Hey out there, anyone up? Any food cures for insomnia?
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sandi-in-hawaii
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Warm milk? Chocolate chip cookies?
Not a food cure, but it seems to work for me-
I have a neck roll that is filled with buckwheat hulls and lavender flowers. I keep it within reach of my bed. If I have trouble falling asleep, I grab the pillow and rub my hands over it to release a bit of the lavender scent. I'm usually back to sleep in just a few minutes.
I got mine from a friend, I've linked one of her lavender items below.
You can see her other items by clicking on "shop" in the link.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/18478599/organic-lavender-herb-pillows
I have a neck roll that is filled with buckwheat hulls and lavender flowers. I keep it within reach of my bed. If I have trouble falling asleep, I grab the pillow and rub my hands over it to release a bit of the lavender scent. I'm usually back to sleep in just a few minutes.
I got mine from a friend, I've linked one of her lavender items below.
You can see her other items by clicking on "shop" in the link.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/18478599/organic-lavender-herb-pillows
michael-in-phoenix
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When I had the trainers group we used to tell our clients who had trouble sleeping...
...to eat 2 or 3 slices of plain bread. If done on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes hence you should be getting sleepy. Serotonin is released in the brain and drowsiness follows.
For maximum effect your stomach should be empty (three hours after you last ate) and you should chew each bite at least 20 times before swallowing. Proper digestion of starchy carbs begins with an enzyme in your saliva (ptyalin(sp?)) that needs extra mastication in order to work properly.
Way more than you wanted to know, but our clients found it highly effective and less harsh than OTC sleep aids. No hangover the next day, either.
Need a constipation cure? I got that too...
Michael
...to eat 2 or 3 slices of plain bread. If done on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes hence you should be getting sleepy. Serotonin is released in the brain and drowsiness follows.
For maximum effect your stomach should be empty (three hours after you last ate) and you should chew each bite at least 20 times before swallowing. Proper digestion of starchy carbs begins with an enzyme in your saliva (ptyalin(sp?)) that needs extra mastication in order to work properly.
Way more than you wanted to know, but our clients found it highly effective and less harsh than OTC sleep aids. No hangover the next day, either.
Need a constipation cure? I got that too...
Michael
janet-in-nc
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I love the wine, it puts you to sleep. Alas, it contributes to waking after a few hours.
amanda_pennsylvania
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Try reading Hegel. That always did it for me in college. But the brandy sounds like more fun. smileys/smile.gif
lana-in-fl
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Plan a menu for a special occasion.
This often works for both DD and me - it stops our minds racing around, and once we focus on a single thing, we drift off. Well, sometimes. When it doesn't work, warm milk and honey is good.
This often works for both DD and me - it stops our minds racing around, and once we focus on a single thing, we drift off. Well, sometimes. When it doesn't work, warm milk and honey is good.
marsha-tbay
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This works for me....
I don't recall where I heard this from, it may have been Dr. Weil several years ago. It works every time.
To the count of 4 I breathe in deep taking as much air in as I can.....then I hold that to the count 8, then I let it out very slowly to the count of 10.
I do it 2-3 times....Usually within a very short time I'm off to sleep.
I don't recall where I heard this from, it may have been Dr. Weil several years ago. It works every time.
To the count of 4 I breathe in deep taking as much air in as I can.....then I hold that to the count 8, then I let it out very slowly to the count of 10.
I do it 2-3 times....Usually within a very short time I'm off to sleep.
heather_in_sf
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I have a few crackers, a good slug of water and then listen to an audio book,
hearing a man reading aloud tends to put me to sleep, isn't that just too funny, like a little kid! Of course it made listening to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire take about 6 months because I would fall asleep before I got more than 10 minutes in! Hope this works for you. Speaking from experience eating before bed or when you wake up in the middle of the night just packs on the pounds, uck.
hearing a man reading aloud tends to put me to sleep, isn't that just too funny, like a little kid! Of course it made listening to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire take about 6 months because I would fall asleep before I got more than 10 minutes in! Hope this works for you. Speaking from experience eating before bed or when you wake up in the middle of the night just packs on the pounds, uck.
