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
How to Keep a Sleep Journal to Quiet your Mind for Sleep
Mind Racing? Write your Insomnia Away It’s 1 a.m. and your brain is on autopilot organizing your pantry in order of food group. You’d love to be sleeping but instead you’re going all Martha Stewart with your beanie weenies. It’s times like these that knowing how to keep a sleep journal come in handy. Writing inRead 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
How to Make Sleep Balm in Less than 15 Minutes
Rub Insomnia Away with Homemade Sleep Balm Insomnia got you up at night? Don’t take sleeping pills! It’s easy to learn how to make sleep balm and customize it to what’s keeping you from falling asleep. As an insomniac, I’m always on the lookout for natural sleep aids. I like sleep balms because they’re aRead More
Unusual but Incredibly Effective Milk and Nutmeg Sleep Elixir
The Sleep Remedy that’s Hiding in your Kitchen I was skeptical when I first heard about the power of this milk and nutmeg sleep recipe. How can warm milk and some spice lurking in the back of my cabinet help my insomnia? This recipe is actually a trifecta of sleep inducing goodies. Some more powerful thanRead More