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Snoring: get a restful night’s sleep with essential oils

March 27th, 2009    Subscribe To Our Feed

People who snore are often the brunt of jokes by many a comedian or poked fun of in cartoons. However, snoring can be a serious condition experienced by many individuals and can negatively affect other members of the household.

In days gone by the only remedy for those individuals who snored was to push the snorer on their side. However, recently, a newly developed aromatherapy technique that utilizes an essential oil can aid those who are affected by snoring.

If considering the use of this aromatherapy method to aid in minimizing snoring it is important to understand what ingredients comprise this essential oil for snoring, how the essential oil for snoring performs and the benefits that can be derived from using this method of aromatherapy.

Ingredients

When analyzing an essential oil for snoring it is important to note that there are a number of ingredients that are utilized. This combination of ingredients is important as each one produces a different affect in minimizing the snoring that is occurring. For example one of the essential oils for snoring combines cinnamon, clove, French lavender and eucalyptus together.

Other ingredients found in this essential oil for snoring includes the use of various oils those oils include safflower, vitamin E, grape seed, apricot kernel and evening primrose.

The Effects On The Body

The effect of this essential oil for snoring upon the body is a twofold process. First of all, the herbs that are part of this Aromatherapy treatment for snoring help to relax the muscles of the throat. In addition, a side effect of these herbs, is the provision of a pleasant taste.

The oil ingredients that are found in this essential oil for snoring helps to alleviate dryness by coating the back of the throat and the mouth. This dryness is caused as the individual passes air through their mouth rather than their nostrils. This lubricated effect from the oil reduces the dryness and raspy nature of the throat due to the loss of moisture.

Benefits

The major benefit of utilizing essential oil for snoring is the substantial reduction of snoring by the individual. This benefit is realized as the essential oil reduces the tension and stiffness of the throat muscles. In addition, there is a thinning of mucous and a corresponding lubrication of the tissues found within the mouth and throat.

An obvious benefit is a better night’s sleep for all of members of the family. This increase in the quality of sleep realized is also gained by the individual who suffers from snoring. Another side effect is a reduction in halitosis.

Lavender Aromatherapy using lavender essential oil

August 4th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Although many of the essential oils used in aromatherapy are not widely known, everyone knows lavender. It’s a familiar scent which has been called a “medicine chest in a bottle”, since it’s useful for cleaning wounds, dabbing onto burns, easing itches, and easing migraines and muscular pain.

Lavender is the safest, oldest, most well known healing plant. Throughout history it has been used as a medicine, cosmetic, herb and an aromatherapy oil.

Lavender is actually a memory of the mint family. It has been cultivated throughout the world for thousands of years. Lavender is very appealing to the senses, which is why it has been used in perfumes, balms, cosmetics and topical applications. Plus it also has anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties that are quite useful. Regardless of what type of lavender you use, it is also nice to know that it blends well with other essential and carrier oils.

What Lavender Aromatherapy Is Used For

Lavender aromatherapy is said to remove indecisiveness, the pain of emotional conflict and to also bring about a sense of rationality. Numerous studies have also shown that lavender aromatherapy also has a positive impact on the nervous system so it is good for treating excitability, panic, nervous tension, agitation and for promoting peaceful sleep.

Using Lavender Aromatherapy

The flower-petals from lavender yield nectar that is used in flavoring such things as honey, sugar and herbs. It can also be blended with black tea to create lavender tea. However, the most popular use is in lavender aromatherapy.

Lavender has both antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Lavender aromatherapy can also be used to soothe head-aches, ward off insects and calm itchy incest bites. It has also been known to help people who have problems sleeping, relaxing or are generally restless and thus need something to help them calm down.

So, as you can see, lavender aromatherapy is able to balance, regulate and soothe both the body and the mind. Therefore a lot of people like to add it to their bathwater or sprinkle it on their pillows before going to sleep at night since it will help them to have a peaceful, relaxed night of sleep. Lavender itself is an analgesic, anti-microbial, antidepressant, antiseptic, anti toxic, etc. For this reason it can be used to treat hypertension, water-retention, convulsions and other spasmodic ailments.

If you surround yourself with lavender aromatherapy then it can bring about an unexpected sense of harmony in your life. There are many ways in which this can be done. You can use incense or candles placed around your home. There are also lavender sachets that you can purchase to place in your closets and drawers. Plus, as aforementioned you can put drops of lavender on your pillows before going to sleep. Of course, you can also place drops of lavender aromatherapy essential oil on light rings, aroma lamps, diffusers and potpourri.

Wake up with essential oils - get energized

October 6th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Feeling tired in the middle of the day? You could be sleep deprived, so aim to get more sleep. In the meantime, essential oils can help to wake you up and give you a quick boost of energy without the letdown you get after drinking coffee.

From “Never feel tired AGAIN!”:

It’s well known that aromatherapy oils can quickly boost your energy levels - but what’s the scent that sends energy soaring? “One drop of peppermint oil and two of lime,” says Sandra Cox, aromatherapy expert at Boots. She recommends adding this to a tissue and inhaling it whenever you need to wake up.

Other oil synergies which can wake you up include:

* 2 drops of lavender and one drop of basil on a paper tissue or handkerchief;

* 2 drops of geranium and two of basil in an oil burner;

* 2 drops of pine and one of rosemary on a paper tissue - tuck it into your pocket, or leave it on your desk.

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