Sleepy Time Tonic

When I was a little gir,l if there was ever a night when I couldn’t fall asleep, I could always count on my Dad to make me a nice warm cup of milk. I didn’t know why or how it worked but it always did.

Maybe you think warm milk is really just an old wives tale but for those who have experienced it you know it really does works. Scientific studies are inconclusive as to why it works and it may just be a powerful placebo effect when it comes to warm milk.

My personal favorite recipe is a tasty combination of unsweetened almond milk, raw honey and a sprinkling of nutmeg. The perfect combination to help lull you into a night of sweet dreams.

Almonds

An excellent source of calcium and calcium helps our brain produce melatonin which regulates our sleep-wake cycle. Almonds also contains magnesium to help calm down the brain.

Raw honey

Full of anti-microbial properties to help boost the function of our immune system. Honey added to milk helps the body release melatonin to allow the body to achieve deep sleep. Melatonin also boosts immunity which is essential for tissue repair and rebuilding during sleep.

Nutmeg

A potent spice that has been used since ancient times for various ailments including an excellent sleep aid. Ancient Roman and Greek civilizations used it to relieve fatigue, anxiety and depression. It is a staple in ancient Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, joint and muscle pain. Nutmeg is also a wonderful liver and kidney detoxifier.

So curl up with a mug, get all warm inside and slip into sleep.