Golden Milk Turmeric Recipe for Sleep (Vegan Option) - a podcast by Dr. Melissa West

Golden Milk Turmeric Recipe for Sleep
7 days of Yoga to Better Sleep https://melissawest.com/sleep/Do you struggle with sleep?

Do you experience insomnia?Today we are going to make a simple Golden Milk Turmeric Recipe for Sleep. Golden Milk is a warm drink that you can drink before bed to help you sleep.

How does Golden Milk help you sleep:Certain compounds in milk — specifically tryptophan and melatonin — may help you fall asleep.

At its base, turmeric reduces inflammation, lowers your blood sugar levels, helps your liver to detoxify, boosts your immune system and eases your digestive system – all of which help you to get to sleep faster, to sleep better, and to wake up feeling refreshed. Turmeric reduces inflammation and ease your digestive system, helping you get to sleep faster.The ginger in golden milk can help to calm your stomach and promote the rest and digest phase of sleeping.

Coconut oil contains high amounts of dodecanoic acid (aka lauric acid), which has been linked with more restful sleep.Black pepper exerts a hypnotic effect by increasing the duration of sleeping time.

Honey may promote melatonin formation due to its possible tryptophan content (a precursor to melatonin) that both helps to initiate sleep as well as promote release of hormones that facilitate whole body recovery during sleep.Golden Milk Turmeric Recipe:

1 cup whole cow’s milk (or non dairy milk)1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground ginger1 tsp coconut oil
Pinch freshly ground black pepper1/2 tsp raw honey

Directions:In a small saucepan, warm your milk uncovered on medium-low for 2-5 minutes, until you see steam rising out of the pan. Add all the other ingredients and whisk by hand or with an immersion blender until combined.
Pour into a mug, sweeten with honey and have sweet dreams.#goldenmilk #turmericlatte #yogawithmelissa

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