Best natural home remedies for a good night’s sleep
We know that the time between when you hit the bed and have to wake up the next morning – and repeat the drill all over again the next day – is limited. This is why it is essential that you make the most of the time that you get at night to allow your body to rejuvenate and naturally flush out toxins. Whether you are looking for an ayurvedic remedy for insomnia like Sarpagandha or you just want to cut down on the tossing and turning, here are all the natural remedies that will help you wake up the next morning fresh as a daisy.
Yoga
The art of meditation is widely credited as a cure for insomnia, and you’d be surprised at the difference that some easy yoga poses before going to bed can do to your sleep. Sit down on the floor with your back erect and touch the soles of both your feet in front of you in the traditional meditation pose, also known as Baddhakonasana. Fill your mind with a relaxing chant and regulate your breathing patterns accordingly. Not only does this asana stretch the muscles of your back and thighs, but regular practice also serves as an effective way to de-stress and prepare your body for sleep.
Ayurveda
Dr. Arun (#askdrarun), co-founder of Pure Cure + Co., explains the key reason why your nightly sleep is the most crucial part of your daily schedule. “Sleep constitutes one of the three main pillars of Ayurveda, and an insufficient night sleep is believed to increase the Vata Dosha that governs the motion in the body,” he elaborates. To redress that balance, Pure Cure + Co. provides an effective remedy with Sleep that harnesses the power of Sarpagandha, an ayurvedic treatment for insomnia. “When combined with regular pranayams and a diet devoid of heavy foods, it helps your body get the sound sleep that it deserves,” adds Dr. Arun.
De-clutter
Your surroundings play an important role in ensuring the quality of your nightly sleep, or lack thereof. De-clutter the immediate area around your bed of all things that could distract you from a deep sleep at night – that includes all forms of digital devices. Untimely pings from your phone or laptop at odd hours of the night can potentially keep you from forming an even sleeping pattern.
Diet
You are only as good as your dietary choices. To ensure a better sleep at night, cut out all beverages that contain caffeine from your diet post mid-afternoon. Your last meal of the day needs to be light on the stomach, as spicy foods can keep you up at night with indigestion. When possible, leave a gap of a few hours between your dinner and the time you go to bed to ensure that your body has adequate time to digest your meal.
Natural sedatives
Skip the nightcap, and instead gulp down a glass of warm milk mixed with light hints of honey just before going to bed. Milk contains tryptophan, an essential amino acid that helps induce sleep, while carbohydrates like honey boost the production of serotonin, a hormone that works as a natural sedative. Together, they ensure that your brain knows that it is time to power down and drift off to a sound, rejuvenating sleep.
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