Life's stresses take their toll on just about everyone, and there are conventional, over-the-counter medications to help combat them and get you to sleep. But maybe you don't want to take a drug just to get some shut-eye...maybe you're looking for more of a natural remedy. Enter Acharya Shunya, who wrote the book Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom. She told Tonia's Kitchen about an ancient, all-natural, drug free recipe for sleep. Acharya told Tonia that she combines cow milk with turmeric, saffron, cardamon and cane sugar...with a little nutmeg thrown in. Not only does Shunya say it enhances your sleep, but it also boosts your immunity and...if taken for 5 days...makes your sweat smell sweet, a happy side-effect!
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017
An Ancient, Drug-Free Sleep Tonic
Life's stresses take their toll on just about everyone, and there are conventional, over-the-counter medications to help combat them and get you to sleep. But maybe you don't want to take a drug just to get some shut-eye...maybe you're looking for more of a natural remedy. Enter Acharya Shunya, who wrote the book Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom. She told Tonia's Kitchen about an ancient, all-natural, drug free recipe for sleep. Acharya told Tonia that she combines cow milk with turmeric, saffron, cardamon and cane sugar...with a little nutmeg thrown in. Not only does Shunya say it enhances your sleep, but it also boosts your immunity and...if taken for 5 days...makes your sweat smell sweet, a happy side-effect!