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Jet Lag: Reset Your Body Clock in Days with Light

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Jet lag is not tiredness — it is your body clock demanding that the sun follow your old schedule. The good news: light is the master reset lever, and using it at the right times compresses jet lag from a week of fog to a couple of days. The bad news is that the right time depends on which direction you flew, which is exactly what this guide sorts out.

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Jet lag is a body-clock problem with a light-based solution — strategic light exposure at the right times is the fastest known reset.

Answer 0-10 (0 = left/never, 10 = right/yes). Your answers stay on this device — nothing is stored.

Never — 5 — Always
No — 5 — Yes
No — 5 — Always
Rarely — 5 — Most days

Why it matters

  • The clock shifts ~1 hour per day eastward, ~1.5h westward — flying east is harder.
  • Light is the master reset lever: morning light advances the clock, evening light delays it.
  • Melatonin (0.5-3mg) timed to the NEW local bedtime helps most people shift faster.
  • Short-acting sleep aids can protect the first two nights without long-term harm.

❓ Jet Lag: Reset Your Clock in Days, Not a Week — FAQ

Is flying east or west worse for jet lag?

East is harder — your clock must advance, which the body resists; expect roughly a day of adjustment per time zone eastward.

Does melatonin actually help jet lag?

Timed to the new local bedtime, small doses (0.5-3mg) help most travellers shift faster — take it at the new bedtime, not 'when tired'.

What is the fastest way to reset after flying?

Adopt local time immediately — meals, sleep and light exposure on the new schedule from day one, with morning light eastbound and evening light westbound.

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