Here are 5 foods that help you sleep....
Almonds: Almonds contain two calming ingredients: Magnesium–which acts as a muscle relaxer–and tryptophan. Eating a handful of these nuts, which are also packed with protein, before going to bed can help you catch some Z’s.
Turkey Sandwich: Why are we so tired after Thanksgiving dinner? Turkey contains the natural sleep inducing amino acid, Tryptophan. Eating a small turkey sandwich before going to bed can help produce sleep-like effects. The carbohydrates from the bread will stimulate the release of insulin, which will clear the bloodstream of amino acids that compete with tryptophan. This allows more of the natural sleep-inducing amino acid to enter the brain. It is then converted to serotonin and produces that much needed sleepy feeling.
Bananas: An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a banana after dinner makes you a sleep winner! Bananas contain large amounts of tryptophan, which releases melatonin and serotonin. The release of these chemicals produces a natural sleep remedy.
Warm milk: Your mom probably told you that a small glass of warm milk helps you sleep. It’s true! Milk is a great source of tryptophan, but the real reason this nighttime beverage can help you sleep may be psychological. If mom gave you warm milk when you were a child, it may bring on feelings of relaxation.
Oatmeal: Not just for breakfast anymore, Oats are rich in carbohydrates, which allows tryptophan to enter the brain. Mixing your oatmeal with milk (see above) will give you a double dose of sleepiness.
Berry, Banana and Oatmeal Smoothie
Here’s our great berry, banana and oatmeal smoothie that gets you going in the morning, adds vitamins to your diet, and maintains tryptophan to help you sleep at night:
Ingredients:
1 cup berries (strawberries or blueberries are most popular)
1 banana – cut into pieces
1 packet of instant oatmeal
1 cup of low-fat milk
2 cups of ice cubes
Directions:
Mix all ingredients (except ice cubes) to blender. Blend until smooth, then add ice cubes and blend for about 30 seconds.http://www.sleepbettertips.com/featured/sleep-remedies-5-foods-to-help-you-sleep
Almonds: Almonds contain two calming ingredients: Magnesium–which acts as a muscle relaxer–and tryptophan. Eating a handful of these nuts, which are also packed with protein, before going to bed can help you catch some Z’s.
Turkey Sandwich: Why are we so tired after Thanksgiving dinner? Turkey contains the natural sleep inducing amino acid, Tryptophan. Eating a small turkey sandwich before going to bed can help produce sleep-like effects. The carbohydrates from the bread will stimulate the release of insulin, which will clear the bloodstream of amino acids that compete with tryptophan. This allows more of the natural sleep-inducing amino acid to enter the brain. It is then converted to serotonin and produces that much needed sleepy feeling.
Bananas: An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a banana after dinner makes you a sleep winner! Bananas contain large amounts of tryptophan, which releases melatonin and serotonin. The release of these chemicals produces a natural sleep remedy.
Warm milk: Your mom probably told you that a small glass of warm milk helps you sleep. It’s true! Milk is a great source of tryptophan, but the real reason this nighttime beverage can help you sleep may be psychological. If mom gave you warm milk when you were a child, it may bring on feelings of relaxation.
Oatmeal: Not just for breakfast anymore, Oats are rich in carbohydrates, which allows tryptophan to enter the brain. Mixing your oatmeal with milk (see above) will give you a double dose of sleepiness.
Berry, Banana and Oatmeal Smoothie
Here’s our great berry, banana and oatmeal smoothie that gets you going in the morning, adds vitamins to your diet, and maintains tryptophan to help you sleep at night:
Ingredients:
1 cup berries (strawberries or blueberries are most popular)
1 banana – cut into pieces
1 packet of instant oatmeal
1 cup of low-fat milk
2 cups of ice cubes
Directions:
Mix all ingredients (except ice cubes) to blender. Blend until smooth, then add ice cubes and blend for about 30 seconds.http://www.sleepbettertips.com/featured/sleep-remedies-5-foods-to-help-you-sleep
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