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Healthy Drinks For Better Sleep: Sleeping can be a challenge for some who suffer from insomnia, stress, depression and other illnesses. Achieving good quality sleep is extremely important for one’s overall health and well-being. Insufficient sleep can happen due to numerous factors including sleep disorders, underlying medical conditions and mental health. Sleep issues affect people regardless of their age and have detrimental effects on their overall health and well-being.

Sipping some healthy drinks before you go to bed can help in better sleep. There are a variety of sleep-inducing drinks that promote a restful body and help you get a good night’s sleep. Here is a list of some healthy drinks that you can sip before going to bed at night and enjoy a good night’s sleep.

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Healthy Drinks For Better Sleep

1. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea is known to have incredible health benefits including better sleep. From relieving symptoms of colds, reducing inflammation, and improving overall health, chamomile is one of the healthiest drinks that you can include in your daily routine. Chamomile tea contains antioxidants that are known to improve digestion and sleep.

Chamomile tea is a healthy drink to sip on before going to bed (Image Credits: Canva)

2. Ashwagandha Tea

According to research by the Sleep Foundation, ashwagandha may help people fall asleep faster, spend more time asleep, and experience better sleep quality. After taking ashwagandha for six weeks, participants in one actigraphy-based study described their sleep as being 72% better.

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3. Warm Milk

Drinking warm milk before sleeping can help in better sleep. Sipping on warm milk is a common way to promote relaxation in the body and promote sleep. Milk is a great source of tryptophan, which plays an important role in the production of serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is responsible for impacting mood, cognitive reasoning, and promoting sleep.

4. Golden Milk/ Turmeric Milk

Another popular drink consumed for better sleep is turmeric milk. It has a host of several health benefits and is an ideal drink for a healthy, fit body and enhanced sleep. Not only does it help in good sleep but also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that boost immunity and provide protection against several health illnesses.

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Drinking a glass of warm turmeric before before you sleep can help you sleep better (Image Credits: Canva)

5. Almond Milk

Almonds are packed with vital nutrients such as vitamins, fibres and sleep-promoting minerals including tryptophan, melatonin, and magnesium that make it an ideal drink for better sleep. Almond milk is also an excellent source of compounds that may help you sleep faster and better.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)

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