Sleep Time Zone Changes: Expert Tips for Long-Distance Travel
TL;DR Jet lag disrupts your internal clock when crossing multiple time zones, causing fatigue, insomnia, and irritability. Start adjusting your sleep schedule 3-4 days before travel by shifting bedtime 30-60 minutes daily toward your destination’s time zone. Use strategic light exposure (morning light when traveling east, evening light when going west), take 0.5-5mg melatonin 30…