Why Tea Before Bed Might Actually Help You Sleep

This week on Stars and Stories, Gerald Quigley explores something simple many of us grew up with, having a cup of tea to wind down.

But there’s more to it than just habit.

Tea contains an amino acid called L-theanine, which helps calm a busy mind. When combined with magnesium (known for supporting muscle relaxation), it may help improve sleep quality over time.

This combination can be useful for people who:

• Struggle to fall asleep

• Wake during the night and can’t switch off

• Feel like their mind is constantly racing

Gerald explains that it’s not an instant fix,  but with consistent use, many people notice better sleep within a few weeks.

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Meet Gerald

Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist.

Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations.   

He is co-hosts the House of Wellness radio program heard each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network live across Australia. 

Gerald is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. 

Gerald’s passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age. 

Contact: https://www.geraldquigley.com/contact