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Review
. 2018 May-Jun;7(3):507-510.
doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_220_17.

Jet lag: Heuristics and therapeutics

Paurush Ambesh  1 , Vijay Shetty  1 , Sahitya Ambesh  2 , Sushilkumar Satish Gupta  3 , Stephan Kamholz  1 , Lawrence Wolf  1
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Review

Jet lag: Heuristics and therapeutics

Paurush Ambesh et al. J Family Med Prim Care. 2018 May-Jun.

Abstract

Jet lag is one of those common medical problems, to which most people don't give a serious thought. However, it is intricately intertwined with our normal circadian rhythm. It is classified as a sleep disorder. There is also a dearth of good scientific literature, not to mention clinical trials on the subject. Slowly but steadily, the scientific community is realizing the various deleterious health effects of jet lag and is devising innovative methods to counter them. This narrative review touches upon the etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations and therapeutic strategies effective against the nagging problem of jet lag.

Keywords: Circadian rhythm; insomnia; jet lag.

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Figure 1
Common symptoms of jet lag
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Recommended light exposure for respective travel direction
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