Do you want to fall asleep faster? Try this dreamy mocktail tonight
Struggling to drift off can leave you feeling tired, foggy and frustrated. Many of us know the experience of lying awake, watching the clock and hoping sleep will finally arrive. If you have tried changing your routine or limiting screen time but still find it hard to switch off, you are not alone.
To help you relax in the evening, Dr Cheryl Lythgoe, nurse consultant at Benenden Health, created a calming bedtime mocktail as a gentle addition to your wind down routine. It is simple to make, refreshing and a nice way to signal to your body that it is time to rest.
Give it a try tonight and see whether it helps you feel more settled.
Ingredients
120ml tart cherry juice
1 scoop magnesium glycinate powder
Soda or sparkling water to top
Ice
Method
Pour the tart cherry juice into a tall glass and stir in the magnesium glycinate powder. A spoon or handheld frother works well. Add ice. Top with soda or sparkling water and enjoy as part of your evening routine. Tart cherry juice is naturally rich in melatonin. Magnesium glycinate is often used to support relaxation. This mocktail can be a soothing part of your nightly wind down.
Sleep support with My Expert Health Coach*
You deserve nights that help you feel rested and refreshed. As a Benenden Health member, you can book a 30 minute sleep consultation with an Advanced Nurse Practitioner at no extra cost, all through your app. This is a simple way to understand your sleep habits and get personalised guidance you can start using straight away.
What you can expect
Personalised sleep advice
Support understanding what affects your sleep
Helpful tools to keep you on track
Simple steps to improve your night
How it works
Open the Benenden Health app and go to Sleep. Select Book appointment. Choose a date and time that suits you. Pick your preferred practitioner. Chat one to one with a qualified nurse and get steps you can start using tonight.
