Some strange sleep aids

Get a whiff An unusual tip from a physician called Tobias Venner in 1637 was to try attaching small bags of aniseed to the nostrils. Aniseed is a spice that smells a bit like liquorice. Another smelly suggestion was tying slices of bread soaked in vinegar to the soles of your feet before bed. A soothing drink Venner also recommended a drink of almond milk blended with barley (a type of plant grain) and some flowers. Almond milk contains ingredients that can help people sleep better. Today, people often drink warm milk or camomile tea to help them drift off. An open mouth Doctors used to think the body got rid of “hurtful vapours” overnight, and that sleeping with your mouth open would help release them. Today, scientists say sleeping…

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