Are you energetic at night and fatigued in the day?
Once you hit the bed, going off to sleep can be a real struggle for some. Insomnia can hamper a day’s productivity and overall well-being. And a prolonged state of insomnia can have an adverse effect on one’s health.
If you’ve been struggling with a good night’s sleep, we’ve curated just the list for you. Here are some little-known drinks that work wonders and will make you sleep like a baby.
Milk
Milk has sleep-inducing properties and a warm glass of milk 60 - 90 minutes before bedtime will help you in giving that much needed peaceful sleep. Almonds (rich in tryptophan) when mixed with milk not only adds a rich flavour but are also known to improve the quality of sleep.
Herbal Teas [Chamomile Tea | Peppermint Tea | Passionfruit Tea]
Drinking chamomile tea is known to have anti-anxiety and sedative effects. Peppermint tea aids in an instant stress relief and hence promotes sleep. Passionfruit tea soothes jittered nerves, calms the system and encourages relaxation of the mind. Lavender has relaxing properties and when mixed with any of the teas prompts drowsiness. Allow at least 60 - 90 minutes (before bedtime) for all the teas to take effect.
Cherry Juice
Drinking cherry juice is also one of the effective drinks in making you asleep faster. Cherry juice mixed with a little vanilla extract also serves as an instant sleep tonic due to the vanilla’s soothing scent.
Honey
Honey combined with any drink has soothing properties and helps in aiding sleep.
What you drink is just as important as when you drink. Preferably, avoid caffeinated beverages post 4 pm. Drinking alcoholic drinks just before bedtime can impact your sleeping pattern. Drinking too much water just before bedtime can cause disruptions in your sleep and hamper your overall sleep quality.
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