Jet Lag Remedies.

Jet lag is brought on when you cross time zones while flying. The body's attempt to adjust to the new time puts the body under stress and the symptoms of that are what we call jet lag.

The main symptoms of jet lag include anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, confusion, dehydration, headache, irritability, nausea, sweating, coordination problems, and even memory loss.

A part of the brain called the hypothalamus acts like an alarm clock to activate various body functions. It also regulates body temperature, blood pressure, and the level of hormones and glucose in the bloodstream.

But one of the main symptoms is acute insomnia.............the body is stressed and tired but can not sleep properly.

Melatonin and Jet Lag

Melatonin is a hormone that is released into the blood when the eyes perceive darkness, the melatonin then helps the body to sleep. But when the regular pattern of the release of melatonin is interrupted it takes a few days for the body to put the system right again. In the mean time sleeping problems occur

For the purpose of treating jet lag, it is possible to that a dose between 0.3 mg and 5 mg of melatonin on the first day you travel at the time you will want to go to sleep at your destination. This should be continued at bedtime for a few days once you are at your destination.

The use of melatonin in this way is still controversial and if you can manage with natural sleep remedies that would be less controversial measure.

Other jet lag remedies.

The most popular homeopathic remedy for Jet Lag is called "No Jet Lag". It is available in health foods stores and some grocery stores, drug stores, and airport convenience stores. No Jet Lag contains the homeopathic remedies arnica montana (Leopard's bane), bellis perennis (Daisy), Chamomilla (Wild chamomile), Ipecacuanha (Ipecac), and Lycopodium (Clubmoss). Remember that homeopathic remedies are specially prepared and that regular, non-homeopathic doses of these substances can be toxic if taken internally.

Valerian is a herb used as a natural sleep aid. For jet lag, it is used to help adjust to new time zones by helping people fall asleep at their desired time. Unlike other sleep aids, valerian is not believed to be addictive or cause grogginess the next morning.

Jet lag is an inevitable result of changing the time clock of the body but there are remedies too.