<BR>I like Anya suggestion the best, fly during the day:)

Strive:<BR><BR>Once again I have been away from �the boards� far too long and only hope I have returned in time to be of some assistance. After re-reading your post--and the subsequent responses--I am under the distinct impression you have exhausted (if you'll forgive the pun) traditional cures for your particular &quot;malaise&quot; and are instead interested in more &quot;fringe&quot; approaches, no? Furthermore, based on the last paragraph in your original posting, I also believe you were hoping we might have a little fun with this, no? Yes.<BR><BR>Assuming I am correct in my supposition, I retreated into the dustiest, dankest and darkest recesses of my medical library in search of a tome which might possibly be of some assistance in this matter: I believe I have found it.<BR><BR>The book itself is entitled, �Old World Cures For a New World.� Now, since most of these �cures� were written for a world which predated both flight and the advent of the automobile, I have had to settle for a chapter titled, �Nostrums for Peregrinating by Oxcart� to find potential therapies. <BR><BR>Without further ado, the following are what, �Old World Cures For a New World� suggests that a �person peregrinating for multitudinous daytides� does to �make the journey across foreign lands pass is if it were a trip to the cloaca.�<BR><BR>1. �When applied to the naked self, a generous rubbing of goose grease underneath one�s garb, aids in keeping foul elements at bay.�<BR>2. �So heavy a meal as to cause the constitution discomfiture during arduous sojourns can distend the bowels and reek havoc with the constitution.�<BR>3. �The quaffing of abundant amounts of mead and ale, while good for the humours, do not allow the body to travel well.�<BR>4. �If wafaring for a fortnight without benefit of hostelry, taking repose in prone position �en carte� performs miracles for the spirit.�<BR><BR>Actually, Strive, with the exception of the �goose grease� many of these sound similar to the suggestions made by fellow Fodorites.<BR><BR>Hope this helps,<BR><BR>Dr AL <BR>

strive - don't know if this will help your condition, but we use a homeopathic called &quot;calm&quot; or &quot;calm all&quot;. 1-2 tablets gives us 4 hours of relaxed sleep without melatonin's groggy side effect. you may be able to find it in health food stores. two brands - rexall sundown and pilgrim's pride. good luck.

Bravo! Dr AL ~Lol~

Wow! I never expected this to elicit so many great responses. Thanks again to all who contributed.<BR><BR>Boomer: That doesn't sound stupid at all. In fact, it never even occured to me but it makes some sense.<BR><BR>Ira: Good advice! I'll try to steer clear of them.<BR><BR>Maggi: Haven't tried those yet but I definitely will.<BR><BR>Dr. Al: Glad to see you're back. As usual, your insight has been most appreciated (and funny LOL). Where can I get a copy of this, uhhh, book?<BR><BR>Ronradio: I have relied on Homeopathy often in the past and will give your suggestion a try (I also think the &quot;No Jet-Lag&quot; pills are homeopathic).<BR><BR>Again, my deepest thanks to all.<BR><BR>Strive

Tilt you seat back as far as possible, then turn on the reading light and set it so that it is in your face. Then, close your eyes and imagine yourself getting a tan on the beach at Waikiki (or Corte de Azure, whatever).<BR><BR>Because you are now laying on the beach, there are no worries about car crashes (nor sharks because you are not in the water, just on the beach). You may want to bring some sun glasses with you.<BR>