The traditional aid for a good night's sleep is a glass of warm milk which soothes the nerves and provides vital nutrients to the body, helping it to attain a state of restfulness.
However for people who are lactose-intolerant or for whom the milk therapy has not led to favorable results, there are other things you can drink to help you get to sleep.
Drinks that help you get to sleep
Herbal teas are widely-noted for their properties as relaxants or as a sedatives. For example, hot Chamomile (1 tsp) tea served with honey (rather than sugar) is a good bet.
Other examples of herbal teas that induce sleep are:
Herbal teas can cause adverse reactions in some people, hence it would be advisable to take professional counsel before commencing this therapy.
Alcoholic beverages of all kinds, as well as drinks containing caffeine (cola, coffee, Black Russians) should not be taken before going to bed.
Ideally, a gap of at least 2 to 3 hours is required to negate the effects of caffeine-based substances on the body.
However for people who are lactose-intolerant or for whom the milk therapy has not led to favorable results, there are other things you can drink to help you get to sleep.
Drinks that help you get to sleep
Herbal teas are widely-noted for their properties as relaxants or as a sedatives. For example, hot Chamomile (1 tsp) tea served with honey (rather than sugar) is a good bet.
Other examples of herbal teas that induce sleep are:
- Catnip or catmint
- Hops
- Lavender
- Passion flower
- Peppermint
- Aniseed
- Skullcap
- Valerina
Herbal teas can cause adverse reactions in some people, hence it would be advisable to take professional counsel before commencing this therapy.
Alcoholic beverages of all kinds, as well as drinks containing caffeine (cola, coffee, Black Russians) should not be taken before going to bed.
Ideally, a gap of at least 2 to 3 hours is required to negate the effects of caffeine-based substances on the body.
