Jet lag is a temporary sleep and circadian rhythm disorder that occurs when rapid travel across multiple time zones disrupts the body’s internal biological clock. While often considered an inconvenience of modern travel, jet lag can significantly affect sleep quality, energy levels, digestion, mood, cognitive performance, and immune function. From a naturopathic perspective, jet lag […]

Altitude sickness (mountain sickness) is an ailment that occurs when the body is unable to adjust to high elevations (lowered oxygen levels). With the decrease in air experienced at high altitude the body does not receive enough oxygen to sustain the bodies requirements and hypoxia (lack of oxygen in the tissues) may result. It is […]