Philippines Survival Tips: Jet Lag Buster

Mrs. Queenie T. Bolanos

Welcome to the Philippines! So you are flying in the Philippines using a red eye flight!

I know the jaded floating feeling, hoping to
hit the sack (bed) the soonest!

Here are some tips on how to get rid
of Jet lag:


1. Avoid drinking heavy wine on board. We are a tropical country and drinking
wine without enough sleep can give you severe headache. Choose tomato
juice, mineral water and pineapple.

2. Do your best to sleep while flying, especially if you are transferring
from one time line to another.

3. When you are meeting up your relatives, make sure to forwarn them that
you need to rest for at least 2 days of sleep, especially if you
are coming in from Europe. Some they prefer a 1 week rest, especially
those who are flying in from Iceland.

Inform your relatives that you will accept reunions, invites
and visitors after one week. Otherwise you will find yourself
super hot headed because of jet lag.

Great to have few close relatives to assist you. This is important
especially if its your first time to visit the Philippines.

If you are coming in and have a new found friend, be sure to inform
him or her that you will be adjusting a bit.

On the 3rd day request for a cup of black coffee with honey.

4. Always drink mineral water at the start. Do not drink faucet water,
so you can avoid loose bowel movement. Though our water system
in Manila is like in Madrid,  Spain... the chemical reaction in
your tummy is unpredictable.

5. Drink cool fresh coconut water as soon as you can, but eat some bread
first. This will refresh you.

6. Sleep if you must.

7. Do slight exercise and avoid alcoholic drinks for at least 3 days.