Warm Milk

Warm up a cup of milk in the microwave (~ 1 minute).  Test the temperature before drinking to make sure it is not too hot.  Drink the warm milk to help induce sleepiness.  Warm milk is a well-known home remedy to help control insomnia.  More simple ingredients can be added to warm milk to make the drink richer in texture.  Some of these milk mixtures are listed below along with other simple home remedies for sleepless nights.

Warm Milk, Honey

Warm up a cup of milk in the microwave (~ 1 minute).  Add a tablespoon of honey to the warm milk and stir. Test the temperature before drinking to make sure it is not too hot.  Drink the warm milk and honey before bedtime to aid in sleepiness.  Warm milk is a well-known home remedy to help control insomnia. Honey is a simple ingredient that is used in many home remedies.

Warm Milk, Honey, Yeast

Warm up a cup of milk in the microwave (~ 1 minute).  Add one tablespoon of honey to the warm milk and stir. Next add one tablespoon of brewer’s yeast to the warm milk and honey mixture. Test the temperature before drinking to make sure it is not too hot.  Sip on this soothing drink before bedtime to aid in sleepiness.  These simple ingredients are helpful in fighting insomnia. 

Bananas

Eat 1-2 bananas throughout the day to help with insomnia.  Potassium is a mineral found in bananas that can help you get some sleep.  Try eating bananas a couple of days in a row and see if they start to help you fall asleep at night.  This is a simple and inexpensive home remedy to control insomnia.

Toast

Eat two pieces of plain toast or buttered toast before bedtime.  You can even wash the toast down with warm milk!  Foods high in carbohydrates and low in protein can make falling asleep easier.  Toast can fill up your tummy and ease the brain to sleep. This is an easy home remedy for insomnia to try.