Insomnia: Induce better sleep with essential oils
Self-reported sleeping issues is a good of insomnia as medically diagnosed insomnia.
Do not let it get you to a doctor’s office when you have the ability to read this.
Welcome back to Lavish Realty where we have purposed to help you enjoy your living space in many ways including by having a better sleep.
Sleeping pills might be a quick fix but have you tried Lavender essential oil?
Lavender Essential Oil
It has been scientifically proven that lavender essential oil combined with sleeping hygiene greatly improves quantity and quality of sleep. The result of consistent use of the two has been a complete recovery from insomnia.
Lavender essential oil has the ability to calm the nervous system thanks to chemical compounds linalool and linalyl acetate found within it. Are you stressed or anxious? This is the perfect oil for you.
How to use:
- Steam: Pour hot steaming water into a bowl, add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the water then cover yourself with a light blanket. Take a few minutes to breath in the steam as the oil does magic in your body.
- Exposure: Open a bottle of the essential oil and breath in the scent a few times before going to sleep. Alternatively, you could diffuse the oil in the evening, take it all in a breath at a time.
- Cotton balls: Soak a few cotton balls in the essential oil and keep them near where you sleep. The oil will slowly work its way into your body and relax you.
- Bed Spray: Put some water in a spray bottle, add the essential oil and spray your bedding with it. You will breath in the scent throughout the night improving your sleep with every breath.
- Pillow case trick: Take a piece of cloth, pour a few drops of the essential oil on it and place it inside your pillow case. Let your body relax as you take in the scent throughout the night.
- Massage: Lavender essential oils is easily absorbed by the skin. Get someone to mix the essential oil with a carrier oil then massage your body with it. Your body will slowly absorb the essential oil leaving you calm and so relaxed, ready for a goo night sleep.
Lavender essential oil can be combined with other oils for effective sleep improvement. Some of these oils include:
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang essential oil lowers blood pressure and decreases the heart rate. These are necessary for a good quality sleep.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit essential oil has a calming effect and anti-anxiety properties. It has been proven to reduce stress and lower blood pressure. These are essential in inducing quality sleep.
Pick out one of these oils or a combination of the oils to improve your sleep tonight. Your life will never be the same again.
