Insomnia, waking up at night, difficulty falling asleep…
Nighttime poses a problem for many people, who are unable to get complete rest. One in two people believe they have poor quality sleep, which inevitably affects mood and productivity.
Sleeping well allows you to have energy in order to work efficiently and be dynamic. There are solutions, such as sleeping pills, but taking them is not recommended. Some techniques are less known, but safe for health since they are natural. For example, do you know the powers of lavender?
We will present to you the best essential oils for sleeping well but also talk about hypnosis, sport and CBD.
CBD
Coming from the same plant as cannabis, CBD is authorized by law. It is even very often used in medicine, in hospitals and sold in pharmacy. Indeed, CBD has many benefits and can act on almost all of our suffering, whether physical or mental.
Let’s quickly talk about the benefits of CBD without pesticides, which can be used in the form of a tablet, capsule, essential oil or even chewing gum. This molecule has no psychotropic effect on the body, unlike the famous drug. It can therefore be used without any danger. Scientists have studied it for many years to guarantee its benefits. It was concluded that CBD acts against cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, osteoarthritis and alcoholism.
This molecule also acts on stress and sleep, making it a valuable ally for sleeping well. A bit like cannabis, CBD calms and makes you happier, which allows you to slightly forget your problems, relax the body and mind, and therefore fall asleep easily. Consuming it also helps you have restful sleep, therefore long and of good quality, without interruption.
THE CBD ultimately acts like an antidepressant or a sleeping pill, but it is much more natural, better for your health and without any side effects.
Lavender
This strong-smelling purple flower is a good ally for falling asleep. It acts as an anxiolytic and helps you relax. Breathing its scent relaxes and makes us dive into the arms of Morpheus.
A simple sachet of lavender placed under the pillow may be suitable. Otherwise, its essential oil can be used in different ways.
It is possible to put 10 to 12 drops in the bath water to relax at the end of the day and be calm before slipping into the sheets. Alternatively, use a diffuser a few minutes before bed so that the room is infused with the scent of lavender. Finally, pour 2 or 3 drops directly onto the pillow on the side of the bed so as not to be in contact with it but to breathe in its scent.
Lavender can also be used as an infusion, leaving the dry leaves in water for about 10 minutes. Drink the hot drink before going to bed.
Please note, lavender essential oil cannot be used during the first trimester of pregnancy or by breastfeeding women.
Essential oils
Lavender is not the only one recommended for falling asleep easily and having a good night’s sleep.
- lemon calms the nervous system and makes the body understand that it must calm down to enter the state of sleep;
- marjoram calms the cardiac system, and therefore the body in general. Ideal if you feel your heart very active at bedtime;
- sweet orange makes it easier to fall asleep, it is particularly recommended to avoid nightmares.
If it is their essential oils that we talk about the most, they can also be consumed in infusion, like lavender, or even in capsule form.
Hypnosis
Medical hypnosis can be used for several reasons, including losing weight or recovering from an addiction. It is also a good natural technique for getting quality sleep.
It is possible to practice self-hypnosis, on yourself, if you do not feel comfortable with a professional. This practice helps reduce anxiety, which is the main source of insomnia. Getting help from a professional is still recommended, at least once, because they can understand what is blocking you and give you valuable advice.
Only a few sessions are enough. According to experiments, thanks to hypnosis, the time to fall asleep is reduced by a third and the duration of deep sleep, the most important, is extended by 80%.
Hypnosis allows us to be fully aware of ourselves, to forget the world around us as well as our problems, which calms the body and the mind. Being in this almost second state, it is easier to fall asleep.
Have a healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle solves all problems: fewer illnesses, more happiness and better sleep.
Indeed, the simple fact of doing sport and eating healthy has a great influence on the quality of sleep.
It’s what you do at the end of the day that’s most important. It is advisable to have a light dinner to make digestion easier. If the body is in the process of digesting, it will be more complicated to calm it down and get to sleep.
Screens should also be avoided several hours before bedtime, as they make the brain more active and again, it will be difficult to fall asleep.
Also avoid sport at the end of the day. According to scientists, the best time for physical activity is around 5 p.m., after the work day, but you should not do it after 7 p.m., for the same reason as the others.
Always going to bed at the same time allows the body to fall asleep more easily, because it is used to it. Reading a book in bed also helps calm you down. Finally, as we said above, a hot bath can relax the body and muscles so that they are relaxed and it is easier to fall asleep.