What are some good ways to fall asleep at night if I cant sleep?
1. For patients with poor sleep quality at night, they can consume some millet before bedtime. Millet is the most abundant in tryptophan among all grains. In addition, millet contains a large amount of starch, which can easily create a sense of fullness and promote insulin secretion, thereby increasing the amount of tryptophan entering the brain. Furthermore, walnuts have been clinically proven to improve sleep quality and are therefore often used to treat symptoms such as neurasthenia, insomnia, forgetfulness, and excessive dreaming. Patients can also consume some sunflower seeds, which contain multiple amino acids and vitamins that can regulate metabolism, improve the inhibitory function of brain cells, and have a calming effect.
2. Jujubes, honey, vinegar, and whole wheat bread are also foods that aid sleep. Jujubes are rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and iron, and have the effect of nourishing the spleen and calming the nerves. Drinking jujube soup after dinner can speed up the time it takes to fall asleep.
3. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, honey has the effects of replenishing the middle and benefiting qi, calming the five organs, and harmonizing various medications. Drinking a cup of honey water before bedtime can help improve sleep quality.