So you avoid the big fatigue
On the last weekend of March, during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the clocks are presented for one hour, from two o'clock to three o'clock. The consequence: Sunday has only 23 hours, and on Monday, the alarm clock rings an hour earlier than usual, so we're on time at the job or at school. A change that brings the sleep-wake rhythm quite out of balance.
It can take up to two weeks for the body to get used to the new age. However, most people succeed in the adjustment in just a few days. But until that happens, blood pressure and heart rate are usually in "sleep mode" when we get up. The result: we feel tired and tired. In the evening, however, we can not sleep at the usual time. In addition, there are often loss of appetite, digestive problems and lack of concentration.
Time change: It's easier with these six tips
So that the conversion is not too abrupt: It starts a few days before the start of summer time earlier and also moves lunch and dinner. Half an hour earlier. So you give your body more time to adapt to the new times.
The less sunlight we get, the harder we get out of bed in the morning - and the more the body gets used to a late rhythm. Getting up is easier when daylight shines into the bedroom in the morning.
Use the lunch break for a walk to balance the inner clock with lots of light. Incidentally, this is not only worthwhile in the sun: even on cloudy days, we get 16 times more light outside than inside.
Provide for a higher body temperature, for example through a foot bath or relaxation exercises, which promote the blood circulation (for example the Pilates program for a good night's sleep)
In the evening, it is best to eat only light and low in fat (for recipes, see "Eat Lightly: Enjoy Without a Bad Conscience")
Refrain from coffee and caffeinated drinks like cola from the late afternoon. Melissa, lavender or valerian teas are ideal for falling asleep.
Here we tell you everything you need to know about the time change 2017.
