How A Warm Cup Of Tea Before Bed Could Help You Sleep Better

Good news for tea lovers! Research has shown that certain types of tea may be able to help you fall asleep and stay asleep at night.

Winding down and relaxing with a warm cup of tea has more benefits than you think. Not only does it set a peaceful mood and warm your cold hands, it can help improve your night time routine and sleep quality. Combined with a good sleep routine, the right type of tea can really make a difference!

Try these teas in the evening for a better night’s sleep:

1. Chamomile Tea – The plant itself contains apigenin, a compound that mimics medications used to treat anxiety and insomnia. It has been shown to produce a mild sedative effect and also acts as an antioxidant A 2016 study showed that those who drank chamomile tea for 2 weeks had significantly better scores of sleep than those who didn’t.
2. Lavender Tea – Lavender is a very relaxing fragrance and is also calming as a tea. A 2015 study showed that drinking lavender tea for two weeks led to reduced fatigue in sleep-disturbed people.
3. Valerain Root Tea – Valerain has been used for centuries as a herbal remedy. It helps with insomnia and nervous tension caused by anxiety.

The CPAP Clinic has a network of 40 clinics nationwide, and works in partnership with Centurion Healthcare, a Respiratory & Sleep Specialist clinic group to provide comprehensive sleep care including:

1. Respiratory & Sleep Specialist consultation – face-to-face and telehealth available
2. Sleep studies – in-lab, home and contactless sleep studies available. Bulk billing available for specialist telehealth consultations as well as sleep studies. Medicare criteria apply.

Call 1300 76 29 39 or email info@thecpapclinic.com.au for more information.