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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re constantly hitting your alarm\u2019s snooze button or waking up on the wrong side of the bed, it may have nothing to do with morning; your nighttime routine may be to blame.<\/p>\n
The quantity and quality of your sleep can radically affect your health and mood the following day. And poor sleep isn\u2019t just a nuisance; it is now considered a public health problem, contributing to everything from poor work performance to motor vehicle accidents.<\/p>\n
Your goal at bedtime should be to shake off any negative remnants from your day and get the most from your night\u2019s rest to start fresh when you awaken, looking and feeling your best.<\/p>\n
Read on for some game-changing ways you can use essential oils to reboot your nighttime routine and reap the benefits the next day.<\/p>\n
To let go of tension at the end of the day and get a good night\u2019s sleep, it\u2019s smart to have a basic set of nighttime essential oils on hand. You can use them solo or combine them in any number of ways, as discussed below. Have fun experimenting with these oils to see which ones are most relaxing for you and put you in the best frame of mind:<\/p>\n
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One of the easiest ways to use essential oils is in a diffuser, a little ceramic pot under which you place a tea light to provide warmth and thereby spread the oils\u2019 aroma. The beauty of diffusers is that you can have them in multiple rooms of your home, and you only need to strike a match to start spreading wonderful scents everywhere.<\/p>\n
Start your relaxing routing at sundown by getting your diffusers going as soon as you come home from work or finish with your day\u2019s duties.<\/p>\n
Essential oil diffusers are ideal for setting the right mood if you enjoy meditating or practicing yoga in the evening. Neither of these activities requires more than a few feet of space and a little quiet, and you can do them every day to start off your nighttime in a restful way.<\/p>\n
Try these essential oils to help improve your mood and get rid of any lingering stress about your day:<\/p>\n
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In Japan, people typically take a bath as soon as they enter the home at night, to wash off the day\u2019s cares and start their evening with a clean slate, literally and figuratively. Whether you want to try a Japanese-style schedule or wait until bedtime, a bath is a fabulous way to set yourself up for restful slumber.<\/p>\n
You can easily make your own relaxing bath salts using essential oils and just a few other ingredients. Try this recipe, and use a scoop for a super soak:<\/p>\n
Some ideal combinations include:<\/p>\n
No bathtub? No problem. You can make your own scented shower bombs that release their soothing aroma in a steamy environment:<\/p>\n
Your feet take a beating all day long, and if you stand or walk a lot during the day, you can wind up with sore, swollen extremities. Do your tootsies a favor and give them a little extra TLC after a hard day. You can soak your feet in the same salts you make for your bath, or you can apply a foot scrub when washing.<\/p>\n
Mix 2 cups of raw sugar<\/a> or sea salt<\/a> with a few teaspoons of raw honey<\/a> and about 5 tablespoons of almond<\/a> or grapeseed oil<\/a>. Add 10 drops of your favorite essential oil. Cypress<\/a> oil can help stimulate your lymphatic system to boost your immunity, while rosemary<\/a> can counteract joint and muscle pain. Chamomile<\/a> has anti-inflammatory properties and blends beautifully with lavender<\/a> for an all-around stress-reducing scrub.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to pamper your skin with a luxurious moisturizer after you bathe or shower. You can add essential oils to a homemade skin-softening lotion or oil. The same essential oils that de-stress you and elevate your mood can be added to your after-bath lotion.<\/p>\n While lavender<\/a> and chamomile<\/a> are a natural go-to team, cedarwood<\/a> and lavender can lull you into pleasant dreams. Rose<\/a> essential oil can actually make you feel happier, which is very desirable when you are dropping off to sleep.<\/p>\n You can add a few drops of your preferred oil to the carrier of your choice: avocado oil<\/a>, jojoba oil<\/a>, almond oil<\/a> or coconut oil<\/a> to name a few.<\/p>\n To further encourage sound sleep, create a spray for your bed linens, with lavender as a base. Lavender has been clinically studied to promote good sleep, and it can help you get rid of pharmaceutical sleep aids that can be addictive and leave you groggy the next day.<\/p>\n Cedarwood and vetiver are ideal companions for lavender essential oil. Cedarwood has the added benefit of repelling insects by causing them to close up their respiratory systems, so if mosquitoes plague you in the night, you can fight back. The same spray can be used in your drawers and closet to keep moths and other pests away and to make your clothing smell amazing.<\/p>\n Fill a spray bottle about two-thirds full with distilled water, and top it off with rubbing alcohol. Add 10 drops of essential oil for every ounce of liquid in your bottle. The alcohol will help keep your essential oils mixed with the water, but it\u2019s a good idea to give the bottle a shake before spritzing. You can give your pillows a spray before you climb into bed and even use your mist when you make your bed in the morning.<\/p>\n Essential Oils for your Sleepy Kids <\/b><\/p>\n You can use your linen spray on the kids\u2019 bedding too. If you have little ones who interrupt your sleep by waking you up in the middle of the night, try using essential oils to help them to get their 40 winks too.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a recipe for lavender-scented play dough that is fun for children and a good stress reliever for grownups as well. You can add vetiver essential oil for additional grounding and calmness.<\/p>\n Mix all of the following ingredients together in a saucepan:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Here are a few final tips to help you get a solid night\u2019s sleep:<\/p>\n Hopefully you’ve enjoyed this article and picked up some good information in the process!<\/p>\n If you have any questions, comments, or recommendations of your own please let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How to Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine with Essential Oils\u00a0to\u00a0Transform Your Next Day If you\u2019re constantly hitting your alarm\u2019s snooze button or waking up on the wrong side of the bed, it may have nothing to do with morning; your nighttime routine may be to blame. 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Aromatic Bed Linens for Deep Sleep<\/h2>\n
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More Tips for a Great Night\u2019s Sleep<\/h2>\n
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