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Herbal and Home Remedies for Jet Lag Disorder

ABSTRACT

Jet lag is a sleep disorder caused by disturbance of internal clock and it is very common in air travelers who travel multiple time zones. It will affect your sleeping pattern which can cause anxiety, confusion, etc. But one can treat these symptoms with the help of some home and herbal remedies. Planet Ayurveda provides a great herbal treatment which can treat jet lag naturally and without any side effect on your health.

INTRODUCTION

Your body has an internal clock which tells when to sleep and when to awake but when this internal clock gets disturbed by time zone due to traveling your body will experience sleep disturbance this is known as jet lag and it is very common in travelers who travel multiple times to different time zone. It will affect your daily routine.

In jet lag, you experience day time fatigue, anxiety, irritability, etc. which can cause a disturbance in your daily activity. Your body takes some days to get in sync with the new environment and you will get relief from these symptoms.

CAUSES

In this modern world, people use to travel a lot due to work. Flying in different time zone can cause jet lag because our internal clock is set according to home time which gets disturbed by flying and our all routine gets disturbed due to the time gap. Our body struggles to cope with a new schedule. Thus, when an Indian arrives in Australia at midnight Australia time, his body continues to operate according to Indian time. He/she will take some days to fit in a new schedule. Pilots, flight attendants, and business travelers are most likely to have jet lag due to their lifestyle.

Symptoms of Jet Lag Disorder

Jet lag According to Ayurveda

In Ayurveda, we believe that our body consists of three energies Vata, Pitta, Kapha. These three energies are important to maintain body functions. If any energy is increased or decreased it will affect the body function. During flights, Vata which consists of Vayu (air) component increases which cause gas, dryness, constipation, insomnia, and lower immunity.

SYMPTOMS

Jet lag Can Cause Various Symptoms

Fatigue
Insomnia
Anxiety
Constipation
Diarrhea
Confusion
Dehydration
Irritability
Dizziness
Headache
Vomiting
Mood changes
Decreased alertness

Herbal Remedies for Jet Lag Disorder

There are wonderful herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda to cure jet lag like sleep naturals, Brahmi Capsules, Energo plan syrup. These herbal remedies are formulated using pure and natural herbs. These herbs are used since ages there are no added chemicals and preservatives in these herbal remedies.

1. Sleep Naturals

Sleep natural contains Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), Tagar, Jatamansi, shankhpushpi, Brahmi, vacha, sapgandha. These are nervine tonic which helps to pacify the nervous system. It helps in insomnia and sleeping disorders.

Dosage: 1-2 capsule at night before sleep with water or milk

2. Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi is a non-aromatic soft, perennial, creeping herb with succulent leaves. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) known as a brain tonic. It is very effective in insomnia and act as a stress buster and helps to overcome sleep disorder and mental disorder.

Dosage: 1-2 capsule twice daily with plain water after a meal

3. Energo Plan Syrup

This syrup contain jeevnati, amalaki, shatvari, ashwagandha, gokshure, etc. it is very effective in insomnia. This syrup helps in maintain energy levels. Jeevnati is helpful in maintain energy levels and help to overcome weaknesses. Amalaki helps to calm Vata dosh and maintain energy levels.

Dosage: 1-2 teaspoon twice a day

Home Remedy

Home remedies are the simplest and help us overcome our problems without any side effects.

Here are Some Most Beneficial Jet lag Home Remedies

1. Adjusting to The Time Zone Before You Leave

Adjusting your bedtime and wake time to your destination time before your travel is another strategy to beat jet lag. If you are going to the east, it means going to sleep one hour earlier than normal on day one and waking up one hour earlier. On day two, your bedtime would we two hours earlier and wake time would be two hours earlier. On the third day, your bedtime would be three hours earlier and wake time would be three hours earlier. If traveling west your bedtime would be one hour later.

2. Bright Light Therapy

Our circadian rhythm is strongly influenced by light, exposing yourself to bright light at a certain time of day is a powerful way to shift your internal clock. Bright light exposure early in the day may help to get your internal clock in sync with your new time zone. Walk-in sunshine, opening curtains folds or turning on lamps are beneficial.

3. Caffeine and Alcohol Consumption

Caffeine and alcohol consumption may interfere with our sleeping pattern so it’s better to avoid caffeine and alcohol consumption in an airplane

4. Avoid Heavy Meals

Eating smaller meals which include protein, fruits and vegetables and avoiding fast foods is beneficial. The energy level will be steady rather than rising or crashing. Drink water to stay hydrated.

5. Exercise

Exercising at 7 A.M. or between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. shifted the circadian rhythm to an earlier time, while engaging in exercise between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. pushes the body clock back.

Conclusion

With the above information, jet lag is a curable disease by using some herbal and home remedies. These remedies are beneficial for this disease and having no side effects and one can easily adjust in a new time zone and can concentrate on his work.

How to Beat Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder Naturally?

Abstract

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can occur if one is having a family history of depression, bipolar disorder or any psychological disorder. Common treatments to this may include anti-depressants, counseling and allopathy medications but improving lifestyle, diet, and mode of living can manage this syndrome effectively and naturally.

Introduction

Welcome to the season when days have started getting shorter, less sunlight, 5 p.m. sunsets and plenty of snow all around. Some days can be worse if one is experiencing random mood swings, feeling more lethargic and low almost every day. What might be the reason?

Is it the SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) or Winter Blues?

