Irregular sleeping patterns or even insomnia can stem from several different things like depression, stress and anxiety.  

Certain medications can also cause insomnia.  Pain medications, antihistamines, and heart and blood pressure medicines are among the many that contribute to sleep loss. Yes, some meds might actually make you drowsy at first, but they can also trigger frequent bathroom trips or anxiety which can further disturb your rest.

There are three main types of insomnia based on how long it lasts.

Transient insomnia lasts up to a week. Jet lag, a new sleeping environment,  stress or other life events may bring it on. 

Acute insomnia lasts up to a month. It is also triggered by stress, anxiety or life changes.

Chronic insomnia means you have sleep difficulties three or more nights a week for months or even years. It can have major negative effects on your health and quality of life. 
Other types of insomnia are dependent on when you have trouble sleeping.

You may have trouble falling asleep. This is common if you have stress insomnia or anxious thoughts. When adrenaline is coursing through your system falling asleep is difficult. The same holds true if you have caffeine or another stimulant too late in the day.

Middle of the night insomnia is often associated with pain or illness. You can't stay asleep long enough or drift off again once you wake up. 

Waking up too early in the morning and staying awake is called sleep-maintenance insomnia. 

Whether it’s one of these issues or maybe it’s that you’re addicted to your phone when you should be sleeping, something needs to change because lack of sleep will negatively affect your health.

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Here is a safe and easy solution. Bananas, yes bananas can help you get a great night of sleep!  This banana remedy is safe, all natural, and work wonders.

BANANA TEA

This organic, banana-infused sleep remedy works wonders and tastes so good. How does it work?

Bananas, especially the peels, are loaded with potassium and magnesium. While magnesium helps prevent sleep disturbances, both magnesium and potassium work together to help relax muscles.

In fact, magnesium is one of the best minerals for relaxation!

You must use 100% organic bananas. Bananas that are not organic are loaded with harmful pesticides and since we encourage you to eat the boiled peel, it must be chemical-free.

This tea takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed every night before bed.

INGREDIENTS

▪1 organic banana

▪1 small pot of water

▪a dash of cinnamon (optional)

All you need to do is cut off both ends of the banana and place it, peel and all, into boiling water.
 
Boil it for around 10 minutes.

Using a colander, pour the water into a mug. If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle the cinnamon into the tea. Drink it one hour before bed time.

If you’re worried about being wasteful, you’ve clearly never had a boiled banana before! After the banana has been boiled, sprinkle some cinnamon over it.

Eating the warm, gooey fruit and its peel along with the tea will increase its soothing effects… 

This is a much safer alternative to sleeping pills. As with all drugs, there’s a list of side effects that accompany sleeping pills. Aside from the likeliness of them being habit-forming, they can cause the following:

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When your body doesn’t get enough rest, generally less than eight hours, it suffers. Cognitive function—your long- and short-term memory—is seriously affected. The recipe will help get you back on track.