How to eliminate the symptoms of the time difference when traveling?

2018-01-22 2018-01-22T10:13:36Z

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Weather of Arabia - One of the signs of frequent travel, or taking long trips to different parts of the world, is exhaustion and exposure to the problem of the time difference, as the time difference, And the different hours of the night and day between different destinations cause continuous sleep or continuous vigil, which causes a disturbance in the biological clock, and the resulting disorder. One of the damages that the time difference problem can inflict is the inability to carry out your vital functions, even if you are one of the lucky few who are accustomed to continuous travel around the world . In addition to the direct consequences of the timing difference after returning from travel, such as lack or lack of sleep, digestive problems, weakness, And tension, as there are long-term consequences as well, the severity of which depends on the frequency of continuous travel . Add to this greater vulnerability to infections and chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's and cancer . The feeling of anxiety should not be exaggerated when the effects are minor, but these conditions appear cumulatively, and with ignoring adequate sleep during life, the possibility of exposure to these diseases is greater. A study conducted by the University of California at Beckerley confirmed that severe disruption in the biological clock cycle causes damage that may reach a large extent in memory, the ability to learn, and the ability to learn. It also causes changes in the structure of the brain in the long term . And according to neurologist Tara Swart, the neurological consequences of heavy travel can linger "long after the traveler has returned to their regular schedule." Timing setting. With the disruption caused by the time difference from one country to another, especially when there is a large difference in the number of hours, our internal time system receives the signals from the environment, Such as the appearance and absence of light, or the gradual resetting of the body with the new timing at the rate of an hour every day. For example, when traveling from New York to Paris it takes an average of five days to adjust to Paris time . The internal clock in the bodies of long-distance travelers seeks to adjust to the time difference as they prepare to fly to their next destination. Therefore, you have to anticipate that change in your natural clock, and set your biological clock in advance. Change your wristwatch from the beginning of the journey to match the time of your destination, and depending on whether you are heading east or west, You should expose yourself to extra light in the morning or evening a few days before the trip . If you are heading east, you should expose yourself to morning light, but if you are heading west, you should expose yourself during the evening several days before the flight. Stay away from baked goods, especially pastries. A lot of travelers end up eating unhealthy meals on the go, but it is essential to eat healthy. Choosing the right food at the right time of day can help reset your natural timing rhythm faster . To help change the rhythm of your internal clock, try not eating at all during the flight until it's time for the country's breakfast . The feeling of weakness caused by the time difference may contribute to weight gain and other health problems, and it is recommended to take probiotics (which are dietary supplements of live bacteria or yeasts) Before, during and after a long trip to neutralize any imbalances in the natural bacteria in your gut . A consistent and continuous pattern must be maintained. Not only do frequent travelers suffer from adverse physical effects, but this can also affect their mental clarity. In the short term, having a bad night's sleep has been shown to lower your IQ by five to eight points the next day. When this happens repeatedly over a long period of time, the neurotoxin is allowed to accumulate in the brain, which in turn may lead to diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's with age . The neurotransmitter system (which is responsible for cleaning up these toxins) needs seven to nine days of good sleep each night to fully cleanse the brain. “When our sleep is disturbed by frequent travel we prevent the neurotransmitter system from doing this essential function. Playing sports. If you feel sleepy during the day hours when you arrive in a new country, try to do some exercise, and try to sleep at night even if you do not feel sleepy. And avoid drinking coffee in the evening, even if you feel the need for it, as caffeine will make it difficult for you to sleep when the time comes . The use of smartphones before going to bed is prohibited, as the blue light that is emitted from them (or from any electronic device) It may deceive the pineal gland that this is the time of day and thus prevent its secretion of melatonin, which is usually responsible for sleep . We all suffer from jet lag. That travelers are not the only ones in this suffering, we all suffer constantly from the imbalance of time in our modern world, Travelers are not the only ones, as we - with the exception of those who work outside the office walls - do not get much exposure to sunlight during the day. We are exposed to a lot of light at night through lamps and lighting from electronic devices. Many people also change their sleep times during the weekend. All of these factors lead to effects similar in our modern era to jet lag

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

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