Travel and Complementary Health Approaches

Some people use complementary health approaches to try to manage symptoms and health concerns that may occur while they're traveling.

Click here to view in browser. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services  /  National Institutes of Health Complementary Approaches for Travel-Related Health Problems Some people use complementary health approaches to try to manage symptoms and health concerns that may occur while they're traveling. Here's what the science says about complementary approaches for some common travel-related problems: Melatonin may be helpful for jet lag, and it appears to be safe for short-term use. However, its long-term safety is uncertain. Dietary supplements and magnets have not been shown to be helpful for motion sickness. Studies of acupressure for motion sickness have had mixed results. It's unclear whether probiotics can help prevent or treat traveler's diarrhea. Studies on this topic are hard to interpret because of differences in the types and doses of probiotics used, the timing of their use, and the causes of diarrhea. Find out more

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