Health Talk: Natural Sleep Aids or Remedies for Insomnia
Natural Sleep aid or remedies for insomnia as suggested by a GI or gastrointestinal expert:
- Slow Release Magnesium
- Tart Cherry Juice – good source of melatonin and just make sure there is no added sugar.
- Goji Berries – also a good source of melatonin. This kind of berries helps in improving the quality of your sleep. Goji berries have been used to treat emotional disturbances, including anxiety, which can affect sleep.
- Almonds Walnuts and Pistachios – a good mix of these nuts is a good night time snacks for those who like to do some snacking before sleeping / bed time.
- Chamomile Tea which contains apigenin. It induces sleep and improves the quality of sleep.
“Chamomile flower extract is high in apigenin and has been studied for its ability to improve sleep at night in participants with insomnia not caused by a medication or medical condition.”
