Jet lag can make you feel tired and unwell (Image: Getty)
When you are travelling to a different time zone, can make you feel fatigued, unwell and cause difficulties with and waking up on time.
“As a , I often cross many time zones. From Asia to Europe to North America,” the air hostess said on her channel CiCi In The Sky.
The travel expert suggested a “basic and simple” tip to prevent the onset of , which is basically a disturbance of your circadian rhythm.
“It’s very basic and simple – as soon as possible, get outside and put your feet on the ground,” said CiCi.
Demonstrating what she means, the is seen walking barefoot on the grass in her video.
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If you happen to be near a sandy beach, the tip is to walk across the sand with no shoes on.
CiCi said she “swears by” the grounding trick to reset your circadian rhythm to prevent jet lag.
If it’s not possible to walk across grass or sand soon after landing, then CiCi has some other tips to help prevent jet lag.
Noting that light has a “powerful effect on your circadian rhythm” she advises against taking a nap in your hotel room if it happens to be daytime in your new destination.
Try to get as much daylight as possible (Image: Getty)
“Instead, get outside and look towards the sunlight as much as possible,” CiCi advised.
Sharing her third and final tip to prevent jet lag, CiCi added: “Watch the sunset before you go to bed.”
Some commentators supported CiCi’s travel hacks, with one posting: “It’s amazing how Mother Earth has our back every single time!”
Others, however, were more sceptical; one stated: “It’s going to be 11.30pm in Bangkok… no daylight and [I] will not be putting my feet on the dirty ground.”