Jet Lag

Disorientation, irritability, and sleep disturbances are symptoms of jet lag and are caused by the body trying to reset its internal biological clock to a different time schedule. Flying across time zones requires adjustments in the regulation of heart rate, body temperature, hormone levels, and sleep patterns.

Reset your inner clock
To overcome jet lag, get out into the sun as early in the day as possible when travelling. Sunlight helps reset your biological clock

Minimize jet lag
To minimize jet lag, fly during the day if possible.This enables you to arrive at your destination, take a walk and have dinner and go to bed on the local schedule, all of which will help you adjust more quickly. Avoid the impulse to nap as soon as you arrive-it will only make it more difficult for you to get accustomed to the local time.

Exercise to overcome jet lag
Exercise as soon as possible after
you arrive at your destination. A brisk 30-minute walk aids relaxation and sleep.Try to c6ntinue exercising every day when you travel. Regular exercise makes your body more resilient and helps you adapt to stressors (such as flying) more quickly.

Get help with melatonin
Melatonin, a hormone produced by your body that sends the signal that it's time to sleep, can be extremely effective in combating jet lag. Take a
I mg tablet of melatonin one hour before you want to go to sleep.Try taking it for several days (until you feel acclimatized to the local time).

 

Ease travel stress with essential oils
Essential oils can ease the emotional stress of travelling and help your
body come into balance more quickly. To help you relax body and mind before going to bed, soak in a warm bath with six drops each of lavender and sandalwood essential oils.
Fatigue

Many factors can contribute to fatigue, including mental and physical tension, a nutrient-poor diet, lack of sleep or exercise, and improper breathing habits. Fatigue can also be a symptom of blood-sugar disturbances, low thyroid function, or a chronic illness, so consult your doctor if it persists.

Get enough sleep
How much sleep you need depends on many things, including your age and levels of stress and activity. As a general rule, most people need about eight hours a night If you need an alarm clock to wake up, you probably aren't getting enough sleep.

 

Clean up your diet
Eliminate caffeine, alcohol, and all concentrated sugars from your diet as they stress your adrenal glands and drain your vitality.To rebuild adrenal
health and energy, eat a balanced whole-food diet that includes two to three servings daily of lean protein foods (chicken, fish, eggs, or legumes) and a high-potency multivitamin and mineral supplement.

Exercise daily
Even if you feel tired, walking will relieve tension, oxygenate your cells, and build endurance.Try to get at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every day. Meditative, flowing types of exercise, such as yoga and tai chi, enhance organ and gland function as well as build energy.