Need More Restful Sleep?

Japanese studies as well as a National Sleep Foundation study found that the scent of lavender increases sleep satisfaction by 49%, reduced stress by 50% and improved sleep quality by 30%. Just a few deep whiffs of its aroma may lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol for hours (cortisol can be a sleep disrupter). Use an essential oil of lavender or a natural lavender soap and sniff a few times before bed. Cherrie juice has also been shown to reduce insomnia. In fact, concentrated cherrie juice has 10 times the amount of melatonin (sleep hormone that helps regulate your body clock) than fresh or frozen cherries.