How long does it take to sleep?

Try drinking a warm glass of milk with a pinch of nutmeg powder before bed, it helps calm the nerves. However, if you are struggling with severe sleeplessness for weeks together, please consult a doctor. Chronic insomnia needs proper medical evaluation rather than just home remedies.

Don't fall for those fancy sleep patches or random herbal oils sold online claiming to put you to sleep in 5 minutes. The normal sleep onset time is under 20 minutes. If you consistently struggle to sleep, it is better to consult a physician or a sleep specialist rather than wasting money on gimmicks.

I used to lie awake for hours worrying about why I couldn't sleep, which only made it worse! Try to keep your phone away at least an hour before bed, as the screen light really messes with your brain. Don't worry, you are not alone in this, and it gets better once you relax your mind.

If I eat a heavy biryani right before lying down, it takes me forever to fall asleep because of acidity! I've realized eating a lighter dinner at least two hours before sleeping helps me crash within 15 minutes. Good food is great, but timing it right is everything for sweet dreams.

Ideally, you should be in dreamland within 15 minutes of closing your eyes! 😴 Try listening to some soft instrumental music or white noise if your mind is racing. Sleep tight and don't count the hours!

Washing your feet with cool water before sleeping is a very old and effective way to relax the body. You can also rub a little warm mustard oil on your soles if you feel restless. But if you have constant body pain keeping you awake, please let a doctor check you.

Just turn off the bedroom lights, switch off your mobile, and keep the room slightly cool under the fan. Doing some basic stretching or reading a boring book for 10 minutes usually does the trick for me. No need for expensive gadgets or apps to sleep.