Most of us with Parkinson’s are plagued with sleep disorders. Up until four nights ago, I suffered from insomnia. I was so excited about my new discovery that I posted a question to Kathrynne Holden of the Ask the Parkinson Dietician sponsored by the National Parkinson Foundation. My question and her response follows:
Hi Kathrynne,
Four nights during the past week, I have had a cup of chamomile tea one hour before bed.
I have had wonderful sleep during those four nights. Typically, because of PD, I have insomnia and fragmented sleep.
What are the benefits and risks of one cup of chamomile tea a day? Are some brands better than others?
Thanks,
Kate
Dear Kate,
Chamomile tea is an excellent choice, and I recommend it for those who experience insomnia. The benefits are that it soothes and relaxes, and promotes a good night's sleep. The only risk I'm aware of is that it is in the ragweed family; people allergic to ragweed could be allergic to chamomile, although so far I've never heard any reports of this.
I don't know of a particular brand that's better than others; I generally buy it in bulk and keep it in a tightly-closed container.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
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http://forum.parkinson.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=15001#15001
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Now if I also looked and felt like a million dollars, I'd be a wealthy woman.
Hi Kathrynne,
Four nights during the past week, I have had a cup of chamomile tea one hour before bed.
I have had wonderful sleep during those four nights. Typically, because of PD, I have insomnia and fragmented sleep.
What are the benefits and risks of one cup of chamomile tea a day? Are some brands better than others?
Thanks,
Kate
Dear Kate,
Chamomile tea is an excellent choice, and I recommend it for those who experience insomnia. The benefits are that it soothes and relaxes, and promotes a good night's sleep. The only risk I'm aware of is that it is in the ragweed family; people allergic to ragweed could be allergic to chamomile, although so far I've never heard any reports of this.
I don't know of a particular brand that's better than others; I generally buy it in bulk and keep it in a tightly-closed container.
Best regards,
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
For a Parkinson Tip of the Day visit:
http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com
http://forum.parkinson.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=15001#15001
*****
Now if I also looked and felt like a million dollars, I'd be a wealthy woman.