Of Travels, Jetlags, and Aromatherapy

If you think of travels, do you consider the possible drawbacks of a timezone shift? Perhaps just taking into consideration the number of hours you spend “traveling”? Wouldn’t it affect you one way or the other? Then there’s the thing about hygiene, coupling it with insect bites esp when you’re out roughing it. Do you pack something for these potential needs?

I actually find it practical to, at least, bring with me an insect repellent and a hand sanitizer, on top of the other usual toiletries I’d pack. Taking my last trip to Vietnam and Cambodia as an example, I knew I had to be a bit careful since I’m not too familiar with the sanitary condition of these countries AND how my body will react to such exposure.

On this trip to Australia, I’m quite glad to have received an Amu’in gift that’s especially put together by Cathy Turvill of Spa Essentials aptly calling it The Anti-Jetlag Survival Kit.

It comes with a variety of Amu’in Aromatherapy products like body mists (one to help me stay awake during the times I need to stay awake and the other to help me sleep during the times I need to sleep), linen spray (which will help me sleep, too), insect repellent, hand sanitizer and a stress-relief balm (for headaches and insect bites).

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It even comes with its own special Amu’in atravel kit.

Who would’ve thought that Aromatherapy on travels can help you deal with jetlags and stuff? So far, I’ve found the body mists and esp the linen spray exceptionally useful. It does help me fall asleep even when the idea of sleeping is still very much far off.

How about you folks? How do you deal with jetlags? Have you ever considered Aromatherapy for your travels? What’s in your travel kit?

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