A Definition Of Jet Lag
In simple terms, jet lag is a common sleep disorder suffered by many millions of travelers every day.
It affects both those traveling for pleasure and on business and, in a recent survey of international business travelers, 74% of those questioned said that they suffered frequently from jet lag.
Jet lag affects people of all ages and, although it varies widely from person to person, it tends to be more severe the older you get.
In addition, if you are already experiencing sleeping difficulties, you are likely to find that jet lag is more of a problem.
Jet lag symptoms also increase as you cross more and more time zones. If the difference in time between your point of departure and your destination is just an hour or two, then you are unlikely to experience jet lag at all. However, if the time difference is three hours or more then jet lag will start to appear and its effects will be more pronounced the greater the time difference.
Finally, jet lag symptoms do not always appear immediately and, for some people, it may be two or three days before it hits.
Like many sleep disorders, jet lag is not in itself a specific disease or condition, but is simply a symptom, or set of symptoms, and so there is no magic cure.
By understanding the underlying causes of jet lag, however, there is a great deal that can be done to reduce its effects.
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