Beating Summer Holiday Jet Lag – The Secret Lies in Your Supplement
Whether you’re headed to the South Coast, Amalfi Coast, or somewhere more exotic this summer, jet lag is likely to set in as you touch down at your destination. We’ve all felt it before – feeling delirious and drowsy by lunchtime, only to lie in bed feeling wide-eyed and wakeful at night. This off-balance feeling is due to disruption to your circadian rhythm, the 24-hour body clock that governs your sleep-wake cycle. And while travelling across just a single time zone can cause jet lag – there are steps (and supplements) you can take to minimise its effect, no matter where you are in the world.
Understanding Jet Lag and Circadian Rhythm
As the body’s natural 24-hour ‘body clock’, the circadian rhythm is responsible for regulating various physiological processes, from the sleep-wake cycle to hormone release, digestion, cellular turnover and more. While circadian rhythm is relatively fixed, it can be influenced by external cues like exposure to light and dark – and when we travel across time zones, the ‘fixed’ nature of circadian rhythm is turned on its head, leaving you looking and feeling less than your best.
Jet lag is experienced differently by everyone, depending on age, gender, overall health and how many time zones you’ve covered in your travels (for reference, one hour difference is equal to one time zone), and the NHS explains that jet lag may cause difficulty sleeping, daytime exhaustion, concentration and memory problems, indigestion, nausea, constipation, changes in appetite and mild anxiety.
The good news? Jet lag can be avoided or reduced with a few simple adjustments to your routine, coupled with our Morning & Night supplement – the UK’s original circadian support supplement designed to improve sleep, energy, immunity, skin, mood and more.
A Word from Our Sleep Expert, Natalie Pennicotte-Collier
Dubbed “The Insomnia Expert” by The Sunday Times, Natalie is a clinical therapist and consultant sleep expert peddling her mantra, “a good night's sleep starts each morning.” Her book, Sleep Reset, draws on her experience researching the nervous system, working with NHS GPs and collaborating with Royal Warrant Hypnos Beds.
As a longtime Morning & Night user, Natalie believes that our award-winning supplement’s biggest advantage is its ability to address circadian disruption, which she calls “the number one wellness stressor.”
“From the moment that most people wake up in the western world, they are confusing their body clocks – hitting snooze, waking up at irregular times, flooding their body with artificial light – and at night, most people tell me they relax by looking at multiple screens. [Our] inner physiology is in chaos, and Morning & Night provides the solution to this number one wellness stressor, circadian disruption.”
Natalie Pennicotte-Collier, Consultant Sleep Expert
Beating Jet Lag with Holiday Sleep Hygiene
After enjoying the first evening meal of your holiday – perhaps spaghetti al limon in Italy or seafood paella in Spain – you may head up to bed and notice that sleep feels like an impossibility. Natalie says this is due to an evolutionary concept known as the ‘first-night effect’ – when we’re in a new environment, our bodies and minds stay on high alert for the first 12-24 hours, when our ancestors were the most vulnerable to predators. And even if your hotel room is perfectly comfortable, your mind will stay alert to changes in smell and sound.
But the great news is, our bodies and minds can be quieted if we tap into three key sensory cues: Darkness, Temperature Control and Relaxation. With these cues in mind, Natalie emphasises that your ‘perfect sleep space’ can be created no matter where you are:
- Travel with an eye mask to block out light, and earplugs to block out sound.
- Set your room to a temperature that’s comfortable for you.
- Create your ideal 30-min wind-down routine and replicate it wherever you are.
Beating Jet Lag with Supplements
While it can be tempting to reach for a sleeping pill as you adjust to a new time zone, these medications – both over the counter and prescription – can come with side effects, should be overseen by a doctor and often fail to address the root of circadian disruption.
Morning & Night is different. As the UK’s original and bestselling dual-dose formula, your body is always supported with the right nutrients at the right time of day – offering powerful, foundational support whether you’re on holiday or at home. With a clinically tested blend of 28 Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Adaptogens and Omega 3s, our Morning dose boosts daytime energy and vitality, while our Night dose promotes sleep and recovery.
By keeping consistent with Morning & Night – before, during and after your holiday – your circadian rhythm is in the best position to handle momentary disruption, minimising jet lag and helping you to enjoy your holiday from day one.
The UK’s Original Circadian Support Supplement
Morning & Night is the UK’s original and bestselling dual-dose formula, offering foundational support with circadian rhythm in mind. With a biologist-developed blend of 28 nutrients, Morning & Night works behind the scenes to support whole body health on a cellular level – noticeably improving sleep, energy, immunity, skin, mood and more.
Author: Rachel Chalmers
Circadian Support, Wherever You Are
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Everything You Need To Know About Lumity
Why choose Lumity?
Choosing Lumity means choosing results, simplicity, and long-term support. Our clinically backed Morning & Night formula delivers essential nutrients in sync with your body’s natural rhythm — helping you feel your best through every stage of life, including menopause. When you subscribe, you’ll save 20% instantly, receive a FREE luxury Starter Kit with refillable glass bottles (worth £25), and enjoy free UK delivery on all orders. Our zero-hassle subscription keeps you consistent — and consistency is key. Commit to 12 weeks and experience real, lasting benefits: improved energy, sleep, skin, immunity, and overall wellness.
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What is the difference between the Morning and the Night Supplements?
The Morning softgels help counteract insulin resistance, which can be responsible for weight gain, fatigue and hormonal imbalances, especially during menopause; restoring vitality, strength and balance. They also enhance energy, focus and immunity. The Night softgels encourage the restorative process of sleep, supporting the release of human growth hormone.
How long will I need to take Lumity Morning & Night before experiencing benefits?
Everyone's chemical composition is entirely unique, so while some people may notice benefits in the first few weeks of use, others may need to wait longer before seeing results. Our supplement is designed to work at a cellular level, and as with any other supplement, it takes around 12 weeks of consistent use to experience the full range of benefits. You can learn more about the science behind Morning & Night here.
Why softgel capsules?
Softgel capsules offer optimum protection and bioavailability of the active ingredients in Morning and Night and stop the nutrients degrading. Softgels are comfortable to swallow and melt in the stomach within 3 to 4 minutes, freeing the active ingredients and delivering fast absorption of the formula.
Why is there a Morning & Night routine?
Morning & Night is designed to work in harmony with the body's circadian rhythm, which means the Morning and Night softgels work on different processes in the body and in conjunction with each other to deliver the best results. You need to take both halves of the formula for it to work optimally and for you to experience the full range of benefits.