The simple two-ingredient drink you should have before bed

There’s nothing worse than struggling to fall asleep and failing because your mind is racing or you’re feeling stressed.

But before reaching for anything to calm you down, there’s a two-ingredient drink that users say is guaranteed to help.

The concoction comes laden with magnesium and the Ayurvedic medicinal spice turmeric.

The reason why it’s so effective is that magnesium, a mineral that supports bone, health, nerve and muscle function, has been shown to play a key role in how we sleep. 

A concoction created with nut milk and turmeric can help you fall asleep as nut milks are laden with magnesium (stock image)

Other products you can add to a sleep-time concoction:  

The Beauty Chef Sleep Inner Beauty Powder ($50). Turmeric is included among its listed ingredients which also include lemon balm and passionflower

Source:  Thebeautychef.com

According to The Sleep Doctor, people with low magnesium levels often experience restless sleep, and a lack of this mineral has been credited as a cause of insomnia in some.

‘Maintaining healthy magnesium levels often leads to deeper, more sound sleep.

‘Magnesium plays a role in supporting deep restorative sleep by maintaining healthy levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter that promotes sleep.’

For a bedtime magnesium boost, try a mix of warmed nut milk (such as almond milk) with turmeric. 

Healthline reports not only will the drink, dubbed ‘Golden Milk’ help you fall asleep, the turmeric will aid with relaxation and improve your overall mood.

While what you drink can play a role, there are also a few other lesser-known habits which may assist.

People with low magnesium levels often experience restless sleep, and a lack of the mineral has been credited as a cause of insomnia in some (stock image)

People with low magnesium levels often experience restless sleep, and a lack of the mineral has been credited as a cause of insomnia in some (stock image)

According to Australian sleep expert and co-founder of The Good Night Co, Shea Morrison ditching your pyjamas can make a difference.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Ms Morrison said research has shown that when our bodies can’t reach the optimal core temperature for sleep, it causes insomnia and disrupts sleep.

‘Wearing pyjamas can keep the body from reaching this optimal temperature and lead to overheating during the night.’ 

Another simple sleep-inducing technique

Ms Morrison also recommended performing acupressure on yourself before bedtime.

Acupressure is similar in principle to acupuncture (although without the use of needles).

‘According to Joy Martina, PhD, and Roy Martina, MD, authors of “Sleep Your Fat Away”, if you tap lightly on the area above the centre of your lip and beneath the bridge of your nose and breathe deeply for several seconds you’ll put yourself into a zen state that can help you sleep.’   

Read more at DailyMail.co.uk