5 Powerful Drinks Help You Sleep Better

in health •  7 years ago  (edited)

In general, sleep insomnia-induced problems are treated with changes in cleaner sleep patterns and healthier lifestyles. In certain cases, people who experience insomnia may need to undergo therapy or take sleeping pills.



However, did you know that some natural foods and drinks can help you sleep well through the night?

A variety of healthy drinks that you can sleep well


1. Warm milk


Milk contains tryptophan active compounds. The content of tryptophan in milk is able to stimulate the brain to produce serotonin and melatonin hormones. These two hormones make you feel more relaxed, calm, and sleepy. In addition, milk is also high in calcium, which can both make sleepy. In order to sleep soundly, it's good you eat warm milk before bed. Warm temperatures can help you feel more relaxed and relaxed.

2. Lavender tea and chamomile


According to Marie Ruggles, a dietitian as quoted from Reader's Digest, herbal tea combination of chamomile and lavender flowers can make you sleep more soundly. Tea from dried chamomile flowers contains effects that can help relieve stress and calm the mind. While lavender essential oil can relax the nerves tense after a day of activity. To make it, you can use 2 bags of chamomile tea brewed warm water for 8 minutes. Then, stir while adding 1 or 2 drops of pure lavender oil. Consume 30-60 minutes before your bedtime.

3. Cherry juice


Cherry juice is believed to be a beverage to overcome insomnia. In one study, people with insomnia who consumed two ounces of cherry juice for two weeks could sleep 90 minutes longer than those who did not drink the juice before bed. Cherries have anti-inflammatory properties that are believed to help the biological clock to better regulate your sleep cycle. Make sure you eat pure cherry juice without added sugar.

4. Smoothies of almonds


Almonds contain magnesium that works to calm the nervous system. In effect, the brain will trigger the release of serotonin and melatonin production that makes you feel sleepy quickly. How to make it like this: blender milk milk almond fresh (plain) with banana slices. Bananas are also a source of foods high in tryptophan and magnesium that help you to sleep soundly.

5. Lemon balm


In a study that examined the health benefits of lemon balm fruit, one of them was found to overcome the problem of insomnia. The study reported 81 percent of people who consume herbal tea with lemon balm and valerian combination can sleep more soundly than people who only consume placebo tea. In addition, lemon balm also provides a calming effect and improve your mood to sleep well again.

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