What to do when you can’t sleep: honey and cinnamon

I couldn’t fall asleep last night.

Nothing I tried worked so I finally gave up and got up. I made popcorn and watched a movie. When I tried again a little after 2:00 am, I still couldn’t sleep. I don’t know what time it was when I finally left, but I sure wasn’t ready to get up this morning.

One effect of sleep deprivation is a lack of ambition. I managed to put off most of the things I had intended to do today, like mowing the lawn.

Lack of concentration can also result from lack of sleep. She was browsing online, in a forum for Baby Boomers. I saw a thread titled “The Elderly and Sleep Problems.” Now, usually, I would object to that word “old man.” At 60, I don’t consider myself old, except after a night like last night.

My son, every time he tries to cajole me into doing something I really don’t want to do, he’s like, “Come on, Mom, you’re only as old as you feel.” Today I feel old.

Anyway, I thought I’d read the posts about sleep problems in the elderly, but when I tried to click on the thread, my concentration or hand-eye coordination failed, and I ended up clicking on the thread above.

That one was titled “The Health Benefits of Honey and Cinnamon.”

Oh well, sometimes you have to play the hand you are dealt or run with the ball that is thrown to you.

It seems that honey and cinnamon have a long tradition as herbal remedies for numerous conditions. It is said to be beneficial in preventing heart attacks and reducing arthritis pain. The dose is a cup of hot water, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 teaspoons of honey. Taken every day, it is supposed to reduce inflammation.

Honey and cinnamon not only help with symptoms of stomach problems and the flu, but have also been shown to strengthen the immune system for the prevention of viral and bacterial infections, and greatly help white blood cells to fight diseases.

Used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, daily use of both ingredients 3-4 times a day is recommended to help eliminate many aging problems (there’s that word again!), to maintain good health and live a longer life.

In addition, there is evidence that fat formation is prevented if a teaspoon of honey and cinnamon mixed in a cup of boiled water is routinely taken before breakfast and before going to bed, as it helps reduce weight, even in the morning! obese people!

In some cases, honey and cinnamon have been shown to be effective anticancer agents; this is due in part to its ability to strengthen the immune system, as well as its cleansing qualities.

Lastly, honey used in paste form is helpful in soothing rashes and rashes, from the simple pimple to the most serious eczema and even ringworm.

The only benefit the thread didn’t mention is that a tablespoon of honey in a cup of warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg (but cinnamon probably works too) can help you fall asleep. Imagine that!