Eat better, sleep better
(Health24)
Updated: 2006-08-23 14:26
Do you suffer from insomnia? Try to eat foods rich in the amino
acid tryptophan, which helps the body to produce melatonin, the hormone that
promotes sleep.
Take action:
Include tryptophan-rich foods, like milk, honey, turkey, egg
whites and tuna, in your diet every day. An easy way to do this is to drink a
hot drink made from milk and honey every night before bedtime. Also stop
drinking coffee after 4:00 pm, or taking over-the-counter stimulants not
prescribed by your doctor. Start exercising if you are unfit. If the problem
persists, consult your doctor for appropriate and effective treatment of
possible anxiety, depression, chronic disorders, sleep apnoea, heartburn
or irritable bowel syndrome.
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