“Jet lag” is a unavoidable phenomenon that can have a profound effect on our body, in either sleep or internal clock. No matter one is a frequent filer or a strong body traveler who is planning to have a long distance vacation, the jet lag is a common problem for long time flies that cross different time zones. The sleep disorders are troubling millions of travelers, and the studies shows that the jet lag can be alleviate by imposing the right treatments.
“the condition of jet lag is actually resulting from an imbalance in our body’s natural “biological clock” caused by traveling to different time zones. Basically, our bodies work on a 24-hour cycle called “circadian rhythms.” These rhythms are measured by the distinct rise and fall of body temperature, plasma levels of certain hormones and other biological conditions. All of these are influenced by our exposure to sunlight and help determine when we sleep and when we wake.”
Our circadian rhythms are likely to remain on their original biological schedule in days and slowly adjust to the new internal clock when we travel to a new time zone.
By doing the research of the internal clock in our body. The scientist found that there are several treatment that can alleviate the jet lag, and faster the process of adjusting the time zone for our body. Firstly, we can anticipate the time change by getting up and going to bed for prepared the trip. Secondly, change the watch to the destination time zone can always remind one to fit in the right time. Thirdly, no heavy meals on the final destination, and get more sunlight as possible.
The noise, light, temperature or climate, and altitude are all key elements that will affect the quality of the sleep. A good travel should not be troubled too much by jet lag, and our body will give a good response when we are releasing the stress on travel.
https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/jet-lag-and-sleep
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/jet-lag/basics/definition/con-20032662
http://www.medicinenet.com/jet_lag/article.htm
I want to travel a lot and I’m always scared of having to deal with jet lag because I’ve heard horror stories of people traveling to another country and the time zone is completely out of sync with the one they’re used to. I found your post to be an interesting read and you gave good tips based on studies that were done on how to deal with jet lag. Here’s an article on jet lag that I found interesting.
https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/jet-lag-and-sleep