The Best Home Remedies for Insomnia

Whilst we’d love to tell you that the right mattress will solve all your sleeping worries, sometimes you might need a little extra help. From getting your body into a sleeping routine to staying away from certain foods and drink too close to bedtime, there are a number of things you can introduce into your lifestyle to help promote a better night’s sleep.

1. Spice things up

There are a number of culinary spices that you can incorporate into your diet that are said to help improve sleep. Cumin can aid digestion and help you feel more comfortable when it comes to bedtime, whilst nutmeg, saffron and valerian all have mild sedative properties. Fenugreek on the other hand can help to reduce dizziness, anxiety as well as insomnia.

2. Bananas

Eating a banana can help to elevate your mood as well as regulate your appetite. In fact, a perfect sleep snack includes half a banana with a tablespoon of peanut butter – just make sure you eat it at least half an hour before you go to bed.

3. Warm Milk

Warm milk is an idea home remedy to help relax your mind and body. Add a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon powder for an added sleep enhancing kick and drink an hour before bedtime to enjoy its full benefit.

4. Hot Bath

Having a hot bath or shower approximately two hours before hitting the hay can help you sleep better as it will create a calm atmosphere, making you feel more relaxed.

5. Lavender

The lavender scent is been proven to help people sleep better. Add a few drops of lavender oil to your bath or add the scent to your pillow before drifting off soundly to sleep.

6. Camomile tea

It’s no secret that we Brits love our tea, so make the switch to chamomile in the evening to make use of its sleep aid properties. The tea is widely available in both supermarkets and health stores.

As well as all of these remedies, it’s important to keep your sleep environment dark, cool and quiet. Comfort is also a large contributing factor and of course something we can help with, so make sure you’re mattress is doing its job and giving you the support you need!