Joy Onuorah

Not being able to fall asleep when you want to can be really exhausting. Falling into restless and constantly interrupted sleep can be worse still.

Here are well-researched hacks to aid restful sleep:

Foot soak

All you need is a bathtub or small plastic basin. You can dress up your hot water with different soothing ingredients, like:

• Epsom salt
• skin-safe essential oils, like lavender and rose
• fruit peels
• herbs like mugwort

Valling

Warm milk is a common suggestion to induce sleepiness. It contains compounds known to support healthy sleep cycles, like:

• tryptophan
• magnesium
• melatonin
• serotonin

Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea has been used traditionally in cultures all over the world, from Russia to China to Great Britain. The tea is well-known for its soothing and calming capabilities.

Yoga

Yoga has been found to have a positive effect on sleep quality. Yoga may also alleviate stress, improve physical functioning, and boost mental focus.