Every year in Spain and in many other countries belonging to the European Union there are two alterations in the time change, in the summer and in the winter. In the latter, an hour is “subtracted” from the normal schedule, causing it to get dark earlier and have more light in the morning.
This is something that has been implemented since around the 70s, when the oil crisis increased the need to save energy. However, over the years the fact that this change is still being taken into account and what it can benefit from has come into debate.
What happens in the body after the time change?
Mainly, it is important to highlight that all the alterations that arise in the body due to these types of changes tend to be mild. In addition, They tend to be transient alterations. That is, after 72 hours everything should have returned to normal. They are completely temporary changes.
Of course, this will always depend and vary depending on the person, since in some cases the effect after the change can last up to weeks. The main symptom, and the one that attracts the most attention, is that you begin to perceive a feeling of extreme tiredness that you did not feel before.
Therefore, falling asleep with the same ease as before sometimes becomes truly impossible, which is why there tends to be insomnia in some people. As a result of this, the next day a state of drowsiness and drowsiness which makes the person feel very tired.
Likewise, it is common for episodes of headaches to appear after the time change, as well as alterations of the digestive system itself and other systems. There may be a huge lack of appetite, or exaggerated hunger attacks at times when it is not usual to eat.
Thanks to all this, the person seems apathetic and a little irritable, as a result of the lack of rest at night and sleep. Likewise, alterations in the ability to pay attention and concentrate, coupled with stress, are other symptoms that may occur after these episodes.
Methods to adapt to time change
The healthier the lifestyle the person leads, the better they will be able to cope with the time changes throughout the year. It is essential to establish routines to sleep, that they are always followed to the letter, set schedules and, above all, respect and comply with them.
Just as sleep is given importance, food is a key factor throughout this process, especially if children are the most affected. You will have to modify the hours and adapt the meal time to this new time change that is occurring at the moment.
Never, under any circumstances, self-medicate with tranquilizers or sleeping medications. Remember that this is a temporary situation no matter how bad you look. On the other hand, you should avoid all substances that may be exciting to the nervous system, such as drugs, alcohol or a mixture of them.
It is important that you take care of your hydration, since with this you can avoid getting headaches or strange sensations that could alter your senses. In addition, It is crucial that you sunbathe daily, even if you are in an area where there is not much sun in winter, take advantage of the faint rays.
Try to exercise daily. Do not neglect it, nor do it at the last minute, as it will help you greatly. Likewise, take care of your diet by avoiding large meals very late at night to avoid indigestion.
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