How do you beat JETLAG ?

[Joolz]

I was interested in Melatonin and looked it up... the info I saw on various websites seems to say that it is an artificial hormone

There are several sites which enable us to by the product in the UK ... However I have also found this article from the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3354147.stm

which gives some info about its use.
Of particular interest is that the product is "off licence" in the UK- There are some contra indications found in this article....

I am not saying dont take it or do take it - just thought while ai had time on my hands Id read about it - hope its of some use to someone???

[carolyne]

Ana

Im laughing reading your last post as its like my husband all over again.

Im the one left to keep my 4 year old amused for the 8 hour flight while he sleeps and then goes straight to sleep when home.

What a life!!!

Thats why ive got the jet ease for myself

[steph_goodrum]

"The drive from the airport after flying into U.K. is always hard work"

Ian we always get a lift to the airport and get picked up so we don't have the drive. It's about 45 mins from Gatwick to here and when I was at work 18yrs ago for Marconi Avionics, 4 of the tops managers were critically injured and almost died after the one who was driving nodded off at the wheel, this was before we had ever been to America but it made me acutely aware of how easily it could happen so we won't take the chance.

My hubby and daughter both usually sleep when they get home and suffer more from jetlag than I do , I try and stay awake until normal bedtime and then seem to get back quite quickly. It helps to set your watch to UK when boarding and work to that routine so we usually have a good meal before we board and then we don't have to wait for food to be served before trying to sleep.

[chrisj]

This year we have booked a mini coach to take us and pick us up from Gatwick, the drive
home last year round the M25 was a nightmare and I didnt feel safe at all.

[Ana]

We always get taxi / minibus to and from airport. I totally agree that it's so unsafe to drive even if you are feeling ok.

[Floridalover]

My advice as a seasoned traveller on the transatlantic routes (5th crossing tonight in 9 days) is that nothing beats drinking plenty of water, eating lighlty, sleep if you can, and avoid alcohol at all costs. you'll find that just laying off alcohol helps even if you dont manage the others.

[Kissyme]

My advise on beating jet lag is as soon as the plane takes off change your watch to the time into which your flying then always refer to the new time when you want to having said this I work nights and quite often go without sleep for 24 hours so I generally don`t have a problem...except when we arrive in Florida as the 1st night/morning Iam up and rareing to go at about 3.30am quite nice to sit round the pool in the quiet and watch the sun come up before the kids and hubbie get up and the mayhem starts

[Floridalover]

Kym, that always happens to me too, first night in the US I am always awake at 4, unfortunately, this morning I was watching the snow in New York and not a nice florida sunrise !
Setting your watch as soon as you take off is something I do too.

[jad]

I'd have to agree with Chris - hire a taxi or driver.
I am lucky enough to have my parents pick me (us) up at the airport when we visit UK (I am in usa) but when my parents visit us they hire a cab to take and collect them (from Dorset so a few hours) and it cost wise is comparable with parking fees at the airports - not to mention the relaxation bit

Jackie D

[Ray&Sarah]

We always suffer for about a week when we come home, can't get to sleep until about 3am and so are exhausted by mid afternoon. Don't nap in the day at all, so its a real pain. Might have to try the jet-lag pills next time just to see if they help.[msnsmile]