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A long flight can feel like the perfect opportunity to power through a backlog of emails or to finally finish a novel. However, this urge to be productive disappears for many of us and feelings of sluggishness begin to creep in.<\/p>\n
We asked some experts to break down some key reasons why flying can leave us feeling so bloated and exhausted. They also share their top tips on how to prevent a mid-flight slump.<\/p>\n
First, here is why flying can make us feel lethargic.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we are out of our usual routines on a flight, it disrupts what our bodies are used to,\u201d says Dr Asimah Hanif, a medical expert working with UK travel insurance provider Staysure.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor example, you might not be used to eating so early in the morning when they serve breakfast on a plane, and you might be served something that you don\u2019t usually eat, like an omelette.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, the impact of both of those elements combined \u2013 eating things that you\u2019re not used to and eating after the time frame in which you would usually eat \u2013 can disrupt digestion and contribute to sluggishness.\u201d<\/p>\n
UK-based gastroenterology specialist Dr Mark Austin agrees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n