Jet Lag Symptoms

Before considering a jet lag remedy, let's take a moment to look in a little more detail at just what sort of jet lag symptoms you might experience.

In addition to fatigue (daytime sleepiness), which can vary in severity and duration, a variety of other passing physical conditions are also symptomatic of jet lag.

These include a change in appetite (typically a loss of appetite) and, often, gastrointestinal problems, including general nausea and stomach upset.

Other physical symptoms often seen in cases of jet lag are discomfort of the legs and feet, dehydration and headaches.

Jet lag can also trigger mental or emotional stress, especially a loss of focus, irritability, the onset of depression or simply the inability to settle down and relax in your new location.

As with any other transient condition, these jet lag symptoms will normally disappear with time. However, if these symptoms persist, you should consider seeking medical advice upon your return home. In addition, if the problem proves severe enough, you may even consider seeking medical attention while you are away.

The most concerning, and troublesome, jet lag symptom however is insomnia, not least because prolonged insomnia can ultimately lead to other more serious physical and medical conditions, including elevated blood pressure and an increased risk of stroke or heart attack.

A jet lag remedy or jet lag cure thus, not surprisingly, focuses upon your sleep cycle and aims to return this to normal as easily and quickly as possible.