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Jet Lag Guide
Jet Lag
If left unmanaged, jet lag induced insomnia can escalate into more persistent or chronic insomnia and can ultimately lead to more serious psychological and physical conditions.
Taking a proactive approach to jet lag treatment and establishing a healthy and consistent sleep routine well before you travel can substantially facilitate your easy transition between time zones.
If you continue to struggle with insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness or other sleep problems for an extended period of time during or after your trip (several weeks, for example), you may need to take an even more active approach to managing your sleep patterns, and might also seek the guidance of a medical professional as you could be suffering from a more serious sleep disorder.
Overall, the best way to manage and even pre-empt the symptoms of jet lag, especially insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep cycle disruption, is to make sure that a stable sleep pattern becomes a natural part of your daily routine.
Planning for your trip by making the necessary dietary and scheduling adjustments as your departure date nears, then taking the appropriate precautionary steps during and immediately after your flight will also limit or even eliminate many jet lag symptoms. It will also enable you to enjoy a better night’s sleep no matter where you are.
The information contained here should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other health care provider.
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and in no way should be considered as an offering of medical advice.
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