Homeopathic remedy for jet lag ???

[mountainhouse]

Has anyone tried No-Jet-Lag pills? http://www.nojetlag.com/

 

I saw them in the Magellan's catalog http://www.magellans.com/ so I went into my local Whole Foods http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ . They said they are a hot item and sell lots. I don't know. I bought some, and figured I'd give it a try this summer.

[canadagal]

Both my husband and I have tried it a couple of times and we thought the product did help. Don't know if it was just all suggestion, co-incidence or scientifically works but it can't hurt you that's for sure. Give it a shot and see for yourself. It certainly seems to sell well.

Pat

[KAJOKG]

For me the best way to fight jet lag is total avoidance of alchohol and caffiene while flying.

[mamiejune]

Never heard of these tablets but arinca is very good for jet lag - one before you get on the plane and one after before you go to sleep. at least a 30 strength.

[seattlecruisers]

I fly a lot and have to agree... not only do I "try" to eliminate alcohol and caffeine while flying, I drink copious amounts of water then more water. Seems to help alot. I am curious about those pills, though. Does it say what ingredients are in them?

[Trisha]

Jet lag is essentially lack of oxygen to our systems. When a cabin is pressurized oxygen is pumped throughout the aircraft. It is a sufficient amount of oxygen, but not the amount our bodies are used to. By keeping hydrated (i.e. drinking a massive amount of water and staying away from caffeine and alcohol) you encourage your bodies to process the oxygen you are breathing in better. In addition to keeping hydrated if you can go outside within two hours of getting off the aircraft for a brisk walk or run you will increase the oxygen intake and your bodies will thank you for it. I hope that makes sense.

 

The low oxygen levels is also why your skin dries when flying and why frequent flyers and cabin crew notice quicker aging in their skin/bodies. Keeping yourself hydrated and moisturized will do wonders when flying!

 

Happy travels.

 

Trisha

[bhchan]

Another trick to reset your bio-clock:

 

Find a decent source of light (the sun works best) and look up towards it (but not directly at it) for 10 minutes or so. Try to let the light hit the top part of your eyes (above the pupil)

 

 

a quick google shows that this is called "light therapy"... here: http://www.sad.uk.com/benefits.php

 

 

disclaimer: this might just be another quack-pot idea. but it has worked for me on many transatlantic flights. YMMV