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Posted on 27/10/2023 in Current Affairs
It's that time of year again this weekend; daylight saving time ends. The clock goes back an hour, so technically you get an extra hour of sleep as a gift. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way because not only do your watch and clock get adjusted, but your internal clock also needs some adjustment.
Not Just the Clock Out of Sync
When daylight saving time has just started and the clock indicates bedtime, we don't feel that way in the first few days. And in the morning, we wake up too early because our internal clock is still set to summer time. Soon enough, we notice the effects of lack of sleep. When the alarm goes off, we actually want to stay in bed a bit longer.
Tips
That one-hour time difference can take some getting used to. Luckily, there are practical things you can do to adjust to the new rhythm more quickly.
The following tips are suitable for children and adults.
Consistency
Maintain consistency in your day and night rhythm. So try to stick to the same times to wake up and go to sleep as much as possible.
Nutrition
Gently warming foods are best now. Think of:
- porridge, rice, boiled egg
- pumpkin, corn, fennel, cauliflower, carrots
- mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, mild curry
Acupressure and Your Internal Clock
Regularly massaging acupuncture points can also help you adjust to changing the clock. It can also be applied to combat jet lag.
Here you can read which points you can massage.
