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Jet lag (desynchronosis) is a physiological condition caused by alterations to the body's circadian rhythms resulting from rapid long-distance transmeridian (east–west or west–east) travel on a (jet) aircraft. It was previously classified as one of the circadian rhythm sleep disorders.

The condition of jet lag may last several days until one is fully adjusted to the new time zone, and a recovery rate of one day per time zone crossed is a suggested guideline. The issue of jet lag is especially pronounced for airline pilots, crew, and frequent travelers. Airlines have regulations aimed at combating pilot fatigue caused by jet lag.

The common term jet lag is used because before the arrival of passenger jet aircraft, it was generally uncommon to travel far and fast enough to cause jet lag. Propeller flights were slower and of more limited distance than jet flights, and thus did not contribute as widely to the problem.

Resources in This Category

• Gorp: Beating Jet Lag

  http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-beating-jet-lag-sidwcmdev_115471.html
  Article discussing methods to overcome jet lag quickly such as drinking water, exercise and rest.

• Jet Lag Rooster

  http://www.jetlagrooster.com/
  A calculator helping one adjust their sleep schedule to the new time zone before travel. The method is based on light exposure and melatonin.

• Lumie

  http://www.lumie.com/
  Explains how to reset your body clock by following a carefully timed program of light and dark. The site calculates the timing for different time zones.

• No Jet Lag

  http://nojetlag.com/
  Definition, description and retailers of a homeopathic jet lag remedy.

• Remedy Health Media: Jet Lag

  http://www.healthcommunities.com/jet-lag/jet-lag-overview.shtml
  An explanation of jet lag, symptoms, causes and management as well as a discussion of circadian rhythms.

• Wikipedia: Jet Lag

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_lag
  Definition, cause, symptoms and management of jet lag.

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