Jet lag

Travelling is a transformative experience that provides the opportunity to explore new horizons, broaden perspectives, and create lasting memories. Yet, amidst the excitement and adventure, it's imperative to consider the impact on your health, even after returning home. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the importance of post-travel health, emphasizing the importance of managing travel-related illnesses, and undergoing health checks after travel.

That feeling of fatigue you experience when you go abroad is more than just exhaustion from the hustle and bustle of travel. Jet lag is a common and temporary sleep disorder that occurs when you travel across one or more time zones. Also known as jet lag disorder, it’s caused by your body’s internal clock having trouble adjusting to the new time zone. Behind the scenes in your body is something called a circadian rhythm, a process that’s responsible for telling you when to be awake and when to be asleep. This internal clock is usually adapted to the time zone where you live so when you are in a different time zone, your circadian rhythm is thrown off. 

Jet lag isn’t just in your head or the result of the stresses of travel. It’s a verified sleep disorder than can end up ruining your much anticipated travel plans. Jet lag is a temporary condition and will eventually go away, but there are methods you can try to overcome jet lag and its annoying side effects.

Over the next few months many of us will be travelling abroad to enjoy a much needed holiday. Whether you will be going somewhere to get some sun or visiting a bucket-list destination, you’ll want to make the most of your time away. The last thing you need is to be so tired from jet lag that you can’t enjoy the first few days of your trip.