Replyed by Dr. Rachel C. Situmorang
Doctor of Medicine (MD) · 5 years of practice · Indonesia
Home Remedies You can try warm, soothing drinks to help you sleep better, but don't drink alcohol, it can interfere with sleep. Try warm milk, chamomile tea and tart cherry juice for patients with sleep problems. Warm milk stimulates the action of tryptophan on the brain. This is a component of the substance serotonin. Chamomile tea contains flavonoids that interact with benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, which are also involved in the sleep-wake transition. Tart cherry juice has high levels of the sleep hormone melatonin, and they also contain magnesium. See original
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Replyed by Dr. Geetha Sree Namala
Doctor of Medicine - MD · 4 years in practice · India
Here are some habits to help you fall asleep: 1. Listen to calming music; See original
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Responded by Dr. Gustavo Campos
Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of practice · Brazil
Unless they have a sleep disorder, people in their 70s should take the same sleep aids as everyone else. Sleep hygiene is important. This means keeping a routine, sleeping in a quiet, dark, and comfortable room, avoiding heavy meals, coffee, and alcohol before bed, and limiting nighttime light. See original
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