We’ve all had them-those nights when you just can’t shut off the day, and your mind and body feel like a hamster stuck on the never ending wheel of life.
Eating and drinking the right foods and beverages before bedtime can be just what you need to help lull you into dreamland, and melt away stress.
Here are a few ideas from our staff, and experts on sleep and nutrition.
Warm Almond Milk
According to Yoga Journal, half an hour before bed, try drink a glass of warm organic milk spiced with a half teaspoon of dried ground ginger and four or five crushed cardamom pods. Ancient Ayurveda (an Indian form of alternative medicine) teaches that cardamom or nutmeg can help calm excess Vata (or energy), and assists in nourishing the nervous system, as well as settling the digestion.
We’ve personally tried this remedy, and found it very soothing to drink as a hot nighttime beverage, and tasty, too!
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Chamomile Tea
Chamomile has been used for centuries to help with sleep and stress. As tea, it can calm an upset stomach or to help with sleep. Two types of chamomile are used for good health: German chamomile (Matricaria retutica) and Roman (or English) chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). (Source, WebMD.com) You can find Chamomile teas here at Adagio.com.
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Art of Tea also has a lovely tea called Banana Dulce that’s sure to please. It’s an herbal blend with notes of ripe banana & sweet coconut, a delicate aroma of fresh graham crackers, and an overall flavor that reminds us of warm banana bread. Just the thing to send you off to sleep on a sweet note.
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Citrus and Ginger for Digestion
Marilyn Torres of Forkful.net likes to drink kiwi lime tea with ginger before bed. Ginger is a natural digestive aid, and can help soothe nerves and warm the body. “Naturally sweet teas like the kiwi-lime or an orange blossom tea makes me feel like I’m already having dessert, which makes me less likely to pillage the pantry for empty calories,” says Marilyn.
Art of Tea has a French Lemon Ginger blend we love. Ingredients include: organic lemongrass, organic fair trade South African rooibos, organic ginger, organic lemon verbena. These natural tummy soothers are sure to help with digestion, and a calm stomach leads to better rest.
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Art of Tea's French Lemon Ginger Tea
Dream Water Sleep Shots
Last but certainly not least, if you truly are challenged to get a restful night’s sleep, try Dream Water ®.
A new stevia sweetened, melatonin and GABA infused water, Dream Water contains three natural ingredients that should occasionally help transport you to a sound and restful sleep, including GABA, Melatonin and 5-HTP(Tryptophan) to help you relax.
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Dream Water* is available in a 2.5 oz. shot (perfect for long plane rides or recovering from jetlag), and comes in flavors like Lullaby Lemon w/ hints of tea, Snoozeberry (blueberry pomegranate) and Pineapple PM.
Next time you’re feeling burnt out, stressed, and in need of a better night’s rest, try one of these all natural remedies. You might just wake up feeling relaxed and refreshed, and ready to start your day!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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