• floss to be separate from tokens
• VitC 1000mg each day
• frequent stretching in flight, or airport. Bring band!
• take flu shot 2W before travel

— Sleeping pills etc

• Start off with a full sleep by booking an airport hotel the night before departure. More effective than a bulkhead seat and often cheaper.
• Diazepam …. used by grandpa. He said very safe unless overdose.
• Estazolam …. also used by grandpa extensively. He said this is faster but lingers till next day.
• See http://www.rxlist.com/benzodiazepines-page2/drugs-condition.htm
• alcohol can keep one awake for the first few hours. Alcohol has never really helped me sleep.
• eye masks or long cap that can cover your face.

— nap between flights to US

• if there’s stopover more than 6 hours, I think it makes sense to check in to a transit hotel, and sleep for 2H. See http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/life/transit-hotels-around-world-712461/
• [1] If not possible, then bring a small pillow and extra layers to lie down on a bench. See post on sleeping in airports.

— travel light:

• send heavy stuff by post
• check in luggage in advance or drop off at airport so as to sleep more before boarding