Wellbeing
Combat Jet Lag Through Relaxation
Combat Jet Lag Through Relaxation
Jet lag, also called desynchronosis and flight fatigue, is a temporary disorder that causes fatigue, insomnia, and other symptoms as a result of air travel across multiple time zones. It is considered a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, which is a disruption of the body’s circadian rhythms caused by traveling to different time zones. Relaxation techniques are a natural way to combat jet lag.
1 / Relaxing massage
Massage can help reset your body’s internal clock, not to mention improve circulation and relieve achy muscles after a long flight.
We all know that massages are relaxing, but over and above that, they offer physical benefits. Reflexology massages are particularly effective against jet lag.
Reflexology massage targets the central nervous system and the pineal gland. Stimulating this gland increases the production of melatonin, which is needed for a healthy sleep-wake cycle.
Swedish or reflexology massage can be an effective way to encourage your body and mind to adjust back into a routine.
2 / Magnesium Scrub
Combat jet lag with the help of magnesium. Studies show magnesium minimises pain, a factor which can otherwise disturb sleep and heighten jet lag sleepiness upon arrival. Magnesium is indicated to act as a muscle relaxing sleep aid, thought to help the body recover from disturbed sleep-wake patterns a common problem when crossing time zones.
Time zone changes can be particularly brutal when traveling to Australia, which is why The QT Sydney hotel offers a 2.5 hour-long jet lag recovery treatment with magnesium called the Weekend Warrior.
The Weekend Warrior is a 2.5-hour treatment that sees green tea, sea kelp and magnesium play hero in a spa session that aims to replenish energy and mineral levels, detoxify your system and knock out fatigue. The mineral magnesium acts as a muscle relaxing sleep aid to help the body reset disturbed sleep-wake patterns and improve sleep efficiency, while essential oils (including bergamot) are included to promote feelings of wellbeing, as well as assisting with insomnia.
Combining a sea salt body scrub, massage and custom facial using green tea, sea kelp and magnesium-rich salts, the whole process is designed to detoxify, boost circulation, calm the nervous system and fight fatigue all necessary remedies after sitting on a plane for a full day.
Massage therapy techniques selected for the treatment are specifically chosen to smooth out the bumps of travelling, boost circulation and calm the nervous system while the facial component is customised with a focus on removing the environmental build-up of impurities accumulated whilst travelling.
Potent Green Tea is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities, while magnesium is responsible for promoting healthy energy levels, sleep, muscle function and overall well‐being. The combined ingredients of green tea, magnesium and sea kelp also promotes detoxification and fights fatigue.
Massage therapy provides great relief from those suffering from soreness, aches and discomfort often associated with long-haul travel. Soothing massage techniques in areas of specific tension or discomfort.
