Straying from the topic of the holidays and Christmas for a change, let us address a pretty common modern day health disorder – sleep deprivation. The lack of sleep has medically been proven to be cause or should I say be the path maker for many forms of deadly and ghastly diseases/illnesses to attack our body. In simplicity, that happens because sleep is vital to the body’s ability to rejuvenate itself. The lack of it causes the body’s immunity to drop and hence give way to attacks.
There are many reasons that lead to having sleeping disorders but the most common is stress/emotional burdens. Now depending on the severity of the disorder and the root of the problem, you may be prescribed medication to help. But if the cause isn’t all too serious then perhaps turning to medication for help can wait. Instead why not try a natural solution? Mother Nature has made many flowers and herbs grow in her garden, some of which have the ability to make you sleep like a baby- Chamomile and Valerian root are the more famous ones.
Now you can have them as tea, or inhaled through a sachet or even applied as a balm, but regardless of which method you choose to apply the healing properties of the herbs, they work the same. They relax your mind and body, calming it out of worries and thus allowing the conscious mind to shut off for that well deserved/much needed break.
These herbs can be easily self-prepared but chances are if you’ve got so many worries on your mind you are likely quite dysfunctional and not in the condition to put together that herb packet. But not to worry because pretty much everything is commercialised and you can buy the off the rack:
Herbal Tea
Starry Night Sleep Tisane – Organic
A fusion of organic valerian root, hops flowers, chamomile flowers, skullcap herb and wild crafted Passionflower herb is certain of knocking you out.
Herbal Sleep Sachet
Bee Serene Sleep Sachet
Using the healing sleep inducing properties of lavender , this will release fresh fragrant lavender scent to help you relax and get a good night’s rest. To top it off it has anti-bacterial properties!
Sleep Balm
Badger’s Sleep Balm.
Firstly if the packaging doesn’t win you over, I’m sure the wonder sleep giving properties will. Precious oils of Rosemary (traditional herb for clear thinking, confidence, and memory), Bergamot (mentally uplifting), Ginger (strengthening and confidence-inducing), Balsam Fir (refreshing) and, like Lavender ( traditional sleep herb) work together to not make you sleepy but instead calm your restless mind into natural sleep.
