Most people will suffer from jet lag when travelling across time zones. The body clock becomes out of synchronisation with the destination time, upsetting the body’s natural pattern for eating, sleeping and hormone regulation.

There is however a simple and natural remedy you can take when you experience jet lag to provide some relief and improve the establishment of your body’s natural rhythms.

On arrival of your destination take five pillules of the homeopathic remedy 30c Arnica. Pop them out of the cap into your mouth without touching them with your hands and let them dissolve on or under the tongue. Make sure that you have no food or drink for at least 10 minutes before and after.

Arnica is a well known homeopathic remedy used for bruising, swelling and postoperative trauma. It’s widely available from natural health stores. Using Arnica could help reduce jet lag symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, headaches and dehydration.

Other ways to help avoid becoming jet lagged after a flight are to avoid heavy meals on the plane, drink plenty of water to keep hydrated and avoid alcohol. It is also best to become accustomed to local rhythms quickly. However tempting it is to have a nap on arrival it’s best to stay up in the day and sleep at night.

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