Memory Foam

No one can take away the pleasure of finding a flight for that vacation to a distant country.  While you pack and anticipate the fun you will have on your journey, you are likely to forget to plan for the possibility of the effects that jet lag may have on you.  There is no fun in arriving at your destination only to be so tired that you lose one or two days away to sleeping.  No one travels to see the inside of a hotel room, do they?  Let’s take a closer look at why we experience jet lag.

 Our bodies follow persistent patterns of behaviour over a 24 hour period, known as circadian rhythms and these rhythms become imbalanced by travelling to different time zones. Environmental changes such as the rise and fall of body temperature, plasma levels of certain hormones, exposure to sunlight, are a few of the changes which can alter when our bodies tell us we need to sleep and when we should awake.  When we enter a new time zone, our circadian rhythms take a longer time to adjust.

It is important to consider the following tips to help minimize the effects of jet lag:

• When possible select a flight which allows for an early evening arrival and then try to remain awake until 10:00 p.m. local time
• Several days prior to departure, go to bed earlier or later,  depending whether you are taking an eastward or westward trip
• Change your watch to the time zone of your destination as soon as you board
• Bring earplugs and blindfolds to minimize sound and light issues
• Consider taking along a memory foam travel pillow for comfort while travelling and staying in a hotel
• Get outside in the sunlight whenever possible as it is a powerful stimulant to regulate the biological clock

We all want to enjoy every day of our vacation, so don’t let jet-lag take your sleep away from you, robbing you of your full energy to maximize each day of your holiday!

With spring in the air, people begin to anticipate the arrival of summer and their summer holiday plans.  Where will this summer take you?  Somewhere warm with beaches?  On biking or hiking trails for a mountaintop experience?  Visiting with family far away?  Time to pick up travel brochures, talk to a travel agent, book flights, pack suitcases and now add one more item to your list - your memory foam neck pillow - either the rest or the roll.

You no longer need to dread a five to six hour air flight, car ride or plane ride when you have the neck roll with you, as it will provide the necessary support in all the right places to give you an enjoyable journey.  The neck rest provides relief from headaches and neck pain as a result of sore muscles.Once you’ve reached your destination, the neck roll pillow may serve as a support for under the ankles or knees to encourage a good night’s rest.

The anticipation of this summer’s holiday does not need to be dampened by the discomfort of the journey.  Arrive well-rested, pain-free and relaxed by packing either the memory foam neck roll or memory foam neck rest and stay that way for the entire vacation!