Everybody has experienced restless nights of turning and tossing, just looking at the ceiling not being able to fall asleep. The more we want to fall asleep, the faster our mind works and then we are left with no sleep at all.
I have had many restless nights, but then I heard about this amazing tea. I decided to give it a try, and the results were amazing.
Lack of sleep or insomnia can lead to various conditions including, anxiety, stress and depression. When people go to bed they usually think about their family problems, work or just things that need to be done the following day. When the mind is active, the chances of falling asleep are considerably smaller.
Insomnia can also be caused by some medications like blood pressure and heart medications, antihistamines and pain killers. It is true that some medications make you sleepy at first, yet they can cause anxiety and can make your trips to the bathroom more frequent, thus disrupting your sleep instead. Using electronic devices, on the other hand, can disrupt sleep patterns.
Regardless of the reason, you need to make certain changes in order to stop insomnia.
Banana Tea
It is very easy to prepare this tea. All you need are just few ingredients, which you probably have in your kitchen. This sleep recipe prepared from organic banana has an excellent taste and does wonders.
Bananas, and their peel in particular are abundant in magnesium and potassium. Magnesium prevents sleep disruption, while both potassium and magnesium are excellent for relaxing the muscles. Magnesium is one of the most powerful minerals for relaxation.
However, make sure to use organic bananas for this recipe, since the non-organic ones are full with pesticides. This recipe also includes the peel of the banana so it must be free of chemicals.
You will need no more than 10 minutes to prepare this tea.
Ingredients:
Organic banana – 1
Water – small pot
Cinnamon – optional
Start by cutting both banana ends and put the banana and its peel into boiling water. Allow it to boil for approximately 10 minutes. Next, pour the water into a cup. Use colander for this. You can sprinkle some cinnamon if you like. Drink the tea one hour prior to going to bed.
After you have boiled the banana, sprinkle some cinnamon on it and eat the gooey and warm fruit. Doing this will boost the effect of the tea.
The Reason Sleeping Pills Are Harmful
Nearly half of the American citizens are suffering from insomnia, so it should not come as a surprise that most of them take sleeping pills. However, sleeping pills stop being helpful when used long-term.
Most sleeping pills are a type of drug which induces and then maintains sleep. These pills are known as sedative hypnotics. Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are among these drugs. Benzodiazepines can cause addiction and they are used for treating anxiety disorders. Barbiturates are used as sedatives and anesthetic and they weaken the central nervous system.
All drugs come with certain side effects like:
Dizziness
Constipation
Stomach pain
Difficulty remembering and focusing
Uncontrollable shaking
Parasomnias
Weakness
Sleeping pills can also slow down the breathing rhythm. This is especially dangerous for people who are already afflicted with lung issues like asthma or COPD.
The Body is Affected by Sleep Deprivation This Way
Lack of sleep is harmful for the body. Approximately 8 hours of sleep are considered enough, and getting less sleep than this can seriously affect the cognitive function and also the long and short term memory. Moreover, lack of sleep is related to grave health problems like cancer, diabetes and obesity.
Getting enough sleep is vital and if you have problems falling asleep you must find a solution. This incredible tea has done the trick for me. Try it!