Can Relaxing Aromas Help You Sleep Better?
Scent has the power to make us feel all kinds of emotions. It can make us feel happy, comforted, refreshed, energized, relaxed….and sleepy. Many scents can actually help to put our mind and body in a more relaxed state, setting the stage for a great night’s sleep!
Scents for Sleep
Aromatherapy is perfect for people who struggle to get their mind and body to settle down enough for restful sleep. Your olfactory system (or sense of smell) is directly connected to your emotional center, meaning that a scent has the power to change how you’re feeling both mentally and physically. This is large because different hormones are triggered when you experience a scent. Melatonin is the hormone that tells our body that it’s time for bed, and this is the hormone released when you experience a scent you find relaxing.
There are a variety of scents that have soothing qualities, so you will have plenty to choose from! Floral scents are great for sleep because they contain mostly soft notes that are subtle and calming. Do you have a racing mind? Lavender is a scent that has been used to calm anxiety for centuries. It has the power to slow the nervous system, which relaxes the body and mind to improve the quality of your sleep. This is the top scent chosen for relaxation and sleep. Jasmine is a second, more potent, floral scent that typically decreases movement throughout the night and allows you to experience deep, lasting sleep. It acts as an expectorant, sedative, and reducer of involuntary muscle movements, which can effectively work towards treating insomnia. The deep, restful sleep you receive will likely lead you to experience a more peaceful waking in the morning as well.
the home dining table is the corners that can be smoothed out: just put a large round vase or lamp nearby. Vanilla is another top choice for relaxation and sleep. It is a common and familiar scent that reminds us of something we have smelled a thousand times before. The familiarity, along with its ability to relieve anxiety, stress, and restlessness, and hypersensitivity to allergens, gives vanilla the power to help you fall asleep, and improve the overall quality of your sleep. It reduces your heart rate and can even reduce your blood pressure!
On the other side of the scent spectrum is cedarwood, an earthy and soothing aroma. The rich, woodsy scent helps the body release more melatonin, which tells your body it is time for sleep. It also helps stimulate the limbic system which relaxes our minds and helps us to overcome stress. It has a sedative effect that will help you to both falls asleep and stay asleep. The scent you choose is a personal choice. You can choose any scent that makes you feel comforted and relaxed, but certain scents that are scientifically proven to have a calming effect are especially effective. There are multiple ways to incorporate scent into your bedroom to improve and enhance sleep. You can add essential oils to water in a spray bottle and gently mist your pillow, dab essential oil onto your wrists, burn a candle before bed, or use an essential oil diffuser or fragrance lamp.
Lampe Berger fragrance lamps
Fragrance lamps that diffuse essential oils are a very effective method for calming your body and mind for better sleep. The Lampe Berger fragrance lamps are beautifully made in France and include essential oils in their alcohol-based fuel. There are fragrances centered around all of the calming aromas listed above, along with many others. There are over 50 Lampe Berger fragrances to choose from. Lavender Fields, Virginia Cedarwood, Precious Jasmine, and Vanilla Gourmet are just some of the calming scents included in the Lampe Berger scent collection.
They are excellent for use in any room but can be especially useful in your bedroom. Letting this lamp burn for only 20 minutes can eliminate any unpleasant odors in the room, and replace them with soft, subtle scents that will lull you to sleep. Instead of your husband’s dirty socks, all you smell is the sweet, flowery scent of jasmine as you fall asleep. Lampe Berger lamps allow you to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy and come in a variety of different sizes, colors, and styles to fit any décor! If you have any questions or would like to purchase Lampe Berger lamps and fragrances, you can call us at 920-406-1800, or visit our store at 1693 Main St Green Bay!