Aromatherapy As a Natural Sleep Aid

Aromatherapy is commonly used to alleviate stress, but it’s also useful in aiding sleep and treating sleep disorders. Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils to comfort and heal, and it is one of the fastest growing alternative therapies in the Western world. In aromatherapy, the essential oils are used externally rather than taken internally.

As we’ve mentioned before, essential oils are said to stimulate an area of the brain, known as the limbic system, that controls your moods and emotions. Sleep is a crucial component of human life, and all mammal, reptile and bird life need it. Sleep helps to refresh, restore and heal the body and the brain.

How Much Sleep Do You Need?

According to webmd.com, a typical adult needs between seven and eight hours of sleep per night, although some people only need five hours and others need 10. When a person runs a “sleep deficit,” meaning they have not had enough sleep in previous nights, then they will require more sleep in subsequent nights.

Sleep Quality vs. Quantity

Although the quantity of sleep is important, quality of sleep is also significant. According to the Better Sleep Council of Canada, six hours of uninterrupted sleep is better than eight hours of disturbed sleep. Disturbed sleep usually includes periods of wakefulness and/or periods of tossing and turning. It can also include difficulty getting to sleep or difficulty waking up.

What Causes Sleep Problems?

There are many causes of sleep problems including:

• Pain – Pain can cause difficulty in getting to sleep and staying asleep. Pain medications may help alleviate this but some have added side effects.
• Poor Diet – Caffeine, alcohol and a large snack before bed can all cause sleep disturbances. Drinking any fluids before bedtime can make some people prone to wake to go to the bathroom.
• Bedroom Temperature -  A bedroom which is too warm or too cold can affect sleep. The ideal bedroom temperature is about 60º
• Bed – Uncomfortable beds can cause back pain as well as make people need to toss and turn more than usual. Ensure the bed is no more than 10 years old and is appropriately designed and manufactured.
• Noise and Light – People sleep best when their environment is quiet and dark. Remove any sources of noise or light.
• Snoring – Either partner’s snoring can cause sleep disturbance.
• Anxiety – Emotional turmoil, anxiety and stress can all cause a person to lie awake worrying or wake up suddenly and be unable to return to sleep while the mind is racing.

How Sleep Scentsations Can Help with Your Sleep Problems

Sleep Scentsations(TM) Aromatherapy Scented Pillow Liners Range in six categories including Botanical, Wellness, Fresh, Aromatherapy, Exotic and Sensual.  Sleep Scentsations™ is a line of patented adhesive-backed pillow liners that combine aromatherapy and “aromacology,” the belief that scents can induce moods or memories, to ensure an indulging sleep experience like no other. http://www.sleepscentsations.com. 

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways to help alleviate sleep problems. Two of the best essential oils to aid a good nights rest are chamomile and lavender, both found in our RELAXING scented pillow liner, because of their anxiety calming properties.

If snoring is your problem, try our Snore Rx scented Pillow liner. A therapeutic blend of essential oils forumlated to suppress snoring and provide a more restful nights sleep! 

For more information on help with snoring visit our post on 5 Drug-Free Ways to Stop Snoring Now.
Aromatherapy essential oils can be used to relax, reduce stress and alleviate snoring, increasing the likelihood of a good night’s sleep.

Why not try Sleep Scentsations Aromatherapy Pillow Liners Today and Sleep better tonight?


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