8_Days__June_1_2017

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How the stars
combat jet lag
Struggling to keep
your eyes open in a
different time zone
after a long flight?
Fret not. These globetrotting
celebs dish
out some tips.
1. Do your math
DESMOND TAN
Travels: Three to five times a year
“I calculate the time difference
between Singapore and the country
I’m heading to, and start sleeping
according to the time zone of my
destination once I get on the plane.
When it’s night time in that country,
I’ll order wine to make myself sleepy
and knock myself out. I also bring
my eye mask and listen to music so that I can block
out all external [disturbances]. When I finally get to my
destination, I don’t get much jet lag. A little planning
and mathematics beforehand helps!”
2. Load up on lavender
CHUA EN LAI
Travels: 20 long-haul flights a year
“I always get jet lag whenever I travel, especially to
Europe and America. I just try to sleep as much as I
can. When I’m flying, I have my ear plugs, eye masks,
DAYS
pajamas and lavender sleep spray. When I get home, I
burn lavender oil and use lavender moisturiser. I also
use a calming pillow mist. Actually, the worst thing
about jet lag is trying to stay awake when tired. I drink
coffee and take Berocca, and avoid my bed at all costs.
The bed is like the Bermuda Triangle — it’s a big black
hole that sucks you in, and once you sit down, you fall
asleep and it screws your body clock up!”
3. Have booze and books on
standby
IAN FANG
Travels: Four times yearly,
of which one is a long-haul
flight
“I usually drink two cups
of Baileys Russian White
on board so that I can fall
asleep during the flight.
Once I touch down and
get home, I’d make myself
a glass of gin and tonic
as it’s very refreshing
and gives me just the
right amount of energy to
unpack my luggage and