Sleep With Intention Using Natural Solutions

 

Sleep is the most important contributing factor to our health and well-being.  So many people struggle with this!  Imagine a world where you can get a good night's sleep. Bliss and relaxation are right around the corner.   

 

Did you know that one-third of US adults report they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep? 

 

Fifty million to 70 million people in the US have ongoing sleep disorders. The lack of sleep is clinically linked to many chronic diseases and conditions: such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. 

 

Being tired due to the lack of sleep can result in lower mental acuity and a delayed reflex response that can lead to car accidents and mistakes at work or home.  Insufficient sleep has an estimated economic impact of more than $411 billion dollars in the US alone. 

 

The lack of sleep or poor quality of sleep results in unplanned absences from work that cost the US economy $44.6 billion each year.   Driving while tired is responsible for more than 6,000 fatal crashes every year in the US alone. 

 

Getting adequate sleep is essential to recover physically and mentally from the demands of life. Quality sleep is vital to how you feel every day. 

 

Getting a good night's sleep is not a luxury, it is a necessity!

 

How much sleep do we need?

During our lifespan, we require different amounts of sleep to enable our bodies to thrive. The National Institute of Health suggests:

• 0-12 months: 12-16 hours

• 1-3 years: 12-14 hours

• 3-10 years: 10-13 hours

• 11-17 years: 9-10 hours

• 18-50 years: 7-8 hours

• 50-80 years: 10-11 hours

• 80+: 12-14 hours

 

What are you sleeping on?

We spend at least a third of our day sleeping. Let's start with the foundation of what we are sleeping on.  Having a good quality mattress, pillow, bedding, and sleep environment is crucial to getting a good night's sleep.  Some questions you can ask yourself that will help you evaluate if you need a new mattress and pillow are:

 

• How old is my mattress and pillow? 
• Does my mattress/pillow smell?
• Is my mattress frayed?
• Is my mattress/pillow saggy or lumpy?
• How do I feel when I wake up? 

 

Why is Sleep Important?

Our bodies are similar to our electronic devices and need to recharge daily.  When we sleep our body repairs itself. Sleep helps us to decrease stress, aids in weight loss, improves memory, gives us energy, has positive effects on our emotional well-being, increases our immune system, and reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes. As we rest, the body is hard at work rebuilding and maintaining itself. 

 

How Can I Get a Good Night's Sleep?

Stick to a constant sleep schedule: Going to bed at the same time and waking up at the same time helps balance your body's circadian rhythm.

 

Go for a morning walk:  Getting outside in the sun helps with an energy boost and resets your circadian rhythm. If you can't get outside, open your blinds and let the sun in.

 

Limit electronic devices:  Artificial blue light in the evening can throw off your body's clock by confusing your brain into thinking it's daytime. Power down electronic devices at least two to three hours before bed.

 

Caffeine: Limit caffeine intake or eating chocolate after 2 pm.

 

Dark Room / Room Temperature: Darken your room or wear eye covers.  Keep your room cooler at a comfortable temperature to ensure a good night's sleep.

 

Diffuse doTERRA Essential Oils: One of my favorite combinations to add to my diffuser is 4 drops of Lavender, 2 drops of Hawaiian Sandalwood, and 2 drops of Clary Sage.  It sets the night for a peaceful sleep calming the mind and body.  Another great recipe to add to your diffuser: 4 drops of Frankincense, 3 drops of Bergamot, and 3 drops of Ylang Ylang.  Other essential oils that help with sleep are Lavender, doTERRA Serenity® Restful Blend, Vetiver, doTERRA Adaptivâ„¢, doTERRA Balance® Grounding Blend,  Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, and Copaiba.

 

Avoid Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids as they can leave you feeling groggy the next morning and are full of harmful ingredients. I highly recommend our doTERRA Serenity® Restful Complex Softgels and Serenity Essential oil.

 

doTERRA Serenity® Restful Complex is a unique combination of Lavender essential oil and natural plant extracts in a vegetarian softgel to help you get the refreshing sleep you need without leaving you feeling groggy and sleepy the next day.* doTERRA Serenity® Restful Complex combines the well-researched, relaxing benefits of Lavender essential oil and L-Theanine along with lemon balm, passionflower, and chamomile to gently promote relaxation and sleep.

