
i find it hard to sleep, what with being a design student. whenever there is project deadlines, you will have trouble sleeping, stress up & sometimes not being able to sleep at all. & what with me having
insomnia. now my sleeping hours is haywire. the past 2 days, i slept at 7am & 6am the next day. i barely had what you can say a really
good night sleep. & i'm not sure when i last had that. so i pretty much looked haggard these days.
but i found a way to soothed those edgy, disturbed, stress up nerves of mine. i found my relaxation drug. well it's not a drug as in pills & all, no thanks to those. i'm talking about a nice lovely aroma tea. it's called chamomile tea. yes, i try it & i must say i'm hooked to it cause it does have effect on me & it does help. plus it have a lovely aroma & taste, even if you drink it without sugar. but it is best with honey. chamomile tea is famous as a sleeping aid & for relaxation.
Facts about Chamomile Tea:
1. Chamomile tea is one of the most popular herbal teas in the world. It is renowned for its pleasant flavor and calming properties. Although famous as a sleep aid, chamomile tea also has many other health benefits.
2. It has traditionally been used to treat a large number of ailments including bronchitis, fever, skin irritations, and as a relief from menstrual cramps and intestinal discomfort.
3. It has been found to have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, both essential for fighting disease. Other studies have pointed to its effectiveness as a sedative and as an anti-inflammatory agent.
4. The researchers concluded that chamomile tea increases the levels of certain compounds which are associated with antibacterial activity.
5. Chamomile tea appears to boost levels of glycine, an amino acid that relieves muscle spasms.
6. The compounds that were boosted by drinking chamomile tea remained in the system for at least two weeks, this points to the long term effectiveness of regular chamomile consumption.
7. Chamomile tea is a safe, relaxing beverage and can safely be used as a supplement to any mainstream medical treatment.
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