Jet lag is a physiological condition which is a consequence of alterations to the circadian rhythm. Such alterations result from shift work, daylight saving time, altered day length, or as the name implies, transmeridian travel as on a jet plane. They are known as desynchronosis, dysrhythmia, dyschrony, jet lag, or jet syndrome. The condition is generally believed to be the result of disruption of the "light/dark" cycle that entrains the body's circadian rhythm. It can be exacerbated by environmental factors.
2007-03-04 19:30:41
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answered by Anonymous
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Jetlag for me has usually been trying to get used to a different time zone, and just being very tired.
An unusual jetlag episode that I once had involved a class trip to Spain (from Chicago) in high school. I passed out on the bed in the hotel, and woke up standing in line for dinner (had no idea how I got down to the hotel's restaurant, but was with my group). I asked my friend "where is Mary?" and she was standing right next to me. That was the only bad jetlag I've ever had, and I've done a lot of traveling before and after that. It's not really anything to worry about.
So to describe it: very tired and disoriented.
2007-03-06 00:21:09
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answered by ORDtoSXM 2
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Jet lag, also jetlag or jet-lag, is a physiological condition which is a consequence of alterations to the circadian rhythm. Such alterations result from shift work, daylight saving time, altered day length, or as the name implies, transmeridian travel as on a jet plane.
2007-03-05 03:31:46
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answered by Shriram R 1
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If you leave NY at 9:00 PM you arrive in Amsterdam at 7:00 AM 5 hours later your going to feel very tired, you just lost 5 hours of sleep.
2007-03-05 03:45:09
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answered by Curious George 4
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Jet lag is caused primarily by dehydration. The dry air in the cabin for a prolonged period of time can give you hangover like symptoms. You can avoid much of the symptoms by hydrating just prior to and during your flight. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, and get acclimated to the time change as soon as possible.
2007-03-05 08:49:43
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answered by PriJet 5
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You're tired as hell, and you feel woozy and like you're still on the plane.
The Delta Shuttle is the worst. It's only an hour flight, but you get all the jet lag!
2007-03-05 19:11:56
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answered by Joshua Z 4
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jetlag is just travelling to a distant time zone so quickly that your natural body clock hasn't adjusted yet ... you stay awake all night and sleep all day.
2007-03-05 07:38:28
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answered by Anonymous
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The effect of sitting still and changing times fools your body
2007-03-08 10:48:52
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answered by predhead33 3
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Tiresome
2007-03-05 03:40:55
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answered by Kaypee 4
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see in
2007-03-05 10:13:05
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answered by shilpu 2
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