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extraction is flying, especially long flights to London--which,
by the way, Fairechild calls one of the worst journeys imaginable
because it goes west to east (the worst direction for jet lag),
exposes the body to higher degrees of radiation on its polar route,
and can, magically, make 12 hours in a teeny seat feel like three
years in a Roman galley." -John Bogert, Copley Newspapers |
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Stress is a
very real part of air travel, but it doesn't have to wear you
down.
Here are some
relaxation techniques to cut down on the ways you react to jet
stress.
CLOTHING
• Wear natural fibers, and avoid
tight clothes because the body expands at high altitude.
• Dress
in layers so you can remove or add clothing as the temperature changes. Different sections
of the airplane have different temperatures. Your departure and arrival
points probably have different temperatures, too.
EXERCISES
• Get up and walk around the cabin
every hour or two to get your blood flowing in
a pressurized airplane cabin.
• Rotate
your neck from side to side, and roll your shoulders to relieve stress.
You won't look silly if you exercise on board. As a matter of fact,
everyone will know that you are smart, jet smart. And, you'll avoid
discomfort later.
• Flex
your feet, ankles, and legs to help prevent swollen feet and ankles.
• Close
your eyes and envision yourself skiing, swimming, whatever you like. These imaginary
visualizations reduce tension. Guaranteed. |
