Sleep Better!!!! Who doesn’t want that!
We all want to sleep better- it is crucial for good health. I once read that not sleeping well was like eating fast food every day! Your body can handle a few rough nights here and there but in the long run it wears your body down way doooown. Maybe you are a student, have a demanding career or you are meeting the needs of parenting…. you still need to sleep!
For menu planning you plan: list, shop, prep, & cook. For sleep you should plan, shop, prep and relax. Shop for sleep? Yes! Organic pillow & linens, non toxic spa products, essential oils and a diffuser.
*Health-care professionals can discuss nutrient deficiencies, stress influences or other causes of non restful sleep and provide a sleep protocol.
I personally noticed a HUGE change in my sleep- or lack of sleep- when I removed dairy from my diet. I noticed more improvement when I removed grains one by one. The biggest trigger grain was WHEAT!
2 Week Challenge
Week 1: Remove all Dairy
Week 2: Remove all Grains
Then evaluate your sleeping patterns.
A few things additional that help me relax are:
- Chamomile Tea
- Bone Broth
- Reading
- Warm Baths
- Epsom Salt Baths infused with Lavender Essential Oil
Diffuser with Oil Blends
Cedarwood, Lavender & Orange Essential Oils diffused on bedside table. I use Young Living Oils because they oversee their farms and use clean organic techniques like hand weeding!
Other relaxing oils are: Peace & Calming, Stress Away, Vetiver
*you can also dilute these supportive oils in a clean carrier oil like Jojoba, Almond, Olive or Coconut and rub on back, neck or feet
There are also great uses for these oils individually!
- Orange: Use orange in cooking- sauces, smoothies and baking. Orange is also great in water (be sure to use a glass or stainless cup).
- Lavender: To relax, for spa products and to alleviate bruising.
- Cedarwood: Use in a roller ball right before a test or a conference to help relax and focus.
Essential Oils, healthy diet, fitness and faith all work together to improve overall well-being.
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