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Massage
Essential oils have long been used to help enhance the art
of massage. Using essential oils with calming, relaxing,
and soothing properties during massage is a simple way to
promote a good night of sleep. You can place a few drops
of an essential oil in your hand, rub between the palms, and
massage into the temples or neck. Massaging these areas
with essential oils is an effective way to relax the mind and
body, and can help calm you down before bedtime.
You can also use calming essential oils to massage the
shoulders, arms, back, legs, or feet to help relax certain areas
of the body, or even the body as a whole. Diluting essential oils with a carrier oil will help the oils to absorb
into the skin, so that you can still enjoy the aroma of the oils as you sleep. Before applying any essential oils
topically during a massage, please read all instructions to ensure that the oil is approved for topical use.
Cup of Tea
A common method for soothing the body before sleep is to
drink a warm cup of tea. You can always add a drop or two of an
essential oil to your nighttime tea to help soothe and relax the
body for bed.* Make sure the tea you choose is not caffeinated,
as stimulants tend to keep the body and mind awake. The
addition of Bergamot oil can turn regular tea into Earl Grey, while
oils with unique flavors, like Dill oil, make a wonderful addition to
herbal tea. Many people drink chamomile tea before bed, so it is
no surprise that adding a few drops of Roman Chamomile oil to
tea can help soothe the body and mind.*
Before adding an essential oil to your tea, make sure that the oil
has been approved for internal use and is safe to add to food
and drink.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure, or prevent any disease.
It will take a little experimentation, but once you’ve discovered your favorite calming essential oils, you can
develop a personalized bedtime routine that leads to quality, consiste