Rest Easy

For one who is into the "natural way", I use essential oils for something everyday. I find they really help with most ailments. If you do suffer from insomnia, try the advice from this Yoga Journal article.

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(From yogajournal.com daily insight)

Americans annually spend more than $3.5 billion on prescription sleep medications. Though pills may be tempting if you're one of the 56 percent of insomnia sufferers, Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and the author of Beauty Sleep, says there are plenty of natural methods to try first:

Essential oils of lavender, chamomile, ylang-ylang, and vanilla help the brain regulate the stress hormone cortisol. In a spray bottle, mix a few drops of essential oil with filtered water. Spray on your pillowcase.

Spend 10 minutes before bedtime massaging pressure points on the inside and outside of your heels. They can "take your consciousness into your body to relax," says yoga therapist Jnani Chapman.

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Rest Easy

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/2559
Good Scents

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/1100

Powerful Peppermint

I recently became a distributor of Young Living Essential Oils. Their peppermint rocks the house! I can't begin to tell you how much it works. It not only helps as a digestive aid, it increases more alertness and energy. I love taking it after lunch when that early to late afternoon crash comes on. All I do is rub a little on my temples and under my nose and WHA-LAH! I feel like I can "hang-in-there" more at work. I also put 1 drop in my tea (and believe me, all you need is 1!) to soothe my tummy.

If you're interested in Essential Oils (especially therapeutic grade), let me know!