How Long Does Jet Lag Last
Don't Let Jet Lag Disrupt Your Vacation
Vacation season is upon us with all the excitement of
trips to exotic places-- or maybe just across the continent.
Unfortunately, along with the fun and pleasure of long trips,
comes the scourge of jet lag.
Jet lag disrupts sleep patterns and causes temporary insomnia.
It raises havoc with the digestive system, even to the point of
nausea. In fact, jet lag can disrupt the body's natural rhythm.
The sufferer may feel everything from a minor malaise to full-
blown illness that resembles a sever...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Question of the Week: Coping With Travel
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Health Guide
Jet Lag: Is there a Cure?
...sick to my stomach. My recent summer trip across eight time zones made me stop and ponder—what is jet lag, why does it happen, and is there anything I can do about it? Definition of jet lag ... Read more »Circadian Rhythms and Sleep
...zones, they suffer from a disruption to their circadian rhythms and get that uncomfortable feeling of jet lag. Or I remember my early days of shift work as a staff nurse. My circadian rhythms... Read more »Insomnia: Medications
...sleep at regular hours. The best dosages and timing, however, need to be clarified.Travelers suffering jet lag. Some studies have reported that melatonin may help prevent jet lag in some... Read more »Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
...(sleep problems lasting more than 1 month). Treating hot flashes may help resolve chronic insomnia.Jet LagAir travel across time zones often causes insomnia. After long plane trips, 1 day of... Read more »Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
...which is now common in new aircraft, does not increase the risk for respiratory infections.)Preventing Jet Lag. Crossing time zones can throw off the body's natural rhythms, especially when... Read more »Images
Jet lag is a combination of symptoms experienced after flying in an airplane, especially on long trips. Fatigue, irritability, dehydration, and a broken sleep pattern are common symptoms of jet lag.... Read more »
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