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As somebody who is currently 9 timezones away from home and just barely beginning to be normal (going back home tomorrow, of course) I was kind of hoping that they would have some sort of procedure, drug, diet or otherwise advice on how to avoid or compensate for jet lag. Im glad they know about its mechanisms, but I sure would like some applied science in this topic.

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Before leaving, figure out what time breakfast is in the timezone you're traveling to. Then, 12 hours before that time, start fasting. When you arrive, have breakfast at a normal (for your new time zone) time. Your circadian rhythm will reset almost immediately.

Thanks, I will try that.

You could also take some viagra. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn11895-viagra-reduces-...

This is something international flights are partly to blame for.

If I take an 8 hour flight to Europe, overnight, I'll be served dinner and breakfast, but much closer together than 8 hours. I'll sleep maybe, and by the time I get there, my body is truly confused.

Last time I flew, I stayed up the entire flight and didn't sleep until midnight, destination time. I was the most adjusted person in our group. Next time I'll try your fasting recommendation.

You can have your physician prescribe you a course of melatonin. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12076414

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