In principle, changing the time can save energy. It is at least for this purpose that it was set up in 1975, after the oil crisis of the previous year.

By advancing (to switch to summer time) or backing (to switch to winter time) by one hour the clocks, we coordinate our activities to hours of sunshine and limit the use of the artificial lighting.

Forward or backward clocks: the reminder

Whoever has never asked the question "Are we moving forward or are we going back one hour?" we throw the first stone.

Every year it's the same puzzle, then to hold him once and for all, we say that the hour is re cule in Octob re and we av dence ril.

So Sunday at 2am, it will be actually 1h.

The consequences of changing the time on the internal clock

The change of time disrupts our internal mode of operation.

If all individuals do not always feel the consequences, it is possible that this triggers with us a loss of appetite, difficulty falling asleep, mood swings or disorders of concentration.

How to prepare well for the change of time?

Generally, children are more jostled than adults. The ideal is to shift the time of supper, bedtime and rising gradually a few days before.

What if the time change is too disturbing?

We certainly do not think about it enough but plants can be a great way to relax. We therefore opt for aromatherapy or herbal medicine without hesitation.

To do this, several solutions:

  • Invest in a diffuser of soothing essential oils.

  • Juggle with the various Bach flowers by asking of course the opinion of a specialist in the field beforehand.

  • Drink relaxing herbal teas shortly before going to bed.

  • Take dietary supplements containing verbena, lemon balm or linden to help fall asleep.

Other solutions that are more common sense but it is always good to remember: we dine light, we do not do any stimulating activity in the late evening and we go to bed early.

If despite all these tricks, the difficulties to find a normal rhythm persist, we think to conclude our morning shower by a jet lower than 20 ° to surprise and stimulate the body.

Good night.