10. Chamomile tea
Steeping a cup of stress-busting chamomile tea will help you sleep.
According to researchers, drinking the tea is associated with an increase of glycine, a chemical that relaxes nerves and muscles and acts as a mild sedative.
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11. Passionfruit Tea
An Australian study found that drinking a cup of passionfruit tea one hour before bed helped people sleep more soundly.
Researchers believe that Harman alkaloids – chemicals found in high levels in the flower – act on your nervous system to make you tired.
12. Honey
The natural sugar found in honey slightly raises insulin and allows tryptophan to enter the brain more easily, according to nutritionist Lindsey Duncan on DrOz.com.
A spoonful before bed or mixed with chamomile tea could give you a more restful sleep.