And for today’s topic to better health, we need to look at how sleep impacts our health. Sleep is crucial for maintaining good health, sharp mind, balanced emotional health as you will see as we go through this talk. According to the National Sleep Foundation, nearly half of all Americans report that inadequate sleep interferes with their daily activities at least once a week. As a general rule, if you feel drowsy during the day, even during boring activities, you haven't had enough sleep! This study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22612017) found lavender oil aromatherapy has so many benefits. The use of bergamot to relieve tension and anxiety has been used in Italian folk medicine. (More modern research backs the traditional methods, check out the findings: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25784877 You can blend any of the oils discussed for a more potent sleep aid. Some popular mixtures include 1 to 1 ratios of: - lavender, ylang ylang, chamomile, and sandalwood - lavender, chamomile, and clary sage - lavender, frankincense, chamomile, bergamot, and cedarwood email me at susan@susanlopresti.com and ask me for the rest of the blends to help you get a good night's rest.
