On the night of March 25-26, 2023, Ukrainians will move the time forward one hour. For some people, this period is accompanied by stress, fatigue and headaches, because in fact the time for sleep is reduced.
To make the transition process less noticeable for the body, experts advise following several tips, in particular, a few days before the clock change, it is recommended to wake up 20-30 minutes earlier. How to prepare the body for the summer transition, read the material GLOBAL HAPPENINGS.
Overwork
Before changing the clock, ideally after a few days, care should be taken to give the body more time to rest. If possible, avoid excessive physical and mental stress, go to bed on time and allocate enough hours for sleep.
Stress
Natural sedatives will help reduce the level of stress in the body.
- Herb tea
- soothing music
- walks in the open air
Diet
Daylight savings time can cause stress in the body, and should not be exacerbated by malnutrition. Eliminate fatty and spicy foods from your diet. Often, during times of stress, you want something sweet – so you can eat some dark chocolate, but reduce the amount of cakes and cakes. Eat more vegetables and fruits.
Coffee and alcohol
Alcoholic beverages and caffeine have a negative effect on the nervous system and can increase stress and cause dizziness or feeling unwell.
walks
In spring, the weather pleases with warmth, so take a walk and ventilate the room more often. A week before the clock change, it is recommended to increase the number of walks. Or do light exercise for 20-30 minutes.
Driver Tips
If after changing the clock you feel lethargic, headache and fatigue, you should temporarily not drive. Statistics show that in the first days after the transition to daylight saving time, the number of accidents is growing.
Awakening
And finally, doctors recommend setting an alarm clock 20-30 minutes earlier a few days before the transition to daylight saving time. So the body gradually adapts to change.
Previously, GLOBAL HAPPENINGS told when and who first had the idea to change the clock.
Source: Obozrevatel
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