Merger goes south, travelers retain options Flight attendants call for action on 'air rage' By Tom Parsons Jet lag hits travelers with fatigue, insomnia, irritability, disorientation, loss of concentration, head and joint pain, indigestion and change of appetite. A study done for a drug firm indicates that 94 percent of air travelers experience some or all of the common symptoms. There are plenty of ways to cope, but it's best to discover your own treatment. Be wary of companies offering quick cures for high prices. Although it may be possible to condition oneself to jet lag, it's unlikely that it can be avoided completely.
Hypnosis can help by reprogramming the subconscious.
NASA has found success in resetting the body clocks of astronauts through use of intense artificial light at programmed intervals. Assistance is offered on many medical health sites and forums, such as WebMD . The brain hormone melatonin also may combat jet leg. Melatonin is secreted when it's time to rest. The absence of light and timing of digestion triggers its release into the bloodstream.