When you do not get enough sleep, you are risking a lot more than just tired, groggy behaviour. Improper sleep patterns can add to the stress levels, make you more prone to gaining weight and put you at the risk of other lifestyle disorders as well. However, the remedy for good sleep is easier said than done. Practising relaxation techniques, meditation and engaging in activities which unwind your body are what actually help put the body to sleep. There are also some herbal infusions and decoctions which work from the inside to de-stress your body. That is why a lot of people have the habit of drinking herbal teas and warm drinks.
Lifestyle and wellness coach Luke Coutinho recently shared an easy recipe for a homemade bedtime sleeping drink which guarantees good sleep and totally destresses you. If you have been facing trouble getting good sleep, try this home remedy to sleep better:
This bedtime tea, which is loaded with kitchen spices mimic the body’s sleep hormone, melatonin and help you unwind after a busy day. This tea contains the goodness of nutmeg, fennel seeds and cinnamon, which are super good for the body.
How to prepare it:
-Take a pan and to it, add a glass of water.
-Once it comes to a boil, add a dash of finely ground cinnamon, nutmeg and fennel seeds to it.
-Let the concoction simmer well and turn off the heat.
Benefits of the drink:
Once cool, sip on this drink slowly before going to bed. This drink contains plenty of flavonoids and antioxidants which relax the nerves and calm you down.
Fennel seeds, which is the most important ingredient in this drink, works by relaxing the muscles and has been traditionally used to fight insomnia.
Nutmeg, another essential ingredient also contains a chemical called ‘trimystrin’, which induces melatonin and has therapeutic properties for the body. For a lot of babies who get cranky and have trouble getting sleep, nutmeg is used extensively.
