Can You Sleep Better By Drinking Lemon Water?

The mixture of warm milk with cinnamon and honey, the infusion of chamomile or the valerian tea, are not the only homemade drinks that are recommended to sleep better. There are other hot drinks that are recommended, such as lemon water.

Together, these drinks are part of the so-called “grandmother’s remedies” and, beyond the ingredients they have, what really helps to achieve relaxation and better dispose of rest is the fact that these drinks are served and consumed hot (at a bearable temperature). The heat produces a comforting sensation.

How to sleep better at night?

To sleep better at night, the most important thing is to lean on good lifestyle habits, among which the following can be highlighted:

• A balanced diet.
• A good exercise routine.
• Good management of emotional tension (stress, etc.).

If we do 30-40 minutes of exercise a day (at least) and eat a light dinner, at least 3 hours before going to sleep and use tools that help us manage stress, we can easily fall asleep and rest Good for the night.

Additionally, we can resort to consuming hot drinks, but we must always be clear that these, by themselves, will not have the desired effect. They are useful as a complementary method, but not as the main ‘treatment’.

Tips to sleep better

• Keep your room at a comfortable temperature, between 15 and 20 ºC.
• Ventilate it every day for at least 10-15 minutes.
• Try to dim the lights at least 3 hours before. Also, try to gradually turn off the lights, until you fall asleep and you only have to turn off the light on the bedside table.
• Suspend the use of electronic devices (especially mobile, computer and tablet) at least one hour before going to sleep.
• Avoid consuming caffeine and similar stimulant substances after noon.

• Do some ritual before going to bed : take a hot shower, read a magazine, meditate, do deep breathing exercises or gentle stretching, get a gentle foot massage, etc.
• If you find it difficult to relax because you think too much, remember a pleasant moment and try to ‘reproduce’ it in detail in your mind. Pay attention to colors, objects, words, etc. of that memory and thus, gradually move away from the distressing thoughts. Take your time, breathe deeply, relax your body part by part (from your toes to your head).

Nightly lemonade recipe

In order for the following drink to help you enjoy a good night’s sleep, you should keep the above points in mind.

Note : there are those who mix it with a touch of lavender or chamomile, which have sedative properties and help induce rest.

 Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml).
• 5 tablespoons of lemon juice (50 ml).
• 1 teaspoon of honey (7.5 g).
• Optional: chamomile, lavender, linden, mint.

Preparation

• Squeeze the lemon juice and set it aside.
• Heat the water in the microwave for one minute.
• Add the honey and stir with the help of a teaspoon until well integrated.
• Add the lemon juice and stir everything again to mix all the ingredients.
• In case you want to include chamomile or lavender, you should prepare these infusions in advance to have them ready when you mix all the ingredients.
• Drink calmly, savoring every sip.

Note: In case you want to add spices (cinnamon, ginger, etc.), be sure to check all its contraindications first.

Do you want to sleep better? Consultation with the doctor

If even maintaining good lifestyle habits you find it difficult to sleep or you feel that you have a poor quality of sleep, it is best to consult your doctor. You may need to follow a specific treatment and pay more attention to certain habits that may be harming you.

Finally, keep in mind that, before resorting to products for insomnia (either infusions, capsules, etc.), it is best to consult your doctor.