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7 healthy living tips for night shift workers

Our body goes against nature's rhythm when working in night shifts and it puts a significant strain on the nervous system. Thus, here we have mentioned a few healthy tips for night shift workers.

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Written By: Kristina Das | Published : September 25, 2018 2:35 PM IST

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नाइट शिफ्ट में काम करने वालों को होता है अस्थमा का ज्यादा खतरा, सावधानियां है जरूरी

For a few professionals working in night shift is mandatory due to their kind of work. According to a study, more than 2,000 women were evaluated for the risks of night work. The study was published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicines. The study found that women who were working in the night shift were more likely to suffer from breast cancer. Working till late at night can cause harm to your body. It can also result in a disorder known as Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD). Some of the common symptoms of Shift Work Sleep Disorder are irritation, short temper, hair fall, lack of concentration, disturbed sleep pattern, giddiness and headache.

According to the Ayurveda, our body gets dry when we work till late. Thus, to balance this dryness it is essential to have a teaspoon of ghee before going out for work at night. Our body goes against nature's rhythm when working in night shifts and it puts a significant strain on the nervous system. Thus, here we have mentioned a few healthy tips for night shift workers to balance their life.

  1. To control hair fall apply and massage hair oil regularly to your scalp and the length of your hair because this is one of the symptoms of SWSD.
  2. Try to make good use of the weekends and holidays, sleep as much as you can as you do not get to sleep on weekdays.
  3. Once a week you can also go for a steam therapy or body massage as it will help you to get relief from body pains, and will also promote blood circulation.
  4. For treating the sleep disorder, before going off to sleep make sure you are away from any disturbance and the room is dark enough. If possible keep your gadgets away.
  5. Practice meditation and yoga poses daily for better concentration.
  6. For night shift workers maintaining proper dinner, timings are very crucial. Try to have light dinner, include veggies into your diet as this will help you to stay away from acidity. Avoid oily foods during nighttime.
  7. Drink water or juices during night shifts, but avoid sipping coffee or tea. Whenever you will fell hungry opt for some healthy snacks such as peanuts, flaxseeds, roasted almonds, etc. This will prevent you from overeating and will also help you maintain your weight.
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