Insomnia? Put an end to sleepless nights.
Do you suffer from insomnia? Insomnia is a common complaint from which many people suffer at some time in their life which simple lifestyle changes and herbal preparations can improve dramatically. Why not put an end you your insomnia right now.
Insomnia can have many causes ranging from anxiety and depression, to an excess intake of stimulants in the diet. Too much caffeine taken as coffee, tea and cola stimulates the body making it hard to sleep so cutting down on these drinks will help cure insomnia. Many herbs such as valerian and chamomile have a calming and soothing effect, acting as a sedative to encourage sleep.
Foods which promote sleep include those which contain the nutrient tryptophan which is used in the production of serotonin a neurotransmitter used in the manufacture of melatonin, a sleep controlling hormone. Turkey is one food rich in tryptophan. Also foods rich in vitamin 6 are essential for the production of serotonin so including foods such as carrots, cheese, avocado, fish, lentils, peas, potato, spinach, sunflower seeds, and wholemeal flour is beneficial for insomnia.