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Just like many Traveler returns From the trip with adventure souvenirs, some have also brought back an unpopular Jetlag case.
Jetlag is a sleep disorder caused by traveling in different time zones of international and domestic travel.
Brunilda Nazario, MD, chief physician editor of WebMD Medical Affairs, said flight could cause damage to the body, including dehydration, swelling of the legs and jet lag.
“Jet lag is a very common travel symptom, not just a few days of excessive sleepiness or insomnia,” Nazario said.
Sitting on the plane for a long time, Deficiency of oxygen The Cleveland Clinic said the reduction in air pressure in the cabin could cause the problem.
Nazario said the jet laggs ruined our internal clock and its relationship with the outside world.
Traveling across time zones can affect hormones and appetite; experts say that if you experience it frequently, it can also lead to serious health problems. (iStock)
“In our external world, the cycle of daylight and darkness helps affect sleep patterns through melatonin. Jet lagers can also affect other circadian rhythms,” Nazario said.
“Our internal clock also helps regulate the release of daily or monthly hormones, such as growth hormones and hormones in the menstrual cycle.”
Symptoms of lag include concerns, coordination and drowsiness.
Hormones also help regulate Our appetite She said, she said digestive hormones and the body’s temperature fluctuations.
from The West Coast to the East Coast may mess up the body’s internal clock, resulting in mismatch in various symptoms.
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“Flying east requires you to move forward, while flying west means you have to manipulate the internal clock to delay it,” Nazario said.
Symptoms of lag include concerns, coordination and drowsiness. If a person always travels across time zones, it can lead to long-term health problems, or even increase Risk of diabeteshypertension, mood disorders and obesity.
“Flying east requires you to move forward, while flying west means having to manipulate the internal clock to delay it.” (iStock)
Nazario said there are multiple ways to prevent or reduce the impact of the jet train.
“A common way to help prevent jet lags is to adjust your daily routine a few days before your trip, so that you can move forward or delay your routine according to the direction of your trip,” she said.
Nazario suggests to go Go to bed early Or later, to help re-adjust the sleep and internal clock time.
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When booking a flight, choose to park temporarily Connect to flights She said it can help the body adapt to the changes you experience at your destination, including sleep quality and alertness.
Drugs such as over-the-counter sleep aids or prescription muscle relaxants can induce sleep, while caffeine can help combat daytime sleepiness.
“Melatonin has a sleep-induced effect. It is called ‘dark hormone’ because exposure to light will turn it off.” (iStock)
Nazario shared a hack nazario that may help some flight passengers sleep melatonin.
“Melatonin has a sleep-induced effect. This is called ‘dark hormone’ because exposure to light turns it off. A sleep mask can be an easy way to block light,” she said.
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“The best sleep is coming when your sleep time is synchronized with the release of melatonin,” Nazario said. “Melatonin supplements can help reset your body clock.”
Experts recommend that anyone considering taking supplements should first consult a doctor or medical professional about the approved product and the appropriate dose. While melatonin is generally considered safe in the short term, it can interfere with Certain drugsso being cautious is the best.
