If you’re a regular I Dream of Sleep reader, you know how much I believe in the sleep promoting power of essential oils. Though I was a doubter in the beginning, they’ve become a regular go-to for me when I’m needing sleep support. If stress keeps you up just as much as your insomnia does,Read More
10 Best Honey Sleep Remedy Recipes that Work
Most of the time what’s healthy and good for you tastes absolutely awful. (Kale, anyone?) But there’s one effective natural sleep aid that tastes like it’s nectar from the gods…honey! Wait, can honey make you sleep better? You bet! I have such good results with raw honey I use it in nearly every one ofRead More
How Long Does it Take for Magnesium to Work for Sleep?
Years ago an article I read about the relationship between insomnia and magnesium deficiency blew me away. I had no clue that proper levels of magnesium in your body is a necessity for sleep. I immediately put down that magazine and drove straight to the store to pick up a bottle so I could takeRead More
How to Make an Essential Oil Sleep Inhaler in Less than 5 minutes
Essential oils can be so beneficial to your health, and especially for your sleep. I have to admit, though, I came late to the aromatherapy party. It never dawned on me that sniffing some oils could possibly help my insomnia. But once I found out how well they worked for me, though, I was allRead More
Why your Natural Sleep Remedy isn’t Working (and How you Can Fix it!)
You’re fed up with being wide awake night after night, so you search the internet high and low for a natural insomnia remedy that will help you get some zzz’s. You’ve scoured tons of sites and asked around in groups you’re a member of to find out what actually works. Then you find it. ThatRead More
The Healthy Natural Homemade Sleep Drink you Need to Help Insomnia
The other day when I was scrolling mindlessly through Facebook, I came across an interesting homemade sleep drink…turmeric golden milk! I’m kind of a natural sleep remedy collector, so I decided to whip me up a cozy cup and give it a try. I always like to research sleep drink recipes to see if they haveRead More
How to Use Lavender Oil to Get your Best Sleep Ever
So you’ve got insomnia and heard lavender essential oil might help, but you have no clue as to how to use lavender oil for sleep. Plus, you’re probably thinking, can lavender really work for insomnia? Back when I was looking for natural ways to beat my insomnia, essential oils weren’t even on my radar. Seriously, howRead More
AC Vinegar and Honey Sleep Remedy: Does it Work?
Vinegar and honey? I agree, it sounds kind of gross together. But maybe it’s because I’ve struggled with insomnia in the past, or maybe it’s because my dad was a health nut and I grew up using home remedies. But when I saw a recipe for a vinegar and honey sleep remedy, I wasn’t immediatelyRead More
How I Used a Dodow to Relax my Mind and Sleep Effortlessly
Wanna know what I hate? Laying in bed, exhausted, while my brain holds me hostage by running through important scenarios. You know, like the pros and cons of organizing my kitchen pantry alphabetically, by expiration date, or by food group. It’s so aggravating when you WANT to sleep, but your mind takes over and justRead More
7 Ingenious Hacks to Sleeping Better Away from Home
I’ve learned there is one cold hard truth when it comes to sleeping better away from home. Wherever you’re sleeping has to be cozy. Homey, ya know? If you’re not comfortable, you’re going to be miserable. It doesn’t matter if I’m staying in a cheapo motel like I did when I was younger, or ifRead More
Sweet and Dreamy Warm Almond Milk Sleep Recipe
Years back I would drink warm milk in the evenings to help me feel drowsy. It was a yummy ritual…until I found out milk didn’t like me. I was lactose intolerant. Even though one comes from a nut and the other a cow, almond milk and regular milk are pretty similar because they both containRead More
Make Relaxing Diffuser Blends for Sleep with Just 3 Oils
These are My Favorite Diffuser Blends for Sleep, Ya’ll! I’ve been studying and using essential oils for a little over a year now, and a diffuser is still my favorite way to use my oils, especially when I’m using them to promote my sleep and relaxation. I’m super bummed thought because I haven’t been ableRead More
6 Creative Ways to Use Lavender to Sleep Better
Make your Own Lavender Sleep AidsSaveSaveDo you like to use lavender to sleep better at night? It’s no wonder lavender’s one of the most popular natural sleep remedy, it’s been scientifically proven in medical studies to improve the quality of sleep in 60% of cases. I didn’t need medical research to tell me how great lavenderRead More
You’ll Love this Double Lavender Sleep Spray Recipe for Insomnia
I wanted a DIY Essential Oil Spray without AlcoholSaveSo I’ve been on a bit of a lavender kick lately. But there’s so many ways I can use lavender to help me sleep. No joke, I use a lavender balm or lotion, diffuse lavender, and sleep with a lavender eye pillow almost on a nightly basis. The one thingRead More
Make your Own Homemade Sleep Lotion (even if you’re not crafty!)
Sleep Aromatherapy Lotion: It’s a Good Thing!SaveSaveSaveDo you have trouble winding down at night? You don’t have to stare at that ceiling until 2 a.m. You can use aromatherapy recipes to help insomnia, like this homemade sleep lotion recipe, to help calm your mind and body. Some nights I use sleep balm to help me sleep,Read More
5 Reasons Why you Should be Drinking Honey and Rooibos Tea for Sleep
Rooibos: The Unknown Natural Sleep TeaSaveSaveI think there’s nothing more comforting than drinking a cup of tea before bed. I used to turn to chamomile and valerian to help me relax and get sleepy, but I have recently started using rooibos tea for sleep and it’s quickly become my favorite. Seriously, I may never go backRead More
The Best Essential Oil Sleep Recipes (and how to use them)
Essential Oils: Probably the Most Natural Sleep Aid on the Planet! SaveSaveSaveI’ve had trouble sleeping off and on for like, ten years or so. I’ve gotten desperate at times, even trying some really wacky ways to get to sleep, like sniff a jar of chopped onions before bed. (no joke!) Essential oils can be very effective whenRead More
How to Use Aromatherapy Oils for Sleep
Essential Oils Help Sleep and Relaxation I’ve only been using aromatherapy oils for sleep for about a year, and I am amazed at how well they’ve worked to help my insomnia. But I admit I knew absolutely nothing about essential oils in the beginning. I was just desperate to get some sleep and decided to tryRead More
6 Must-Have Insomnia Smoothie Recipes Worth Trying Tonight
What, Smoothies Help Sleep?? I love hot and cozy drinks for sleep in the winter, but when the nights start to turn warm I like to pull out my insomnia smoothie recipes. You might be thinking how the heck can smoothies help you sleep? I mean, smoothies are cool and refreshing and…dessert!? I used toRead More
Insomnia? Try this Cinnamon and Honey Sleep Drink!
I Used Cinnamon as a Sleep Aid…and it’s Good! I’m always on the lookout for new drinks to help my insomnia, and when I saw this warm milk, cinnamon and honey sleep drink I knew I had to try it. I had a mug about an hour before bed, but it wasn’t very long beforeRead More