Sleep & stress3 min
Warm Water in the Last Hour
A small glass of warm water in the last hour takes the place of tea or coffee. It is only water. It does not promise sleep.
Warm water instead of late tea or coffee
The last hour before bed is when caffeine most often lingers. A small glass of warm water is the plain swap: no leaves, no sugar, no spice. Sip it slowly so you are not gulping a large amount just before lying down.
Warm means comfortable, not hot enough to burn. This glass does not promise sleep. If you wake often, snore heavily, or feel low through the day, a change of drink is not a full answer. See a doctor.
Ingredients
- 1 small glass of drinking water
- A small pan or kettle to warm it
- A cup for the last-hour sip
How to prepare
- Warm a small glass of drinking water until it is comfortable to sip.
- Leave tea and coffee aside for that last hour and keep this glass instead.
How to use
- Sip one small glass in the last hour before bed.
- Do not drink a large jug right before lying down.
- Use it instead of tea or coffee, not on top of a late caffeine cup.
Helpful habits
- Stop heating when the water is warm. Boiling water needs time to cool.
- A smaller glass is easier if you already wake at night to pass urine.
Precautions
- Do not drink water hot enough to burn the mouth.
- A very large glass just before bed can mean extra night waking.
- Warm water does not promise sleep and does not replace care for lasting insomnia.
Frequently asked questions
What does the warm water replace?
- Tea or coffee in the last hour before bed. The glass is only water.
How much warm water should I sip?
- One small glass, not a large jug just before lying down.
Will warm water make me sleep?
- No. It does not promise sleep. It only skips a late caffeine drink.
