WHAT IS JET LAG?

• Fatigue
• Disorientation, fuzziness
• Becoming irrational or unreasonable
• Broken sleep after arrival
• Dehydration
• Discomfort of legs and feet

Jet-lag is the curse of modern jet travel, resulting in loss of working efficiency and holiday enjoyment, often for days after arrival. Jet-lag can include a large range of effects from long-haul travel, incuding short-term symptoms such as dehydration and discomfort of legs and feet, and others which continue for days after the flight, such as fatigue, disorientation, lack of concentration and motivation, and broken sleep.

No-Jet-Lag, a unique homeopathic remedy, offers a safe and easy solution. Its effectiveness has been proven scientifically and is recognised internationally by business travellers, sports teams, tourist operators and airline personnel.

WHO SUFFERS FROM JET LAG?

A major US study, by The Upjohn Company in cooperation with United Airlines and British Airways, showed as many as 94% of long distance travellers suffer from the effects of jet-lag, and 45% consider their symptoms severely bothersome.

A 1994 survey of flight attendants on international routes showed a similar picture, with 96% of respondents saying they suffered from jet-lag despite being accustomed to long-haul travel. Specifically 90% suffered from tiredness after arrival, 73% from dehydration, 94% experienced lack of energy and motivation, and 93% reported broken sleep after arrival. Anecdotal evidence indicates jet-lag also makes travellers more susceptible to colds, flu and stomach upsets.

WHAT CAUSES JET LAG?

It hardly seems possible that so many problems could result from merely travelling in an aircraft, but as the survey of flight attendants shows, it affects even the professionals. It is worse for passengers, partly because they are confined in their seats for long periods in flight.

The greatest cause of jet-lag is rapid transit across world time zones. The time difference disrupts our body clock (circadian rhythm). This in turn affects body temperature, heartbeat, blood pressure and physiological patterns, leading to disorientation and mental and physical fatigue. Altitude and pressure changes at each landing and take-off also upset body systems, and although airliner cabins are pressurised, these changes are a significant cause of jet-lag.

In addition, sitting still for long periods in flight causes discomfort and possible swelling of the legs and feet, and the dry atmosphere in airliner cabins can cause body dehydration.

The effects of jet-lag may be made worse by excessive eating and consumption of alcohol in flight, by loss of sleep, and also by being tired or not in good condition before the flight, although these are not specifically causes of jet-lag.

FEEL FRESH ON ARRIVAL

No-Jet-Lag is a unique product, specially formulated and rigorously tested to alleviate jet-lag. In the 1994 survey of international flight attendants, 75% of respondents said No-Jet-Lag was either good or very good in countering the effects of jet-lag.

An important advantage of No-Jet-Lag is that it contains only homeopathic remedies. Because of the small dilutions used, these remedies do not produce side-effects. No-Jet-Lag can be used with all other types of medication. It can be taken by travellers of all ages.

Like all homeopathic remedies, it is most effective if taken separately from meals, but this is not essential. It is recognised that long-haul passengers often sleep for long periods in flight and wake only for meals and stopovers, so No-Jet-Lag has been formulated to ensure it will be effective even if taken with meals, including coffee.

No-Jet-Lag does not counter the effects of alcohol, lack of sleep, or pre-existing medical conditions. It is recommended that in addition to taking No-Jet-Lag passengers adopt other sensible measures to help arrive at their destination in the best possible shape. These include not over-eating in flight, limiting alcohol consumption, drinking plenty of non-alcoholic fluids (especially water), putting feet up if there is room, and taking any opportunity in flight or during ground stops to walk and do stretching exercises. And try to be in good condition before starting out.

Among users of No-Jet-Lag are leading sportsmen and women including Olympic athletes. No-Jet-Lag has passed official tests to Olympic standards as being free from any traces of banned drugs. No-Jet-Lag is listed by the US Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter sale in the United States.