At this point, most of us as pretty much aware of the fact that getting a good night’s sleep is of utmost importance. It plays a critical role in proper health and well-being, and is shown to protect against both mental and physical problems. This is the reason why sleep deprivation has been associated with a wide array of health problems, from milder disorders to more serious conditions.Healthy Brain Function and Emotional Well-Being
Sleep helps the brain function optimally and it creates new pathways in order to help you prepare for the next day in terms of helping you learn and remember new information. It has been scientifically shown that sleep also improves learning and helps you pay attention, focus, be creative, and make decisions, whether it is learning how to drive a car or trying to solve any problem. Hence, sleep deprivation has been linked to having difficulty solving problems and making decisions as well as with risk-taking behavior and depression.
Physical Health
Sleep plays a vital role in you physical health! For instance, it is involved in repair and healing of your blood vessels and the heart. Ongoing lack of sleep is linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure (hypertension), kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Many people have trouble falling asleep and reach for all kinds of medications to combat the sleepless nights. However, most of these medications come with side effects. Therefore, the natural solution presented in this article is probably the best option you have in order to get a healthy amount of sleep.
The best thing about this sleep aid is that it consists of only two ingredients- milk and honey, both of which are easily accessible. Before we go into details regarding the recipe, let`s discuss the benefits of these two ingredients first!
Milk: It is an excellent source of calcium, a key nutrient for the human body. Interestingly, this mineral promotes good night`s sleep as well.Namely, it increases body`s secretion of melatonin, a hormone which controls the sleep cycles. Higher levels of melatonin mean a higher chance of having a good night`s sleep.
Honey: Given the fact that it acts as a cough suppressant, many people take honey before bedtime if they are sick. However, it doesn’t mean that honey helps people sleep easier while they are sick only.It contains L-tryptophan, an amino acid which is often used as a sleep aid for insomniacs. This acid reduces anxiety and it helps people with sleep apnea keep breathing while they are sleeping.
RECIPE
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces of milk
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 drop of vanilla extract
Lactose-intolerant people can replace cow milk with non-dairy versions, such as soy milk or almond milk.
Instructions:
- First, heat the milk in a small pot. Make sure it doesn’t reach a boiling point, as this creates a layer of “skin” on the top.
- Transfer the milk into a glass and stir in the honey while it is still warm.
- Finally, add the vanilla extract.
Consume this mixture before bedtime and enjoy in your healthy 8 hours of sleep!
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