This nightcap is delicious, with superfoods that may help you sleep!
1/4 cup hot (not boiling) water
1 cup warm non-dairy milk of choice
1 Chamomile (or chamomile/lavender) tea bag (I like Traditional Medicinals)
1/2 tsp ceylon cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ashwagandha
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
maple syrup to taste (~2 tsp)
Steep tea bag in hot water 5-10 minutes – squeeze all the goodness & remove teabag. Add warm milk and remaining ingredients. Stir to combine or use a frother!
There is no shortage of information on the negative impacts of sleep loss. WebMD references what it can do to “memory, health, looks, and even your ability to lose weight”.
I am a high maintenance sleeper…but my routine has seriously improved my rest, which in turn allows me to wake up early, refreshed & ready for the day.
Create a sleep-friendly environment:
Stop screen time an hour or two before bed (even better-disable the wi-fi)
Keep your bedroom as dark as possible – and/or use a sleep mask – this one is non-negotiable for me.
Try a guided meditation or listen to some sort of “white noise” – I prefer either the Sleep Stream App or my new go-to, “Weightless” by Marconi Union (via Spotify).
Diffuse essential oils – I usually do lavender and cedarwood. (These can also be diluted in a carrier oil & applied topically.)
Consider a magnesium supplement like Natural Calm.
