The average healthy adult is built for 16 hours of wakefulness and needs an average of eight hours of sleep per night. Some people still perform at their peak with 6 hours, while others need 10 hours or more. Contrary to common myth, the need for sleep doesn’t decline with age but rather the ability to sleep for six to eight hours at one time may reduce. (Van Dongen & Dinges, Principles & Practice of Sleep Medicine, 2000).
Did you know these sleep stats for the general population:
4.7% reported nodding off or falling asleep while driving at least once in the preceding month.
50-70 million US adults have a sleep disorder.
37.9% reported unintentionally falling asleep during the day at least once in the preceding month.
Regardless of the reason, disrupted sleep builds up and creates havoc on the emotions and nervous system. Essential oils can provide an amazing natural support for better sleep.
Here are my top 3 favorite essential oils to naturally help support healthier sleep, nervous systems and brain function.
- Serenity – The gentle, tranquil effects of this blend can be sensed immediately and ignites a blissful state. It promotes relaxation to help lessen feelings of tension, to calm emotions and support a restful sleep when used aromatically. Serenity also helps to calm the mind and soothe the senses.
Possible Uses:
- Apply one to two drops to the hands and inhale throughout the day to help reduce worry from life’s daily stressors, or diffuse at night to help quiet a restless baby or child.
- Diffuse at night to calm a restless baby or child.
- Apply to bottoms of feet at bedtime to help unwind before going to sleep. Use in conjunction with doTERRA Serenity Restful Complex Softgels for an enhanced effect.
- Inhale directly from hands or diffuse throughout the day to help lesson tension.
- Add 2–3 drops into a warm bath with Epsom salts to create a relaxing, renewing experience.
- Apply 2–3 drops to the back of the neck or on the heart for feelings of calmness and peace.
- Copaiba
- Since the 16th century, Copaiba essential oil has been utilized in traditional health practices by the natives of north and northeastern Brazil. It helps to calm and soothe the nervous system. Although Copaiba does not contain psychoactive cannabinoids, the main component caryophyllene may be neuroprotective and have cardiovascular and immune benefits. It’s also a powerful antioxidant that may promote immune health. Copaiba also supports the health of the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, respiratory and nervous systems. It may also promotes clear, smooth skin and reduces the appearance of blemishes.
Possible Uses:
- Add 1 to 2 drops of DoTerra Copaiba to water, juice, or tea to aid in support of the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, nervous, and respiratory system. This also helps as an antioxidant and to calm the nervous system.
- Topically – Apply 1-2 drops combined with a carrier oil or a facial moisturizer to help keep skin clean and clear, and to help reduce the appearance of blemishes
- Vetiver – A calming, grounding effect on the emotions. It is ideal to use in massage therapy. It can also be rubbed on the feet before bedtime to promote a restful night’s sleep. It also supports the immune system. It is rather thick oil, so use a toothpick to help get the desired amount out of the bottle.
Possible Uses:
- Rub into muscles to help calm emotions.
- Take a warm bath with a few drops of DoTerra Vetiver essential oil for deep relaxation.
- Diffuse with DoTerra’s Lavender, Serenity®, or Balance®to calm emotions and lessen stress.
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