How many times have you tried to get a good night's rest before a final exam or a job interview or on just a regular work/school day? How many of you have experienced a sense of anxiety not being able to sleep before an important day? And how often has that anxiety made it tougher for you to fall asleep? Insomnia sucks! But don't worry, there's an easy fix for it. Chamomile tea. Sip a glass of chamomile tea an hour before bed to calm your nerves and it will put you into a state of full relaxation. Your anxieties will just melt away and in no time you'll be dreaming of acing that exam! Happy sleeping!
Chamomile contains relaxants that act as depressants to calm the nerves. It has also been found to help metabolize caffeine consumed throughout the day. Chamomile also works as an anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer herb.
*Note: Like anything else, use chamomile in moderation. Frequent use may decrease its effectiveness. Insomnia can be caused by many factors. It is in your best interest to figure out what is keeping you awake and fixing the root of the problem. Other causes of insomnia may be high or low blood pressure, low hemoglobin levels, hormonal changes, depression etc.
If you're allergic to ragweed, chamomile may not be your best option. Instead, just try the old-fashioned method of warm milk and if you're lactose, you can always try to remove certain stimulus' such as a tv, computer, cellphone etc. Removing a wall clock or flipping over an alarm clock may also help prevent anxiety from arising when constantly checking the time. Chamomile users should also use these methods to enhance the sleeping aid.
Sidenote: I am currently studying a special massage technique developed by Dr. Bin Jiang Wu called Wu's Head Massage (WHM). This technique is specialized towards cosmetic anti-aging and migraine and insomnia suffering patients. If anyone is interested and would like more information about WHM, please leave me a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
So there is such a thing as too much chamomile... Good to know :)
ReplyDeleteHey Eggs,
ReplyDeleteYup! There certainly is. Just like anything else, take it in moderation. You'll be surprised, even too much broccoli can be a bad thing. Who would've thought?