4 Delicious Juices to Remedy Sleep Disorders
Sometimes I worry about so many (probably
unimportant) things in my mind that I can hardly get a good night’s
sleep. Yet, I don’t want to take sleeping pills because I fear the
side-effects, so I was utterly delighted when I came across these 4
delicious juice recipes that each remedy a different sleep disorder. Why
don’t you be pro-active in combating your bad sleep with these super
home remedies?
If you are having sleeping problems, first
you need to determine what disorder is responsible, then make the
corresponding juice. Drink it every day and keep your diet relatively
free of processed foods, dairy products, and sugary and floury foods.
Note: If your sleep problem becomes serious you should consult your GP
to see whether medication is required.
1. Insomnia
Insomnia is something we all know about. Insomniacs can't sleep easily,
and even when they do they only sleep for a short time, making their
waking days a bit of a living nightmare. About 30% of us actually suffer
from insomnia on a regular basis. Acute insomnia could be caused by a
significant magnesium deficiency. Magnesium naturally helps relax your
muscles and calms your nerves, making falling into a soft, dreamy sleep
much easier. Therefore, to keep insomnia at bay we need a juice bursting
with magnesium-rich leafy goodness. This will do the trick!
Attack Your Insomnia
Ingredients
-
¼ Savoy cabbage head
- A handful spinach
- 3 Romaine lettuce heads
- 2 green apples
- 1-inch ginger root
- 1 lemon
Directions (are the same for each juice)
1. Wash all the ingredients.
2. Cut the ingredients into pieces small enough to fit them through your
juicer’s chute.
3. Beginning with the smallest pieces, pop all your ingredients into the
juicer.
4. Serve immediately.
2. Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a fairly frightening phenomenon. The relaxing of throat
muscles during sleep can cause a blockage, affecting your breathing and
causing you to wake up gasping for air. When your throat produces too
much mucus it is more at risk of an apnea inducing blockage. A fiber
rich diet will reduce the amount of mucus you produce. So we need some
juice rich in fibrous goodness. This juice packs a great fibery punch.
Prevent Your Sleep Apnea
Ingredients
- 4 celery ribs
- 2 Asian pears
- 4 carrots
- 1-inch ginger root
- 1 lemon
3. Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome bizarrely results in your legs wanting to start
moving and running around while you are lying down and trying to sleep.
This is a neurological disorder caused by iron and magnesium deficiency.
This juice contains plenty of iron and magnesium fruit and veg and will
prevent this annoying syndrome from occurring.
Avoid Restless Leg Syndrome
Ingredients
- 10-12 asparagus spears
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 celery ribs
- 1 fennel bulb
- A handful parsley
- 1 green apple
- 1 lemon
4. Bruxism
Bruxism is the medical name given to the involuntary teeth-grinding that
can happen during sleep, waking you up with a saw jaw, or headache. It
is believed that a diet rich in greens helps reduce bruxism, which is
caused by a lack of vitamin B5, magnesium and calcium. This easy-to-make
juice remedies any deficiencies you may have.
Bust Your Bruxism
Ingredients
- 4 carrots
- 6 celery ribs
- A handful spinach
- A handful parsley
- ¼ of a pineapple
- 1 lemon