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A physician may recommend sleeping pills or prescription medication. New research into a melatonin agonist, LY156735 and genetic research into circadian rhythms suggests new treatments.

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Can you die of jet lag?

No... Jet lag - is simply your body's 'internal clock' being out of sync with the local time. The worse you will feel is tired - when others around you are full of energy.


What does non allopathic mean?

Non-allopathic refers to practices and treatments that are not part of conventional Western medicine. These may include alternative, complementary, or traditional forms of healing such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, or homeopathy.


Why didn't early explorers get jet lag tiredness and irritability that occurs after crossing time zones like many travelers of today do?

Early explorers did not experience jet lag in the same way as modern travelers because they traveled long distances over land or sea, allowing their bodies to gradually adjust to changing time zones. In contrast, modern air travel accelerates the process, leading to disruptions in the body's internal clock and causing jet lag symptoms. Additionally, advancements in technology and understanding of circadian rhythms have enabled us to better manage and mitigate jet lag today.


What is a description of jet lag?

Jet lag is a disruption of the body's internal clock caused by rapid travel across multiple time zones. Common symptoms include fatigue, difficulty sleeping, irritability, and poor concentration. It typically takes a few days for the body to adjust to the new time zone and reset its internal clock.


What is the purpose of phototherapy?

Phototherapy is prescribed primarily to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a mood disorder characterized by depression in the winter months, and is occasionally employed to treat insomnia and jet lag.