Health What helps against sleep after the time change?

Time change to summer time causes health complaints

Every half year it's that time again: the time change is coming up. During the night from Saturday to Sunday, the clocks are switched to summer time. This upsets our sleep patterns and causes sleep disorders in many people. You should not resort to medication prematurely. There are also natural aids.

Time change puts a strain on your health

This weekend it is time again: The time change is pending. During the night from Saturday to Sunday, the clocks are presented from two to three o'clock. That means: one hour less sleep. For a lot of people, getting up will be difficult at first. In the morning it is noticeably darker when the alarm clock rings early, and the body does not want to really get going. The time change puts a strain on your health and causes sleep disturbances. The latter should not be hastily treated with medication. Even natural remedies can help.

The time change provides for many people for sleep disorders. Health experts advise against resorting to drugs prematurely in such cases. Natural remedies can also help. (Image: Dan Race / fotolia.com)

Many people resort to sleeping pills

For children and adolescents the time change is particularly stressful. But even with many adults, the negative effects of summer time are noticeable.

In the first few days after the conversion, symptoms such as headache, lack of concentration, dizziness, tiredness and sleep disorders are increasingly evident.

According to surveys, many people in Germany swallow medication to better cope with the time change. Health experts advise against it.

Natural methods for a better sleep

According to the medical profession, a good alternative for a healthy sleep is to get the body used to the new rhythm and to go to bed a little earlier.

A light evening meal, relaxation baths, walks and less TV and bedside computers also help to make you sleep better.

The right dose of light at the right time can also help with fatigue.

Such a light therapy can act like a drug according to German researchers.

Home remedies and relaxation techniques

Other Tips to Avoid Sleep Disorders: Avoid late food, coffee, nicotine, alcohol, and intense sports in the evening.

Also useful are various home remedies for sleep disorders. A calming tea made of passionflower or chamomile, for example, has proven to be effective in relieving tension.

Relaxation techniques such as autogenic training or progressive muscle relaxation can also be effective. (Ad)