A few Foods which will help you fight Insomnia
If you are one of the around 40% of people who suffer from insomnia, and find it really hard to get a good nights sleep because of stress and tension in life, then fret not. Instead of taking those sleeping pills, there are certain foods which help in stimulating sleep-inducing hormones like melatonin and serotonin. Sleep brings in more energy into people and allows them to think more optimistically and clearly. If you are not able to fall a sleep by simply playing some relaxing lullabies radiating from your Sony CMT-BX70DBI speakers or another audio device, then there are certain foods which act as sleep inducers.
A banana contains serotonin, melatonin and magnesium. Serotonin and melatonin are both two of best sleep inducing elements and are most commonly used by all the pharmaceutical companies. Magnesium is supposed to have a relaxing effect. This therefore helps in relaxing the muscles.
Warm milk contains tryptophane and calcium. Tryptophane is basically an amino acid and has a sedative effect, and calcium in turn helps in its absorption. I believe this gives explains why our moms and grannies used to ask us to have a cup of warm milk before going to bed.
Potatoes have so much starch they are bound to be sleep inducing. Well jokes apart, potatoes have this special ability to fight and get rid of the acids which can interfere with the tryptophane amino acid. How much I wish they had fewer calories too.
Oats are rich in fibre and therefore very filling. They also help in stimulating the production of melatonin which is a sleep inducing hormone.
Chamomile tea is one of the oldest traditional garden herbs which has a sedating effect and also acts as a nerve relaxant. It is a perfect antidote for both a stressed mind and bodies.
Nothing can be compared to a good night’s sleep and no one should be deprived of this if they can help it. Let these natural products do their job and you do yours of telling your body and mind to relax and sleep.
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