Avail Float Therapy: Say a Permanent Goodbye to Jet Lags
Now that travel restrictions have been lifted globally, you may be itching to hop on a plane and fly across the ocean in search of exotic vistas. That's a chance to reunite with loved ones from whom you have undergone estrangement for the past two years. Despite the convenience of long-distance flights, we should remember that we may need more preparation for such a journey.
But travel comes with a price if you travel for a long flight. Jet lag is one such price you have to pay. But there is a remedy for the same known as float therapy. However, before you know about the procedure, it's essential to understand the discomfort. Let's see!
What's a Jet Lag?
The sleep-wake cycle, body temperature, and hormone secretion are all negatively impacted by jet lag. Brain fog, nausea, and fatigue are all symptoms of this issue. Furthermore, our circadian rhythm is affected by the rapid transition between time zones (as opposed to the gradual shift that occurs on a long road trip).
This intricate and nuanced internal mechanism ensures that we get enough rest during the night and are alert during the day. That's why adjusting to a new sleep schedule is challenging, and most travelers feel tired.
Float therapy in OKC is a tried-and-tested method for speeding up recovery from jet lag and adjusting to unfamiliar time zones.
Excellent Ways Float Therapy Can Help with Jet Lags
Resetting Body Clock
Each of us possesses a natural biological clock known as a circadian rhythm. Changes in your body, mind, and actions occur regularly for 24 hours. All organisms have circadian rhythms, primarily regulated by exposure to external light and darkness. During a long-haul flight, you will spend most of your time under artificial plane light and staring at a bright screen that is only arm's length away from your face.
Schedule a nighttime float therapy for the first two days after you arrive at your destination. That will allow your body to adjust to the change in light and dark and make it easier to fall asleep when needed. Because of this, you can get to sleep at night and stay asleep even though your body usually is active during the day.
Lying In a Horizontal Position Is No More a Hassle
Maintaining an erect posture in a small, claustrophobic space is unbearable. All passengers should be aware of the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), exacerbated by the airlines' continued reduction of legroom.
You're in danger in a plane where you can't quickly get up and move around. In addition to the cabin's low oxygen content, theatmospheric stress may also cause blood to clot.
One or two days after landing, when it is night time in your destination country, go for a relaxing float therapy to recover from your ordeal of being crammed into a tiny airplane cabin.
Immune System Restored & Strengthened
The stress hormone cortisol reduces during flotation therapy, which boosts the immune system. Cortisol is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the body in response to stress. Long-term stress becomes chronic, and one potential side effect of chronic stress is an increase in cortisol levels that don't naturally fluctuate throughout the day. The stress hormone cortisol takes a beating by float therapy, and the effects are cumulative, so repeat sessions are recommended. The immune system benefits from these reduced cortisol levels.
Some Additional Tips to Deal with Jet Lags
Make sure to drink plenty of fluids while traveling
After your journey, exercise early morning to bring back the energy
Avoid napping during the day unnecessarily
Try eating low-spicy foods for a few days
Get the Best Therapy You Deserve
Jet lags are typical, and people of OKC often suffer from the same. So, as float therapy has many benefits in healing the condition, why not avail it? Contact us at Metro Family Therapy to book your schedule today with one of our experts!
**Disclaimer: Content posted here is not intended as medical advice and constitutes no patient relationship or medical treatment.