Get Healthy Now with Denise Thomson, What is Jet Lag, How to Prevent it...

Good morning and welcome to Get Healthy Now with Denise Thomson, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Nurse, Fitness Trainer, Educator, Speaker and Author.

Last few weeks: prepare, trip, Jet Lag.

What is Jet Lag? It's a temporary disorder causing fatigue, insomnia, other symptoms as a result of air travel across time zones. It is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, which is a disruption of the internal body clock.

Other symptoms & signs of jet lag: physical & emotional symptoms, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, confusion, dehydration, headache, irritablility, nausea, indigestion..

How long does jet lag last? Recovering from jet lag depends on the number of time zones crossed while traveling. In general, the body will adjust to the new time zone at the rate of one or two time zones per day. For example, if you crossed six time zones, the body will typically adjust to this time change in 3 - 5 days. It's temporary, recovery usually within a few days. Flying East  - more jetlag due to time loss. Flying West - gaining time, easier to adjust.

What is a time zone?

What causes jet lag?

How does the body keep time? Internal biological clock.

Does the direction of travel matter? YES

Do the symptoms of jet lag vary in intensity?

What are risk factors for jet lag?

Are there any remedies for jet lag? Is is possible to prevent jet lag? 12 Tips

Stay in shape, medical advice, Change schedule, Avoid alcohol and caffeine, Drink water, Move around, Break up trip, Wear comfi shoes and clothes..

Are there meds for jet lag?

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