Gary wrote:
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> To change the subject slightly..With the hot water thing.
> My mom (age 87) recently told me that she DOES often have
> a glass of warm milk in the evening to help her sleep.

may make her feel warmer for a bit. getting into a
cold bed can be a bit tougher at times when it gets
cold outside. i know older people feel the cold more.


> I've heard that before but I don't understand why it would
> help you sleep. Maybe it's just mind game - if you think it
> helps it will. I suspect that's the case with mom.

milk sugars may give the brain a slight boost
and feeling of comfort. sugar is addictive. aside
from the heat... and perhaps, yes, some of it could
be placeboish.


> Also - I like a glass of cold milk sometimes with certain
> meals but a glass of it warm is something I'll never try.

almost any sort of chocolate and many cakes i have
a big preference for milk along with them. cookies too.

some hot/spicy foods if they are super hot it helps
to calm the burn down with a milk that has some fat in
it.


> Worked with a dummy once...young guy..he told me that each
> evening he drinks a cup of "Sleepy Time" herbal tea made by
> Celestial Seasonings. He claims it helps him sleep.

never know, some people can react to all sorts of
things. it never made any difference to me. the most
important thing for the quality of sleep for me was the
lack of caffiene and it being warm. just plain hot
water is ok.


> I pointed out that it won't help you sleep. It's just tea
> with no caffeine (that might keep you awake). He disagreed.
> Another mind game for him. If you believe it, it will work.

i can drink water before bed and sleep all night
without having to get up to pee - but getting older
isn't for the weak...


> oh well.

yeah, life goes on.


songbird