How to beat back night-time anxiety and get to sleep?

Do you find yourself feeling restless at night, tossing and turning in your bed as the thoughts from the day pace through your head and keep you awake?  

Excess worry usually leads to a lack of sleep. Both of these problems are rooted in Vata dosha. It is the life force that governs movement in your body and controls your body’s natural rhythm. This includes everything from your respiration, your circulation all the way to the flow of your thoughts. Therefore an impaired Vata can lead to a rise in unusual anxiety levels and an overall restless feeling.

Here are a few diet and lifestyle changes to rid your mind of stressful emotions and promote better and peaceful sleep.

Eat Foods that Pacify Vata

The Vata dosha is dry and mostly cold in nature. To counter its influence, try warm and well-cooked foods such as soups, stews and steamng rice dishes. 

You might also need to cut back on dry foods such as crackers, dried fruits and raw vegetables (stewed, boiled or soaked is the best way to go). If you’re preparing a lettuce salad for yourself, consider sauteeing it. Not only does it taste better, but it also ensures that your Vata is in check.

Dinner should be light

Make sure you have your dinner at a reasonable time, at least three hours before bedtime. Also make sure that you have something that’s light and easy-to-digest so that you don’t end up overtaxing your body’s digestive system during the night. If possible, avoid aged cheese , fried foods and other heavy meals during dinner.

Avoid Stimulants

Consuming caffeine, chocolate and other similar beverages and food items can interfere with your sleep,particularly if consumed during the evening. 

A hot cup of milk is a much better alternative if you’re keen on gaining hours of healthy restful sleep. Try avoiding stimulants of any kind during the nighttime.

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