Chester Herbalist
24 Charles Street, CH2 3AZ
Chester, Cheshire
Business profile
It can become a real nightmare as the clock ticks into the night....but you are not alone. At any one time, the problem affects around 15 per cent of the UK population.What's wrongInsomnia can take three forms 1. 1- you toss and turn instead of falling asleep 2. 2- you fall asleep OK but then wake up repeatedly throughout the night 3. 3- you wake up much too early and can't get back to sleep again.The most common form is emotional stress and depression. Other reasons can include pain or illness, medications (such as decongestants, diuretics, some antidepressants, steroids and beta blockers), eating a heavy meal at night and drinking coffee or alcohol too near bedtime.Bedtime buddiesHave a banana or a slice of turkey/ chicken before going to bed - these foods contain tryptophan (an amino acid) that the body converts to serotonin.Carbohydrates, such as a glass of warm milk (unless th