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| Insomniacs Tips | 5. Legumes and soy products.
In addition to foods mentioned above, also try soy products (soy milk, tofu), whole grains, oatmeal, almonds, beans, hummus, nuts, and sesame, sunflower, poppy or flax seeds. You may try the Lullaby muffin.
6. Fixed meal periods.
Don't eat two hours before you expect to sleep. The digestion activity can keep you up. But, a light snack such as a piece of fruit or a piece of toast can help.
7. Don't drink caffeine.
At least not late in the day. Some good rule of thumb is to avoid coffee after supper.
8. Herbal tea.
Herbal teas are non-caffeinated and a warm cup can help soothe you to sleep, as a substitute for warm milk.
- Chamomile particularly has a sedative effect (don't take if pregnant or using blood thinners).
- Valerian root, lavender and passionflower are said to help as well.
9. Apple cider vinegar and honey.
Honey has glucose, pectin, amino acids, enzymes, and B vitamins. You may mix it with apple cider vinegar or chamomile tea.
10. Melatonin.
Melatonin supplements are not a general remedy for insomnia, but do help the jet-lagged traveller.
11. Bananas.
Bananas have both melatonin and serotonin, both of which are present in the body and induce sleep. They are also high in potassium, which the body needs to prevent bone decay. Serotonin low levels are said to cause mood disorders and depression.
12. Medications and alternative therapies.
There are a variety of prescription and non-prescription remedies said to help with sleep problems. Liquids and sleepng pills should only be used as a last resort and after consulting your doctor, as these remedies are typically ineffective for insomnia.
Sleep Behaviour
How and when you sleep is important to control.
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