Chamomile tea and honey balm is an excellent home remedy for insomnia because it acts as a mild tranquilizer, leaving the individual more relaxed and offering a quieter sleep.
Tea should be taken every day, before bedtime, so that it has the desired effect, however, to ensure good sleep quality, it is also recommended to have good sleep hygiene habits, always sleeping at the same time.See more tips for better sleep in: 3 steps to overcome insomnia.
- Add the leaves of the herb to a container of boiling water and cover it for about 10 minutes.
- After being filtered.
- The tea is ready to drink.
Chamomile and lemongrass tea always helps lower blood pressure and anxiety, and may have been taken during pregnancy and also during lactation, to promote calmness and tranquility, help you fall asleep faster and prevent nighttime awakening.
Teas that should not be consumed at the end of the day, by people who usually suffer from insomnia, are stimulants, along with caffeine, such as black tea, green tea and hibiscus tea, which should be consumed in the morning and early afternoon to avoid interrupting sleep.
The causes of insomnia are usually related to pregnancy, hormonal changes due to the thyroid, excessive anxiety and the use of certain medications, including long-term use of sleeping pills, which “increase” the body. When insomnia becomes very common, disrupting daily tasks, a medical consultation is recommended, as it may be necessary to investigate if there is any disease to be treated, such as sleep apnea for example.