Are you usually having a bad night? Is it difficult for you to put yourself to sleep? You are not alone. Data shows more than 30 percent of China's population suffers from insomnia.
Most people who suffer from insomnia use antidepressant drugs like trazodone, or sleeping pills such as emazepam and triazolam, for their body to relax and combat their sleep disorder. But do you know that there are still other natural ways you can do to have a good night sleep?
LISTEN TO MUSIC
Studies show that music has a neurological and physiological effect on the human's body, which can help the body to relax and fight sleep problems. This can be linked to how music stimulates chemical change and help the body produce oxytocin, which can help the person eliminate anxiety, negative thoughts, increase levels of relaxation, and become at peace, according to Neuroscience News.
DRINK A GLASS OF MILK
A glass of milk won't just help you stay warm during the coldness of the night, but it can give you so much more than that. A glassful of this beverage contains enough amino acid called Tryptophan, which the body converts into serotonin. This chemical helps the body regulate sleep and other body activities such as psychological behavior, appetite, memory, digestion, sexual desire, and sexual function, as posted by Medical News Today.
EAT BANANAS
There are several nutrients found in the bananas that can help your muscles relax such as magnesium and potassium. You might also want to eat one serving of banana before you sleep since the fruit also has good carbohydrates. Just make sure not to consume more than six bananas per meal, since taking in a lot of potassium is also risky. Two bananas every meal is perfect.
TREAT YOURSELF A HANDFUL OF ALMONDS
Almonds contain several chemicals, such as tryptophan (same with milk), and melatonin, which can help people improve their sleep. Moreover, almonds also have this nutrient called magnesium that helps stabilize the heart rhythm, thus can also help the whole body to relax.
GIVE IN TO DARK CHOCOLATE
The miracle chemical inside your favorite chocolate that can help you have a good night sleep is serotonin. One of its effects is that it calms your nerves and mind. Eating this moderately can surely give you a peaceful night.
Other foods you can eat that can help you get a better sleep are cheese, poultry, seeds, seafood, apples, peaches, avocado, onions, asparagus, rice, oats, wheat, fish, and barley.
