In addition, drinking honey half an hour to an hour before going to bed can also soothe the nerves and help sleep. Honey is rich in glucose, vitamins, phosphorus, calcium and other substances, which can nourish the nervous system and promote people to fall asleep faster. Many people feel that their physical condition has changed after drinking honey, and they don't often catch a cold. Honey contains many components similar to human body fluids, which can be absorbed and utilized by the human body.