Eat better, sleep better   (Health24)  Updated: 2006-08-23 14:26  
  Do you suffer from insomnia? Try to eat foods rich in the amino 
acid tryptophan, which helps the body to produce melatonin, the hormone that 
promotes sleep. 
Take action: Include tryptophan-rich foods, like milk, honey, turkey, egg 
whites and tuna, in your diet every day. An easy way to do this is to drink a 
hot drink made from milk and honey every night before bedtime. Also stop 
drinking coffee after 4:00 pm, or taking over-the-counter stimulants not 
prescribed by your doctor. Start exercising if you are unfit. If the problem 
persists, consult your doctor for appropriate and effective treatment of 
possible anxiety, depression, chronic disorders, sleep apnoea, heartburn 
or irritable bowel syndrome.  
    
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