Travelling is a beloved pastime, whether it\u2019s for leisure, business, or to reconnect with loved ones across the globe. But there\u2019s a slightly less beloved side effect to hopping time zones: jet lag. It can bring about fatigue, insomnia, disorientation, and a general feeling of discomfort, putting a dampener on your trip or making your return home a weary affair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what if you could mitigate these effects with a simple and enjoyable method? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Scandinavian wellness philosophy of \u201chot-cold-relax\u201d is a highly effective approach to acclimate your body to a new time zone. This method is designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance physical well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your journey begins in a hot sauna or steam room to open your pores and stimulate circulation. Next, you quickly plunge into cold water, shocking your system to tighten your pores and kick-start your heart rate. Lastly, you relax in a warm environment, allowing your body to return to normal. This cycle can be repeated multiple times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This routine helps improve blood flow, boost the immune system, and\u2014crucially for jet-lagged travellers\u2014promote better sleep. Your body temperature plays a significant role in regulating your sleep cycle, so by resetting it using this routine, you\u2019re essentially re-syncing your internal clock to local time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And what better place to fight jet lag than with a view of the St. Lawrence River, the Montreal skyline, and the historic Old Port? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Massages and treatments can further help combat jet lag. Our skilled therapists are well-versed in techniques that improve circulation, reduce stress, and promote sleep, ensuring your jet lag recovery is as relaxing as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On a more personal note, I used a mobile app to help manage my jet lag during my recent trip to Africa<\/a>. By entering the details of my flights, the app suggested a routine for sleep, light exposure, caffeine consumption and melatonine intake before my departure and upon my arrival. Same for the return trip. Some apps like Gowwiz<\/a> even offer to adjust your medication routine, which is very convenient for people like me who suffer from a chronic disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So pack your bags, don\u2019t forget your swimsuit and sandals, and remember to leave space for wellness. A visit to Bota Bota might be just the ticket to get you back on your feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s to happy travels and blissful arrivals! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Travelling is a beloved pastime, whether it\u2019s for leisure, business, or to reconnect with loved ones across the globe. But there\u2019s a …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74,79,83,174],"tags":[484,492],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n