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One of the most frequent questions I get asked is what oils will help promote a better night's rest? There are a number of options available to choose from for your preferred protocol. Let's talk about a few of my favorites.
One of the great ways you can prepare your body (or your kids') for a restful night's sleep is by enjoying a warm, relaxing Epsom salt bath. This is my favorite DIY bath salt recipe.
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2 cups Epsom Salts
½ cup baking soda
8 – 10 drops YLEOs of choice
Kit Oil Suggestions: Lavender, Stress Away, Citrus Fresh, Copaiba, Raven, PanAway
Other Favorite Options: Orange, Joy, Peace & Calming, Rosemary, Release, Cypress
Mix the Epsom salt & baking soda in a non-plastic bowl. Add the YLEOs and mix well.
To use, pour into warm bath as you're filling the tub. Use 1/2 cup for large garden tub, 1/4 cup for standard tub.
FOR BEDTIME: from the above suggestions use Lavender, Stress Away, Copaiba, or Peace & Calming.
There are lots of wonderful diffuser blends that help promote a good night's rest. Here are a few favorites:
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What's my personal, bedtime protocol? Easy peasy!
I rub 2 drops of Lavender between my palms, then I rub my palms over my pillow and rub any extra over my face, neck and chest. Instant aromatic and topical benefits! I find that Lavender helps quiet my thoughts and as I relax, I drift off to sleep.
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I also apply a bit of Cedarwood to the bottoms of my big toes (one of the places that you can apply and oils will cross the blood-brain barrier the fastest). I find that Cedarwood promotes a restful night's sleep for me throughout the night.
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Lately, I've also enjoyed adding the blend Dream Catcher to my sleep routine. I apply Dream Catcher to the bottom of my big toes and the center of my forehead when I crawl into bed and it's a GOOD night, sleep tight kinda night! I've had some pretty amazing dreams, too... Our youngest son (age 15) used it and slept restfully for 14 hours!
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Three Honorable Mentions:
Roman Chamomile - when this oil comes back in stock, RUN and get as many bottles as you can! Wonderfully relaxing, this is definitely a favorite!!!
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Valerian - this oil may not be your favorite smell, but if you're needing extra support, apply it to the bottoms of your feet, wear socks and sleep tight!
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A member favorite supplement that many people add to their ER orders monthly because of the way it promotes restful sleep for them is SleepEssence.
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While kids certainly benefit from using oils such as Lavender, Peace & Calming and Gentle Baby, Young Living developed a nighttime oil just for younger oilers called SleepyIze. (But we won't tell if you decide to use it for yourself! Adults love it, too!)
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Last, but not least, you can also make a special bedtime pillow spray for your kiddos using Lavender and Peace & Calming (Angela Price, The Mix).
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In a spray bottle combine:
1 c. Distilled Water
5 drops Peace & Calming
5 drops Lavender
Shake before spritzing pillows
1 c. Distilled Water
5 drops Peace & Calming
5 drops Lavender
Shake before spritzing pillows
My friend, I bid you and your family GOOD night!
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