For a good night’s sleep
That is why you should put a lemon next to your bed
Why you should place a few slices of lemon next to your bed every night
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It’s an unusual way to improve the quality of your sleep, but it helps: half a lemon next to your place to sleep works wonders. Do you think it’s nonsense? We clarify!
Relaxation exercises, herbal teas, a full bath or a ban on cell phones – everyone has their own sleep ritual. Researchers have now found a way to combat problems falling asleep that is extremely easy to implement: a lemon and a little salt are completely sufficient.
Lemon wedges and salt next to the bed for a good night’s sleep
The evening to-do is simple: the lemon is sliced and placed on a plate. Sprinkle some salt on the slices – that’s it. Place the plate next to your bed before you go to sleep. So far so good. Now you just have to endure the beneficial effects …
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A study from the “Journal Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry” magazine produced the following results: If you put a sliced lemon next to the bed, the developing scent has a calming effect, similar to lavender. And that leads to more relaxation – sleep improves. In addition, the lemony smell clears the airways and at the same time the citrus fruit can strengthen the immune system.
Researchers believe that the strong essential oils contained in the yellow fruit are responsible for the healthy effects. They not only have a positive effect on the human nervous system, but also on the mucous membranes and the entire bronchial system. There they unfold their antibacterial effect on the one hand and ensure better breathing on the other.
However, the strong essential oils of citrus fruit can not only help us with colds and difficulty falling asleep – they can also give our mood a boost. By smelling a lemon, the happiness hormone serotonin is released. This, in turn, can help shut down the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Tip: You should definitely dispose of the lemon slices the next morning to avoid attracting fruit flies.
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