| Insomnia is a sleeping disorder characterized by | | | | used lavender, marjoram, geranium, mandarin and |
| persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | | | | cardamom to help patients feel relaxed and get to |
| despite the opportunity. It is typically followed by | | | | sleep. |
| functional impairment while awake. | | | | To induce sleepiness, create this aromatherapy recipe. |
| We need about 8 hours of good sleep each night until | | | | Combine essential oils in you bed room and experience |
| age 60. About one half of elderly people experience | | | | the pleasing smell: |
| some degree of insomnia. But this does not mean that | | | | 2 drops Jasmine essential oil, 3 drops Roman |
| insomnia only occur at golden age. Nowadays more | | | | Chamomile essential oil, 4 drops Lavender essential oil, |
| and more people have trouble sleeping. It's believed | | | | 6 drops Spikenard essential oil |
| that over 20% of world population suffers from | | | | Diffuse this blend to a diffuser or place a few drops |
| sleeping problem. Generally, the cause is poor sleep | | | | on cotton pads. This recipe could also be used for a |
| habits. But in special cases it may be due to aging, | | | | relaxing self massage. Treat yourself every night to |
| alcohol, anxiety, depression, grief, drugs, medications | | | | drift you sweetly to the Land of Dream. |
| and other stimulants like nicotine, caffeine and alcohol, | | | | A warm bath just before bed is a great way to relax. |
| stress and worrying and many more. | | | | The warm water allows for steam inhalation, while it |
| If insomnia leads to depression, and makes you almost | | | | opens pores and allows the oils to be absorbed and |
| impossible to sleep well, you should seek professional | | | | can help you to feel sleepy. |
| help. Do not take this lightly, it might become a more | | | | When the tub is sufficiently filled, add up to 10 drops of |
| serious health problem. | | | | essential oil to water, circulating it throughout. As the oil |
| Taking sedatives can make the problem worse and | | | | is moved, the scent will rise with the steam of water. |
| cannot give you natural and restful sleep. This can lead | | | | The warmth can help you to feel sleepy. |
| to a higher dose, affecting your memory and a chance | | | | Just add : |
| of dependency on those drugs. | | | | 4 drops Chamomile, 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Neroli, |
| The wisest ways to treat this problem: | | | | 2 drops Marjoram, |
| - Go to bed at the same hour every night | | | | There's one reason why aromatherapy may be |
| - Go to a medical check to see the cause of the | | | | effective for inducing sleep. If you are able to |
| sleeping problem | | | | concentrate on the smell of the oils, it will help take |
| - Avoid coffee, alcohol and smoking | | | | your mind off of whatever lingering worries are |
| - Exercise during the day (but not before bed time) | | | | keeping your muscles and your mind tense. Relax, |
| - Try to relax, pay soft music and practice meditation | | | | breath deep, and allow yourself to drift off into a |
| - Try natural sleeping aids such as aromatherapy | | | | calmer world of peaceful aroma. |
| In place of sedatives, many medical practitioners have | | | | Enjoy and have a good night sleep! |