Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you feel sluggish and lethargic during the day? I recently read an interesting article on Dr. Joseph Mercola's website which I found quite alarming. In this report, Dr. Mercola states that, "Americans get about 25 percent less sleep than they did a century ago -- and this isn’t just a matter of having less energy. Too little sleep impacts your levels of thyroid and stress hormones, which in turn can affect your memory and immune system, your heart and metabolism, and much more. Over time, lack of sleep can lead to: weight gain, depression, High blood sugar levels and an increased risk of diabetes."
YIKES! That was certainly enough to grab my attention, and I quickly thought of all the reasons why I love
lavender... So much more than a relaxing scent, research has proven that lavender's sedative qualities can help to induce
more restful sleep. It's been found to lengthen total sleep time, increase deep sleep, and make people feel more rested and refreshed.
The good thing about lavender is that it begins to work quickly. Try putting a lavender sachet under your pillow, or better yet, apply a drop to the bottom of both feet before bedtime. Since the pores on the bottom of your feet are so large, the essential oil will be carried through your bloodstream and absorbed throughout your entire body within 20 minutes. If you enjoy a relaxing bath, try adding several drops of lavender oil to your nightime bath -- the drop in body temperature after a warm bath also helps with sleep.
I don't think there's any WRONG way to use lavender for sleep therapy, although my favorite method happens to be applying it to the bottom of my feet. My daughter requests her lavender every evening, and I feel better knowing that she will sleep well throughout the night. So, whatever your favorite method may be, we wish you a good night's rest, and
Lavender Dreams! ~Jennifer
Our favorite? doTERRA's CPTG (Certified Pure, Therapeutic Grade)
Lavender Essential Oil 15 ml : $28.00 To order,
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1 comment:
You're comments about lavender oil are so true! We switched to using the doTERRA brand for years now and believe it is the best essential oil in the world. It is part of our home remedy kit for cuts and scrapes too.
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