Aromatherapy, or essential oils therapy, utilizes natural plant extracts for a variety of purposes. This practice has been used for centuries and involves exposure to beneficial plant compounds through inhalation. The primary mechanism for intake is through the olfactory system. When you smell an aroma, there are certain receptors in the nose and nasal cavity that are stimulated. That signal is then sent to the brain which can trigger an emotional or physiological response in the body. Certain aromas can induce a calming effect on the body. In other words, some essential oils can be used to ease the body into sleep. Also Read: 7 Tips for Falling Asleep…
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7 Tips for Falling Asleep Faster
In this blog, I am going to be talking about some very easy tips for falling asleep faster. Let’s get started right away. When we are asleep our body temperature drops and many biological systems slow down. Even though we are in a more relaxed state our body is still working hard to carry out a whole array of extremely important functions that benefit us while we are awake. These functions include repair, detoxification, healing, storage of energy, and fighting off infection. During sleep, important hormones such as growth hormones are released. Growth hormone is important for cell growth and repair and for muscle development. When we get good sleep,…