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Friday, September 16, 2011

Sweet Sleep with Jasmine and Lavender





If you have trouble relaxing and getting to sleep, there are two wonderful floral fragrances that have been shown to help relieve anxiety and promote good sleep..  They are jasmine and lavender. Research has shown the scent of jasmine is as effective as Valium and similar drugs for promoting more peaceful sleep, and reducing anxiety.  Lavender helps with relaxation and is very soothing.

The benefits of jasmine come from taking a warm bath or shower with jasmine-scented soap just before bed.  Lavender works best by massaging a few drops of essential oil into the bottom, instep of each foot before climbing into bed.   You can put a diffuser containing jasmine or lavender in your bedroom.

The environment in your bedroom is also key to good sleep.   Be sure the room is cool,  dark and quiet.  A silky eye covering mask and some earplugs can help.

Sleep is so important to good physical and mental health.   Here’s to a good night of restful sleep!!


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