5 essential oils with serious sleep-boosting powers
Regardless of how busy you are and how many women's circles you squeeze in to your already jam-packed schedule, getting sufficient sleep is essential. And in terms of maximizing shut-eye time, there are a lot of choices out there: everything from infrared pajamas to bio-frequency stickers that supposedly support your body clock, and even workouts catered to helping you catch sleep.
If you’d prefer something a little more low-key, however, you could
always turn to essential oils—the ever-so-strong plant and botanical
extracts known for their health-boosting benefits (from reducing anxiety to improving your mood).
Just as these elixirs can lift you up, they’re also capable of helping
you get a good night’s rest. And, never a bad thing: You and your bed
will smell amazing.
“Essential oils are great because your body doesn’t grow dependent on
them,” says an expert. “As a society,
people are too used to the one-pill-and-go approach. This natural
alternative has zero side effects, even when used regularly.”
While energizing oils include powerful scents like grapefruit and
peppermint, the blends that are perfect for bedtime are all about
reducing stress and relaxing the body—in other words, they take a more
holistic approach to calming you down for sleep.
Since you aren’t ingesting them like you would with, for example,
melatonin,an expert notes that it’s all about applying essential
oils the just the right spots. “Either rub them on the bottom of your feet or your pulse points with a carrier blend, or drop into your diffuser,” she says. Voila—your room will transform into a dreamy, serenity-now sanctuary.
Keep reading for the 5 essential oils to turn to for some solid shut-eye.
1. LavenderChances are that when you think of natural extracts that help you
sleep, the pretty purple flower is the first that comes to mind. It
definitely has a reputation for being an all-natural option when you’re
powering down at the end of the day, but science backs it up:
Researchers have found that lavender calms the nervous system, resulting in a peaceful hitting of the hay. “Lavender’s incredible,” says an expert. “It’s important for sleep regularity.”
2. Roman chamonile
When it comes to fighting anxiety,
chamomile—that soothing white flower—reigns supreme. “This herb
counteracts that anxious feeling that happens when you’re not sleeping,”
she explains . “The Roman chamomile is anti-inflammatory and very healing.”
3.Orange
Though citrus scents are typically energizing, orange actually
calms—in fact, its cheery scent is known as an anti-depressant,
according to her. “That depressive
feeling of despair you get when you can’t fall asleep is tremendously
helped by orange essential oil,” she says. “It gives an anti-anxiety
effect.”
4. Valerian rootEver wonder where Valium gets its name? Yep, that would be the
perennial flowering plant valerian root. “It’s been used for centuries
to combat insomnia,” she notes. “Valerian root’s not for
relaxing—it’s for literally going to sleep, and it’s one of the oldest
and most-studied herbs for this purpose.”
5.Vetiver
The exotic, earthy grass carries serious benefits when it comes to
prepping for bed. “Vetiver’s a very grounding essential oil that has an
antispasmodic effect,” she says . “When you’re having trouble
sleeping, your nerves are not totally relaxed—which is why an oil like
this is key.” Next step: Sliding into dream land.
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When
most of us have head or back pain, instead of bothering our doctor we
simply reach for an Ibuprofen (otherwise known as Advil) bought over the
counter. After all, these pills are advertised for just such minor
emergencies, so what could be wrong with them? According to the latest FDA health warning backed up by the 2013 study in the Lancet,
Ibuprofen is a risky drug that increases the likelihood of strokes and
heart attacks. The danger is particularly pronounced in those over 40.
This
article will update you on this important health warning, while
providing you with some alternatives to over-the -counter-medicine that
will not harm your health.
Note: The
main contention of this article is that Ibuprofen should be avoided.
This warning is no substitute for a doctor’s advice. Always consult your
doctor for specific advice relating to your health.
FDA's Health Warning
A recent review of Ibuprofen conducted by the FDA prompted a strengthening of the warning they already had in place. They warn that the drug:
• Raises the risk of heart attacks and stroke
– even after short term use.
• The risk increases with prolonged use.
• Those with a pre-existing heart condition are more at risk, but no one is safe.
• The risk is increased in those over 40, with the chances of developing heart issues very high indeed.
When combined with aspirin there are several other health risks that are threatened: Anemia
DNA Damage Dementia Hearing loss
Hypertension
Influenza Mortality Miscarriage
Arthritis
Bone loss
Popularity of Over the Counter Medication
It’s almost natural to think that
when we purchase drugs like Ibuprofen across the counter, the health
risks must be low. Unfortunately, this is not the case, with a in
Lancet Medical Journal pointing out that NSAID drugs increase the risks of heart attack, stroke or, fatal cardiovascular disease by up to one third.
Eliminate Inflammation-Risk FoodsIt may be considered fairly
reasonable to take a low dosage of Ibuprofen, when suffering from
chronic pain that is too much to bare. Yet, Ibuprofen should not become a
regular crutch. Instead we need to tackle the root of our problem. One
of the best things you can do is reduce the risk of inflammation by
cutting out or reducing the following unhealthy foods from your diet.
Sugar: Because sugar depletes your body of nutrients and suffocates cells, it causes inflammation more than any other single food. Artificial sweetners are considered even more dangerous. Try to avoid both of these foods as much as you can.
Table Salt: Our
bodies do need a certain amount of salt, but table salt, processed to
remove all beneficial minerals causes all kinds of medical problems.
Switching to natural salts such as Himalayan or Celtic Sea Salt will better provide your body with the beneficial salt it needs.
Meat & Dairy:
Did you know that commercially reared animals produce meat and dairy
particularly prone to causing inflammation? These kinds of products are
full of harmful hormones, diseases and antibiotics.
Artificial Additives:
Our livers cannot adequately filter all the toxins that processed food
are full of. Much of this food contains artificial additives of various
kinds, like: flavorings, preservatives, emulsifiers, enhancers and
food colourings.
Gluten-Rich Grains: Some
people are not aware that they are sensitive to the gluten found in
many grains. To avoid this problem, try to consume more gluten-free
alternatives such as: sorghum, amaranth, buckwheat, millet and quinoa.
High Fat Food: Foods that are full of bad fats can cause inflammation too. So try to cut out greasy fry ups and the like. Most Medicines:
Medicines are designed not to reduce the cause of pain, but the
sensation of pain. They are made with synthetic chemicals that are alien
to the body and cannot be well-filtered by the liver. This can lead to
subsequent side-effects.
5 Natural Ibuprofen Alternatives There are a whole host of
natural herbs and foods we can use that are both anti-inflammatory and
pain relievers. Have a look at this handy list of 5 alternatives you can
rustle up for yourself without any bother. Turmeric: Whether it’s taken fresh or as a powdered extract, turmeric’s healing properties are well known. Ginger: This
tasty root is related to turmeric and shares its anti-inflammatory and
pain relieving properties. Ginger is also known to ease digestion
issues, as well as many other health problems. Omega 3 Fatty acids:To get the best anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties you will need a high dose of omega-3 (1200 - 2400 mg).Beetroot: The
health effects from drinking beetroot juice can be felt almost straight
away. A small glass of this two or three times a day is just what the
doctor ordered. Herbs: You probably have some idea about the almost-magical healing properties of some herbs.
this is only for your
information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines,
exercises and so on.
