Sleep troubles are a nation wide epidemic. Most of us (myself included) cram so much into a day, that by the time we're ready to go to bed our minds are still racing to catch up, or prepare for the next day. If you have trouble unwinding at the end of a long day, then this post is for you.
I’ve got a natural sleep remedy rooted in Ayurveda, sure to have you enjoying your beauty rest (unless of course like me, you’re up at night feeding a baby, in which case, I can offer you no more than a good luck!)
If your sleep difficulties are not a result of a baby or a toddler, this ancient Ayurvedic sleep remedy may help you reclaim some lost hours of rest. It also happens to taste really good and is suitable for children and adults alike. Unfortunately, it does not work on newborns!
You’ll need:
1-cup milk (whichever type floats your fancy, but I always opt for good old fashioned whole milk when I make this recipe-texturally, it works so much better)
1-teaspoon saffron
1-teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1-teaspoon ghee (clarified butter)
1/8-teaspoon nutmeg
Here’s what to do:
In a saucepan, combine your milk, saffron, vanilla, ghee and nutmeg and warm on low heat.
Stir.
Pour into a mug.
Enjoy an hour before bedtime as part of your unwinding ritual.
Or, if you find yourself up in the middle of the night, you can make this preparation, return to bed and prepare to go to sleep naturally.