Top Natural Sleep Aids to Try in 2017

By Jacques Strauss / 1492976830
(Photo : YouTube) Napping for an hour after lunch has been linked to giving older adults a mental boost.

Natural sleep aids are a safe alternative to synthetic medication. Outlined below are some of the most effective natural methods to help solve common sleeping-related problems.

To improve sleeping time, one must be in sync with natural sleep-wake cycle known as circadian rhythm. By alloting a proper time for sleeping combined with good food and eating behavior, one can easily resolve sleeping problems naturally.

The food you eat can affect your sleep. Food rich in tryptophan makes a person feel sleepy after eating, according to Dr. Axe.

Tryptophan is a type of amino acid that helps the brain relax. Most people feel sleepy after eating the Thanksgiving turkey since it is rich in tryptophan.

Another natural sleep aid is drinking a glass of warm goat's milk kefir. Milk contain calcium that helps an individual sleep easily since it helps brain cells make use of tryptophan to produce melatonin that is essential for sleep.

Aside from milk, you may also drink tea to induce sleep. However, the tea should be that of a Valerian root extract, a plant with roots that has relaxation and sedative effects. This tea is frequently combined with chamomile, adding to the aroma and flavourful taste.

Another natural sleep aid to try this year is Passion Flower. This flower has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including sleep irregularities, according to Health Line.

Researchers advise members of the public to be careful when using such plants as a herbal tea, and it should not be taken with sedative medications. It is highly advisable to ask a physician for advice before you use any herbal medication that you are unsure of.

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