Primary Benefits

• • Relieves occasional sleeplessness*
  • Promotes healthy relaxation and sleep*
  • Helps you get the refreshing sleep you need without leaving you feeling groggy or sleepy the next day*
  • Helps make a difference in the quality and the ease of going to sleep*
  • Encourages restful sleep*
  • Calms the nervous system*
  • Helps to reduce stress*

 

doTERRA Serenity® Essential Oil

The soothing, grounding aroma of doTERRA Serenity Restful Blend is a magical mix of CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade® Lavender, Cedarwood, Coriander, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Vetiver, and Sandalwood essential oils, with hints of Tonka Bean and Vanilla Absolute. Apply one to two drops to the hands and inhale throughout the day as you face life's daily stressors, diffuse at night as a part of an effective sleep practice, or leverage the Lavender in the blend to provide a calming aroma for a restless baby or child. You can also diffuse doTERRA Serenity Restful Blend while taking doTERRA Serenity Restful Complex Softgels to help you find sweet dreams in a good night's sleep.*

Primary Benefits:

• • Creates a restful environment at bedtime.
  • Provides a calming, soothing aroma.
  • Encourages a tranquil atmosphere.
  • Diffuse at night to help soothe a restless baby or child.
  • Apply to the bottoms of the feet at bedtime to help you unwind before going to sleep. Use in conjunction with doTERRA Serenity Restful Complex Softgels for an enhanced effect.
  • Inhale directly from the hands or diffuse throughout the day for a soothing aroma.
  • Add two to three drops to a warm bath with Epsom salts for a relaxing, renewing experience.
  • Apply two to three drops to the back of the neck or on the heart to contribute to a calm atmosphere.

 

Directions For Use

• • Aromatic use: Place three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
  • Topical use: Apply one to two drops to the desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.

 

I invite you to hop on over to my Insta and/or Facebook pages this month as I expand and share daily tips to help you achieve the perfect night's sleep! I will empower you to use doTERRA's game-changing products enabling you to find your sweet spot for a deep and restful night's sleep.  I'll share practices, protocols, and fun DIY blends to add to your daily routine that is targeted toward sleep and relaxation! 

 

 

Are You Ready for a Great Night's Sleep?

I've curated a special Sleep Well Kit that includes a free one-year membership for you to purchase other non-toxic products from doTERRA at 25% off retail prices.   Other membership perks include free shipping with orders over 100 PV, and if you sign up with products totaling 150 PV or more, doTERRA will send you a FREE Pebble Diffuse ($33 retail value) Simply click on the button below and edit your shopping cart of the items you would like to purchase.

 

Sleep Well Kit Contains:

• Aroma Essentials Collection. For those looking for simple ways to eliminate toxins in their home, aromatic products are easy starting points. But saying goodbye to synthetic fragrances from candles, air fresheners, and other artificial products doesn't mean you have to give up the wonderful aromas you love so much. That's why we created the Aroma Essentials Collection, which comes with the best essential oils to help you freshen your air and keep your family safe from harmful toxins.  

This collection includes doTERRA powerhouse products to help you freshen the air in your home, while also providing refreshing, invigorating, and lovely aromas. With the Aroma Essentials Collection, you can create a fresh, clean environment that smells incredible-straight from nature.

 

The Aroma Essentials Collection includes the Laluz® Diffuser and 5 mL bottles of each of the following products:

• Peppermint
• doTERRA Balance®
• doTERRA Breathe®
• Wild Orange
• doTERRA On Guard®
• Citrus Bloom®
• doTERRA Serenity®
• doTERRA Cheer®
• doTERRA Adaptiv®
• Northern Escape®

• Lavender Essential Oil
• doTERRA Serenity® Softgels
• 10 mL Roller Bottle 6 pack (To make DIY sleep recipes with the oils you purchased.)
• Fractionated Coconut Oil Travel Size (To make DIY sleep recipes with the oils you purchased.)

 

Click on the Shop doTERRA button below to get started!

 

 

Once your account is set up, you can share with friends and family using your referral link.  doTERRA's Refer a Friend program is the simplest way to stack doTERRA Dollars that you use to pay for anything on doTERRA.com.

 

For those of you who are interested in earning additional compensation and bonuses, reach out to me and I'll you how easy it is. You'll receive all the benefits I mentioned above, plus a personal doTERRA website!

 

Until the next time,

Be Well, Deanna

Peace. Love. Oils.