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Jet Lag Doesn't Have To Be A Drag!!!

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Traveling to a new country across time zones can be inspiring and incredibly joyful. Within 24 hours we can board a plane and end up across the globe, experiencing new sights, sounds, tastes … and jet lag. Jet lag is an aspect of travel that most people think just goes with the territory. Recently I traveled abroad, and it inspired me to share with you some great advice on steps you can take to avoid, and limit jet lag. Our bodies work on a 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm. Our organs and systems are more active at certain times of the day vs. others. For instance : the liver is most active between 1:00 am and 3:00 am the lungs from 3:00 am to 5:00 am the large intestine from 5:00 am to 7:00 am the stomach from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, etc. You can look up online the acupuncture meridian clock to see the times of day that relate to the entire organ system. Additionally, certain bodily processes are more active at certain times of the day. For example : at 4:30 am the