Good night sleep

With all of the problems we are facing today as a country, one of our biggest problems is getting a good nights sleep. Each night Millions of Americans are kept awake due to fear of job loss, too many bills and personal problems resulting from all of these problems. Too many individuals suffering from insomnia think taking sleeping pills is the only answer. Just remember when you take sleeping pills you are putting chemicals in your body that are made up of many synthetic ingredients that can cause you to become ill.

Another goods reason not to take sleeping pills is that they are very addictive if taken over a long period of time. Then if you choose to try and sleep without pills you may find it impossible. What most people don't realize is that food is one of the best drugs you can use to get a good nights sleep. What you eat and when you eat can definitely effect your sleeping patterns. In this article I will you some tips about what to eat for a great nights sleep.

First, it is recommended that you eat a fair amount of dairy products, beans, fish, poultry and other high protein foods.

Secondly, if you are eating the right amount of these high protein foods your body will get a substance tryptophan which causes the body to produce a substance called L-Tryptophan an amino acid that is used in producing Serotonin and Melatonin two substances that help the body relax and eventually helps with sleep.

Third, the time you eat can effect how well you sleep. You do not want to eat too much food to close to the time you will be going to bed. It can interfere with how you sleep.

Fourth, you also do not want to do too much exercise too close to bed time. If you over stimulate your body it can result in sleep loss.

Lastly, warm decaffeinated drinks can help you relax. You want to go to bed in a relaxed frame of mind.