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12 Ways To Get Your Body Ready For Night Shift

Today, there are many people who are opting for night shifts just to make that extra bucks. But, along with wealth, your health is also important. Those who work in night shift do not care much about their health as the package they bring home is worth the risk.

When the whole idea of night shift began in India, people who were generally considered to be night owls opted for these kind of jobs. But, sooner their health began to decrease drastically and thus a lot of health issues came into being. The first health issue that night shift employees faced was sleep disorders. Soon, acid reflux problems affected their health as their body is not okay with this type of lifestyle.

HOW TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN YOUR NIGHT SHIFT

Therefore, Boldsky has put together some of the ways through which you can get your body ready for night shift. For some, it might be the first night shift, so take a look as to how you can get your body used to this way of life.

Day Sleep

Day Sleep

Get enough of sleep during the day, it will help to keep you active through the night. It is very important to get sleep during the day to give rest to your body and eyes. It will also keep away any eye infections which might occur due to strain.

Eat Less Food

Eat Less Food

Eat less amount of food and at regular intervals of time throughout day and night. It is one of the best ways to keep your tummy fill and curb those hungry pangs.

Drink Lots Of Water

Drink Lots Of Water

Staying hydrated is the another way to keep your body active and healthy. When you are hydrated, all the toxins are flushed out of your system, keeping you healthy right through the night.

Keep The Mind At Ease

Keep The Mind At Ease

Keeping your mind at ease and away from tension is one of the best ways to get your body ready for night shift.

Depend On Fruits

Depend On Fruits

Fruits that are citrus and water based should be consumed at least 3 hours before you begin your night shift. It will keep your body cool and hydrated.

Get Nutty

Get Nutty

Nuts are healthy for you to consume during the early part of the evening if you are working night shift. It will provide you will ample energy right through the night.

Natural Awake Remedies

Natural Awake Remedies

Natural remedies like coffee or water will keep you awake. This is one of the ways in getting your body ready for night shift.

Take A Shower

Take A Shower

You need to take shower at least 2-3 times a day, especially during the summer. If you are working in night shift, you should take a shower before you head to work.

Exercise

Exercise

When you exercise you are giving your body stamina to help you through the night. It is one of the ways in getting your body ready for the night shift.

Music Helps

Music Helps

Yes, music helps you to feel better and relaxed. For those of you who are a first timer to night shift, get your play list filled with 'feel alive kinda music'.

Change Your Diet

Change Your Diet

You need to change your diet if you want to get your body ready for the night shift. Put aside those heavy meals and turn to something light and crispy.

Sit In The Light

Sit In The Light

One of the ways to get your body ready for the night shift work is to sit in a room which is bright. This will keep you awake since your senses are receptive to bright light.

Story first published: Thursday, April 3, 2014, 17:56 [IST]
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