Some people start feeling dump after the winter vacations, ending the festive season and Slump after the fun. Finding it difficult to get up out of the bed, irritated, sad and low energy levels are not uncommon. These are the manageable ebb and flow that come along with the every changing season and can be considered as winter blues. There is no clinical diagnosis for this condition but is fairly common globally. While a small percentage of people experience a severe medical disorder which is known as Seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Seasonal Affective Disorder

What is SAD?

Seasonal Affective disorder (SAD) is a depressive disorder with recurrent seasonal patterns which usually begins in fall and continues till winter ends. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), this starts in a specific season each year and ends in another. This disorder occurs more often in women than in men at an estimated age between 18-30 years. People living away from the equator are more susceptible to this disease.

Recognize the Signs and Don’t Ignore Your Symptoms

The Most Common Signs and Symptoms Include the Following

Excess sleeping
Overeating
The person feels down or depressed the whole day or nearly every day
Loss in interest in some activities which you enjoyed once
Preferring isolation and withdrawing from social gatherings
Constant feeling of fatigued and lethargic
Suicidal thoughts
Feeling of hopelessness and demotivated
Finds difficult to take initiative
Difficulty in focusing on work
Frequently crying
Lowered energy levels
Crave carbohydrates and sugars
Sudden weight gain

Symptoms Which Can Occur During Summer Are Given as Follows

Insomnia
Restlessness
anxiety
violent behavior
sudden weight loss
poor appetite

Causes

Some of the Major Factors that Trigger The Onset of The Disorder Are Discussed as Follows

The major and foremost reason which can be considered as the primary culprit for a seasonal affective disorder is the decreased exposure to sunlight which leads to an imbalance in serotonin and melatonin levels.

What is Serotonin?

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that modulates all human behavior and is produced by CNS neurons. This hormone regulates the brain functions, helps to regulate mood, biological clock and body’s sleep-wake cycles. Lowered serotonin levels can be due to improper diet, sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, etc. and ultimately leads to the onset of depression. (3)

What is Melatonin?

Melatonin hormone which is secreted by the pineal gland is a derivative of tryptophan (Amino acid) found in mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. In humans, it regulates circadian rhythm (24-hour cycles) and its secretion is enhanced by darkness while inhibited by light. (2)

Less sunlight causes a deficiency of Vitamin D which hinders the secretion of Serotonin and melatonin which ultimately causes depressive symptoms. But don’t let these winter blues hinder your daily enjoyment here are some of the home remedies which can put this winter illness off.

Home Remedies – Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle

1. Sunlight

To get a sufficient amount of Vitamin-D, you need to step outside whenever the sun is out. Exposing yourself to natural light and sun will trigger the serotonin production which will naturally lighten up your mood. So this winter takes a break with your kids, family or friends and tries indulging yourself in skiing, ice-skating or picnic, etc.

2. Exercise

Exercise tends to have a link with mental health so making exercise an essential part of our routine contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Daily exercise is beneficial in managing depression and anxiety effectively which acts as a natural antidepressant. It also increases endorphins which are secreted by the hypothalamus and lower levels may trigger anxiety and stress. Levels of serotonin and endorphins can affect mood which can be boosted by daily exercise.

3. Change your Diet

Some of the dietary supplements and altering diet can improve the condition and some of the supplements are discussed as follows-

1.Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Food items like walnut, salmon, tuna, shrimp, catfish, spinach, flaxseed oil, etc. should be added in the diet.

2.Berries

Berries like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc. can help to prevent the secretion of cortisol which is a stress hormone.

3.Folic Acid

Food items that have high amounts of folic acid are Oatmeal, green leafy vegetables, cereals, soybeans, and black-eyed peas can be included in daily diet.

4.Vitamin B-12 and D

Food sources like oysters, crab, eggs, cheese, yogurt, milk, cereals, etc. are rich in Vitamin B-12 while mushrooms, fish, etc. are rich in Vitamin D should be included in the daily diet for reducing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder.

5.Banana

It possesses tryptophan, natural sugars, magnesium and potassium which improves sleep and reduces anxiety which naturally symptoms of depression and enhances a good mood.

Ayurvedic Remedies for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

1.Stress Support Capsule

Stress support from Planet Ayurveda has been formulated from enormous traditional herbs like Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and Tagar (Valeriana wallichii). This product effectively manages various conditions like nausea, dizziness, tremors, sleeping disorders, and anxiety.

Dosage – 1-2 capsules daily with plain water after meals

2. Brahmi Chyawanprash

This is an herbal dietary supplement that contains many herbs like Jivanti, Punarnava, Jeerak, Brahmi, Dashmola, Bhumi Amla, Choti elaichi, Ashwagandha, Bala, Shatavari, Chandan, etc. This product pacifies Tridosha i.e. Kapha, Pitta and Vata which eliminates anxiety, indiscrimination, fear, grief, etc.

Dosage – 2-3 teaspoonful twice or thrice with milk after meals.

3. Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi capsules are an amazing herbal product that has been formulated from the standardized extract of Bacopa monnieri which is very beneficial in treating Neurological Disorders.

Dosage – 1-2 capsules two times a day with plain water after meals.

4. Gotu kola Capsules

Gotu kola capsules have been prepared from pure extracts of Gotukola (Centella asiatica) which Manages Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety effectively.

Dosage – 1-2 capsules two times a day with plain water.