Desynchronosis, better known as jet lag, is pretty much guaranteed after crawling off long flights from Australia to Vietnam.
Although many breakthroughs have been made, no jet lag remedies on the
market are a quick fix for the chronobiological ailment; what your body
needs is time to readjust.
With
bodies designed for walking, or perhaps riding a horse, humans were
never meant to travel as quickly as modern flight allows. The chemical
clock in our bodies that tells us when to eat and when to sleep can go
haywire for the first week after a long flight. Unfortunately, jet lag
can make getting adjusted to an unfamiliar place that much more
difficult when you first get off the plane.
What Exactly is Jet Lag?
Crossing
three or more time zones can wreck havoc on biological patterns and
circadian rhythms. Melatonin, which is produced naturally in the body
during darkness, causes us to feel drowsy when there is a lack of light.
Until melatonin levels are regulated and become adjusted to your new
time zone, your chemical clock that suggests when to sleep will not be
in sync with your new location.
Symptoms of Jet Lag
Travelers
experiencing severe jet lag may feel lethargic during the afternoon,
wide awake at night, and hungry during odd times. Headaches,
irritability, and a lack of daytime focus make the culture shock of a
new place take that much more of a toll.
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