My mind is still on Italian time.

29. April 2008 | Category Thoughts |

jetlag.gif

Jet Lag sucks! My body is very sensitive to weather and time changes. Every year daylight savings time kick my butt! I could never be a major jet-setter. I’d kill myself! According to my ultimate source of knowledge, the golden oracle, Wikipedia;

Jet Lag is a physiological condition which is a consequence of alterations to the circadian rhythm … the condition of jet lag may last many days, and medical experts have deemed that a recovery rate of “one day per time zone” is a fair guideline.[citation needed] Good sleep hygiene promotes rapid recovery from jet lag: in fact sleep, relaxation, moderate exercise, and sensible diet seem to be the simplest recovery methods.

However, since the experience of jet lag varies among individuals, it is difficult to assess the efficacy of any single remedy. Age may also be a factor on the severity of jet lag, as younger people will suffer worse jet lag than older people would[1].

Women are more susceptible to jet lag than are men[2] this is in part because estrogen is often vulnerable to jet lag-like conditions[3]

Did I mention that yesterday I had to go back to school and work? I’m like a walking zombie. My mind doesn’t work, my body barely works, please don’t ask me to think — I’m in la la land. I think my body may have been possessed mid-flight. Anyone know of a jet-lag exorcist?

No Comments »

Your Comments

You must be logged in to post a comment.