Re the homeopathic No Jet-Lag pills, this sounds like a combination of remedies. These combinations are not considered classical homeopathy and frequently do not work. Some reasons include too low potency and the various component remedies may antidote each other. In any case, in my opinion, the dosage instructions of taking the pills every two hours is absurd and could very well account for Paul's 4 day jet lag. This is called proving a remedy - if one overdoses, i.e., takes a remedy more often than needed, it can cause the very symptoms you are trying to alleviate.

Here is a single remedy often given for jet lag - Arnica Montana - common name is leopard's bane, family name is Compositae. Take one pillule only when you begin to feel jet lagged. Ignore the packaged instructions to take 3-5 up to 3 times a day. Ignore the "use for" condition listed on the bottle - this is a federal reg. for any meds sold over the counter. Each and every homeopathic remedy has myriad applications. Arnica is a very common remedy having many uses and as such should be readily available at any health food store which sells homeopathic remedies.

For jet lag I suggest you purchase it in a 30C potency. The cost per vial is about $5.25. Arnica is also used to treat sprains, strains, soft tissue injuries, or discomfort or bleeding after dental work, to name just a few.

If used properly, Arnica can work wonders. Here's an example: My husband had a molar tooth extracted. He refused the dentist's Rx for pain medication and for antibiotics. Instead he took one Arnica 30C as soon as he got back home from the procedure. He experienced no pain, no bleeding and by the next day the socket was completely healed over and he was eating peanuts!

If you do choose to try homeopathy just bear in mind that, unlike allopathic medicine, in homeopathy less is more. Stop the remedy as soon as improvement is noticed. If no improvement is noted after three 30C doses, discontinue as it is the wrong remedy for your situation.

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