caused mainly by EMFs), recovery, and overall help with how exhausting and damaging traveling can be for the body. Here are some things: - Drink reishi mushrooms from a brand like Four Sigmatic. - wear lavender essential oil in your wrists. -...

jonathan · 96w

Walk barefoot on grass when you get to the destination. Works really well.

GRANTGILLIAM · 96w

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The Lemon Corkscrew · 96w

I just used timeshifter app for jetlag, and was happy with results (melatonin really seemed to help me). On the flight itself, I try to get some work done, then a movie, then eye mask and ear plugs (the silicone wax ones). Noise cancelling headphones are too bulky. A good pillow helps too.

Theory of Everything · 96w

I guess it is just that dumb manly militancy I have built in me. When I was a kid, A forest fire almost came and destroyed our house, And we had to evacuate the area and pick in a few hours what stuff to take and what stuff to leave. I think this has both A: primed me for taking my emotions out of ...

Menion Leah · 96w

“What do ya’ll do to minimize the negative impact when traveling?” Flying during the day only. Seriously, no matter how tired I am it’s impossible for me to sleep in a plane. Basically it’s impossible for me to sleep while sitting. I’ve tried everything.

krikkebelgium ⚡w/☂️ · 96w

Basically eat a lot before & during flights, watch Ad Astra with Brad Pitt on the onboard entertainment system or download it on your phone & just let the sandman do his work 👍🏻

Blue light blocking glasses during the flight to adjust for time zone, as much sunlight as possible after landing, grounding if possible. Also working out on arrival during their day time helps to get the body and mind right.

Flying is very stressful to the body, try methylene blue

I usually drink too much. that way when I feel like shit at least I have someone to blame

If timewise possible I make a long bicycle ride (no e-bike) or a long hike on the day of the flight, to get really tired legs. Than a good hefty meal just prior to going to the airport. Only stairs allowed, carrying all the luggage. In the plane I'm so thankful that I may sit! EU to NZ not a single ...

Bitcoin Wizard 🧙🏻‍♂️ · 96w

if you generally can't sleep well, travelling is a good way to make it even worse

1. Try to arrive in the morning 2. Force yourself to get out and walk 15k+ steps your first day 3. Do not go to sleep before 8pm That usually prevents jet lag for me. Sucks day 1 but after that is good.

j'ai les clés · 96w

When I was younger, I could do NYC to Bangalore with barely a day of recovery. Have you tried getting younger? 🤪

Isa ⚡️ · 96w

When you figure out the cure, share the tips!!! Jajaja could definitely use some

Isa ⚡️ · 96w

Honestly the best is traveling short distance …long flights are the worst because you feel so gross and stinky 🙃

ClearMined · 96w

You can try to check out Dave Aspreys work on travelling, I think there might be something to help you

LordAjax · 96w

Drink liquids. With electrolytes are even better. Also, a high fat diet the day before and during. (Obviously I mean good fats like beef and avocado.)

nostrich · 96w

recently crossed the ocean on a cruise ship, good way to focus on other stuff, if you have free time, takes around 2 weeks though to cross the atalantic. Overall good variety of food, but you get bored out of your mind by all the onboard activities.

BluBlooded Labs · 96w

Take some methylene blue !

Water and no other drinks. Don't eat the food (loaded with nasty additives). Sit isle and move regulary, stretch, walk, etc. Blue blockers pre-bad-plane sleep. Compression leggings under my jeans. Compression socks. 24h flight (14+8) = arriving tired but not wracked. Bounce back quickly once arrived...

Glass of wine, fly red eyes when possible, noise canceling ear buds

Nunya Bidness · 96w

Heavy water intake.

Peter Heino · 96w

I got an amazing pill- cocktail that will make you sleep the whole journey. Approved by my gf with flight phobia. Its: 1mg of Lorazepam and 1x travel pill- (62mg Dimenhydrinate) OR the travel pill together with 1g Paracetamol often also does the Job. OR all three. Enjoy.

Benadryl Don't forget to hydrate 👍

Sourcenode · 96w

I have been having similar issues. Couldn't find a way to sleep comfortably, but I just got a travelrest pillow and I think it's going to make a big difference. I also always travel with a pair of earplugs Is the sleep issue more to do with physical comfort or being able to sleep in that environme...

Coffee ☕ · 96w

Sandor Clegane · 96w

Don't or do it slowly. lol

Sandor Clegane · 96w

Less chance for DEI to kill you on a boat so far...

Rusty Russell · 96w

Australian, so in feel you. In reverse order of importance: 3. I tend to have to hit the ground running, so I unlimit my caffeine and sugar intake when overseas. 2. Fly business overnight: being able to rest, even if not sleep properly, really makes a difference. 1. Half the stress is anticipation...

Noise cancelling headphones. Stay extra hydrated but also a glass of wine or two go down great. Aisle seat so bathroom trips and gentle exercise can happen. I usually fall asleep to an audio book or two. If it's a red-eye try to sit near the back of the plane, there's more chances of empty seats to ...

The Raven of Wall Street · 96w

maybe you should try sleeping pills on the flight

KaliYuga · 96w

I’ve had the same pattern of issues as you experience. Now it’s much much better. 1. Lots of water, no alcohol. 2. Sensors quieting: earbuds, eyemask and mouth taping. 3. Different breathing techniques to relax and sleep when possible. 4. Mindset shift so as not to stress if sleeping pattern whe...

Cryptosapien · 96w

This indicates a likely unconscious anxiety / fear towards plane traveling. If so your body would spend the duration of the trip in high stress mode (over engaging the sympathetic nervous system, which can be measured by lower than usual HRV) as it’s expecting danger. Relaxation techniques before ...

btcschellingpt · 96w

Easy light but nutritious Minimal alcohol; plenty of water Outside and sunlight on arrival Melatonin first few nights to help the new tz sync

Lyn Alden · 96w

Thanks for all the tips everyone!

nostrich · 96w

Minimise stress and sleep loss by the following: 1. Take off mid morning. Thus you get a good nights sleep the night before you leave and ample time to get to the airport and deal with checkin hassles. 2. Spend the night before the flight at a nice, quiet airport hotel. No last minute stressful ‘...

Random Guy · 96w

don't change your eating times. eat according to your home clock schedule.

I started using the Timeshifter app and it’s been super helpful. Mostly, just start adjusting your exposure to light (sunlight, indoor light) and darkness a couple days before you travel. Helps you adjust to the new timezone way faster

roya ୨୧ · 95w

I don’t travel 💪 (can’t afford it)!

ryanjordan · 95w

1. Get a good night sleep before the flight (lemon balm and magnesium) 2. Pack your own high quality food and DO NOT eat airline food. 3. Drink way more water than usual and take electrolytes. 4. Try and sleep a little even if you find it difficult. 5. Get a decent workout in once you get settled...

curt finch · 95w

I eat an almond flour hemp cookie that I make from a strain I grew back in 2019 that has a very high beta caryophyllene and myrcene content. I don't sleep on planes either but the terpene profile of the hemp puts me in a much much more serene state than I would otherwise be.