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Jet Lag: Circadian Rhythms Are Not Dancing Locusts!

by spinshell

That’s circadian, not cicadas.  Circadian rhythms are basically the daily cycle everyone goes through.   Wikipedia calls them; “a roughly-24-hour cycle in the biochemical, physiological or behavioural processes of living beings”. 

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These tend to get all out of whack when jet lag kicks in and makes you fall asleep on your keyboard at work, the day after returning from that trip of a life time.   Anyone whose experienced jet lag knows what a drag it can be.  Though variable between individuals, the general recovery period for jet lag is supposed to be one day for each time-zone crossed during the flight.  Lots of home remedies are out there, but none are deemed truly effective.  However, there are some things you can do to minimize the effects:

1.  Go along with the local meal and bedtime schedules to get into a new daily routine.

2.  Avoid over-eating, eat small meals more often and include lots of fruits and vegetables.

3.  Get enough sleep before you leave.

4.  Exercise as much as you can both while on vacation and when you get back.

5.  If you do use, don’t overuse sleep medications.  2 days usage max.

6.  Avoid excessive drinking (we realize that this last one may be tough…but try.)

These won’t stop jet lag, but they might help you recover a little quicker and prevent you from being face down, snoring at your desk upon your return.

 

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27 Responses to “Jet Lag: Circadian Rhythms Are Not Dancing Locusts!”

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  2. Scottie Arrington Says:

    Hi, I liked your stuff and here are my tips and methods to eliminate snoring: 1) Breathing exercise 2) Decongestants 3) Exercise and proper diet 4) Change of bed position 5) Change of lifestyle – Smoking and alcohol can contribute to the onset of snoring. 6) Regular sleeping habits Establishing good sleeping habits and routines work best. 7) Nasal congestion caused by mucus can disrupt sleep and can cause snoring. To prevent this, saltwater nasal drops can be used to flush out the mucus. There are over the counter saltwater nasal drops available in drugstores. However, you can also make it on your own. Dissolve teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of sterilized water. Let the water cool down to body temperature and place it to a nose dropper. Hope that helps

  3. Evan Nelson Says:

    i snore so much that i can wake up the whole neighborhood by just snoring**~

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