Essential Oils and Sleep

Maybe you have heard about Essential Oils and wondered what all the fuss was about; or maybe you have started to use them in your home already; but whatever the reason you decided to attend, I am glad you are here. BE BLESSED as you learn more about ESSENTIAL OILS. This class has been created...

If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of Essential Oils. These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant....

Essential Oils have been used for thousands of years. When you choose our oils, you are choosing Essential Oils gently and carefully distilled from plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract composition and...

AROMATIC • Essential Oils, when diffused or inhaled, can be very stimulating, calming, or soothing. Diffusing Essential Oils can also cleanse and purify the air.   TOPICAL • Essential Oils can be safely applied for massage or topical therapy. • Chemical structure enables them to pass through skin...

Have you ever lain awake at night unable to find the Sandman? Sung lullabies in hopes of helping your child find peaceful rest? Stared at the ceiling for hours? Or maybe counted that endless rotation of sheep? There are many options for sleep aids that come with many different side effects....

You know, the morning after a restless night is stressful. It feels as though you are walking through a fog and your brain is slow to get moving (that’s because it’s true!). Science has shown that with short-term sleep loss you can experience loss of attention, fail to process information,...

Remember how we discussed sleepy MORNINGS? Well, let’s discuss sleepy DAYS!Daytime sleepiness refers to an excess amount of sleepiness and general lack of energy in the daytime that is usually caused by difficulty sleeping at night. This is something that every person can experience from time to...

Did you know that 36% of our time is used for sleeping, 19% of our time doing general activities, and 16% at rest? So, what is happening during sleep that makes it important enough to take up 36% of our time? Our sleep enhances our ability to process information, process our emotions, allows...

GROUNDING OILS are similar to each other chemically as they start with the same “backbone.” Sesquiterpenes are found abundantly in Essential Oils. This constituent is soothing to irritated skin and tissues, is calming, and some have analgesic properties. Some research has shown that...

Soothing Oils can be found among the sesquiterpenes and the monoterpenes. What are monoterpenes? They are the most common class of terpenes in Essential Oils. They have other constituents such as esters, containing properties that are very calming, relaxing and balancing to the central nervous...

Many of us have suffered from unpleasant dreams. For children or adults, nightmares can cause terror and screaming, yet often leaving no memory behind in the morning. What they do often leave behind, however, is daytime sleepiness, causing lack of focus, exhaustion, and irritability. Here’s one...

When created properly, Essential Oil blends can bring out the best properties of the individual oils in them. The Grounding Blend, the Respiratory Blend, and the Restful Blend can promote a healthy night of peace, relaxation, and sleep. The GROUNDING BLEND is a combination of tree oils and...

When used for emotional support, the RESPIRATORY BLEND can allow individuals to “let go” by breathing out, and embrace life (breathe in) through breath. This allows a clear open airway for unobstructed breathing throughout the night. This blend not only opens, but also soothes the tissues of the...

With a calming and relaxing aroma that soothes the soul, the RESTFUL BLEND can be used to lessen feelings of tension, calm emotions, and promote relaxation. The newly updated RESTFUL BLEND has a calming and relaxing aroma that provides a unique user experience. This perfectly balanced, tranquil...

Experts recommend getting at least 7–8 hours of sleep every night. There are hundreds of recommendations, family recipes, products, and dietary supplements that all claim to help. However, since we are all unique individuals, what works for one person does not always work for another. But what if...

One of the truly great must-have Essential Oils is also a very gentle oil. LAVENDER is often considered a staple oil to keep on hand at all times due to its versatile uses, including calming and relaxing properties that promote peaceful sleep and ease feelings of tension.* LAVENDER is a...

Maybe you have peace of mind and your inner self is relaxed and ready for sleep, but you overindulged with dessert, satisfied your cravings for your favorite foods, or just have that occasional icky nauseous feeling in your stomach. Such feelings can interfere with getting a good night’s sleep. ...

You have quieted the chatter of your mind, but you may have that occasional head tension keeping you from relaxing for sleep. Not to worry: the TENSION BLEND can support relief from your head discomfort. This occasional discomfort can be the result of emotions that are manifesting physically,...

We discussed not working out for three to four hours prior to your sleep routine, but even if we follow this rule, we may have had a great workout in the morning, or we may have had a day that was full of physical demands—and now our bodies are letting us feel all the ways we used it that day. ...

A gentle massage can also help your body and mind relax before bedtime. You can use massage oil or a lotion with Essential Oils added. Using Essential Oils in your nighttime routine is beneficial both for the support Essential Oils give your body and for the calming and relaxing effects they have...