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Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

Drink to avoid on a plane to help you fall asleep - and it's not caffeine

Travelling by plane can often throw your whole sleep pattern our routine out of shape - it's hard to nail the perfect flight set-up. Sometimes trying to get some sleep can help you feel more fresh when you arrive at your destination - and if nothing else it does help the time pass by more quickly.

But getting some shuteye when you're sat in the middle seat close to crying babies isn't always easy. That being said, there are certain things that can help you fall asleep faster when you're on a plane, which can in turn help you beat jet lag.

Dr Lindsay Browning, neurologist, psychologist and sleep expert at And So To Bed, has recommended avoiding a certain drink while on the plane - and it's not caffeine. Unfortunately, it's bad news for those who like to enjoy a boozy flight.

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