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The chamomile, lemon balm, hops, the flower of the Passion, etc.. are all presented as herbal infusions and having sleep-promoting properties. You will find them often in blends of tea “to find sleep. Be sure to prepare your own herbal teas or infusions for at least 20 minutes to get all benefits as simply soak a bag of chamomile in hot water for 5 minutes (for example) does not remove enough of herbal extract to obtain a advantage to the organism.

Although their effectiveness has not yet been proven by large studies, many experts do not doubt that drinking herbal teas or infusions may make some people sleep better. Drinking a hot liquid as a tea or infusion (as well as hot milk, see No. 1 above) before going to bed can produce numbness in the generation of body heat.

Note, however, if you drink too much fluid in the moments before the hour of bedtime, you may make round trips to the bathroom at night. A cup of tea or hot tea at bedtime might be worth it … if you have a bladder that can hold (you can not have you awake at night).

There are numerous counter supplements designed to facilitate sleep. According to a 2006 study, more than 500 000 French have tried complementary or alternative therapies such as these, and more than half reported that their insomnia has greatly diminished.

However, no rigorous scientific study has proven that these supplements work better sleep. There are some exceptions however, as the root of valerian root or turnip or the burdock that seem to help improve sleep quality with rare and mild side effects (such as stomach problems). Do not waste your money on any natural supplement for better sleep, do not take the supplements valerian root or burdock (or the beet root) first.