Sleep Better With Essential Oil

By Rebecca Park Totilo

You've slipped into your fuzzy pajamas and climbed into a bed with fresh, crisp sheets. Your head now rests on a so? pillow and you begin to feel your breathing slow down, and your eyes grow heavy In a few short moments, you drift off into a peaceful sleep. The worries of the day vanish, and your mind and body are at rest for the entire night.

This is not just a dream. You can get quality, sound sleep with the potent power of essential oils by your side. In this book, author Rebecca Park Toti/a teaches you the important aspects of sleeplessness and how to use essential oils to get the needed rest you deserve.

Discover how to go to sleep and stay asleep at night using essential oils. Numerous recipes and tips are included in this how-to guide!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rebecca Park Totilo
• Release date: Oct 31, 2022
• ISBN: 9781734325867

Rebecca Park Totilo

Rebecca Park Totilo is an award-winning published author of over 55 books, including “Therapeutic Blending With Essential Oil," “Organic Beauty With Essential Oil," and "Heal With Essential Oil." Her credits include working as a contributor writer on two best-selling series ("Quiet Moments with God" and “Stories for the Teen’s Heart”) which sold over one million and five million copies respectively. She is also a freelance writer for several national magazines including Christian Parenting Today, Discipleship Journal, and Woman’s World. Rebecca's photography work has appeared in numerous national magazines such as Woman’s World, Sports Spectrum, Evangel, and Sharing the Victory. Truly, it's her grit and determination that makes her inspirational writings draw such a mass-market appeal.Rebecca is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist instructor and offers online courses on essential oils at https://aromahut.com.Rebecca has been a homeschool mom for 30 years. In addition to all this, she is the president and publisher of Rebecca at the Well Foundation, a Judeo-Christian international organization that publishes literary works that prepare the Bride for the Messiah’s return and teach believers on an international basis about the Hebrew roots of the faith. Her understanding of the Scriptures richly woven with the tapestry of the ancient Hebrew customs makes her inspirational writings truly memorable.

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COPYRIGHT

Sleep Better With Essential Oil

Copyright © 2022 by Rebecca Park Totilo

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the author’s written permission.

Printed in the United States of America.

Published by Rebecca at the Well Foundation.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise—without written permission of the copyright holder, except as provided by USA copyright law.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this book is intended for educational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for medical care or prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. Please see a qualified healthcare provider for medical treatment. The author and publisher assume no responsibility or liability for any person or group for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from using or misusing any information in this book. No express or implied guarantee is given regarding the effects of using any of the products described herein.

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-7343258-5-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-7343258-6-7

A Word from Rebecca

You’ve changed into your fuzzy pajamas and climbed into a bed with fresh, crisp sheets. You lay your head on a soft pillow and begin to feel your breathing slow down, and your eyes grow heavy. In a few short moments, you drift off into a peaceful sleep. The worries of the day vanish, and your mind and body are at rest for the entire night.

This sounds more like a dream for most people. It can be hard to get optimal sleep in this modern age. Some people have trouble sleeping through the night because of things like a crying baby or a toddler who won’t go to bed. For others, a busy work schedule and constant notifications on their phone can be distractions. Even something as small and seemingly insignificant as drinking caffeine during the day or having a lumpy mattress can prevent restful sleep at night. What are we to do when distractions and outside forces steal our sleep?

Fortunately, there is hope for those struggling to get quality, consistent sleep. People worldwide have discovered the potent nature of essential oils to create a restful environment in their homes every night. The aroma of these oils can be combined with other healthy practices before bedtime for an even better experience.

This book will touch on some important aspects of sleeplessness and essential oils. Hopefully, it will answer questions you have on how to use essential oils at bedtime and create a more restful environment for getting the best sleep possible.

Sweet Dreams,

Table of Contents

A Word from Rebecca

Rise and Shine

What Is Insomnia?

Common Symptoms of Insomnia

Tick Tock

Sleep Cycles

Sleep and the Body

What Does the Brain Do While We Sleep?

What Happens When You Don’t Sleep Enough?

What Is An Essential Oil?

Essential Oils Good for Sleep

Calming

Soothing

Grounding

Harmonizing

Warming

Which Oils Help Support Good Sleeping Habits?

Essential Oil Benefits

Essential Oil Profiles

Bergamot

Cedarwood

Roman Chamomile

German Chamomile

Clary Sage

Coriander

Cypress

Dill

Frankincense

Jasmine

Lavender

Lavandin

Lemon

Lemongrass

Lemon Myrtle

Linaloe Berry

Mandarin

Marjoram Sweet

May Chang

Melissa

Neroli

Opoponax

Patchouli

Petitgrain

Rosalina

Rose Geranium

Rose

Rosewood

Sandalwood

Spikenard

Valerian

Vetiver

Violet Leaf

Ylang Ylang

How To Use Essential Oils for Sleep

Essential Oil Usage Factors

Methods of Use

Aromatic Use

Ways To Use

Diffuser Blends

Diffuser Blend Recipes

Personal Inhalers

Inhaler Blend Recipes

Room Spray

Room Spray Blends

Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep

Essential Oil Safety

Topical USE

Ways to Use Essential Oils Topically

Massage Oil

Oral USE

Ingestion Method

Carrier Oils

Shelf Life of Carrier Oils

Dilution Rate for Your Blends

Simple Everyday Dilution Chart

Equipment Used for Creating Blends for Sleep

Creating Blends for Sleep

Making Your First Sleep Blend

Recipes

DIY Sleep Massage Oil

Dream Drops Roll-On Blend

Knock Out Roll-On Blend

Sleepy Time Bath Blend

Deep Sleep Bath Blend

Sleep Time Bath Oil Blend

Snore No More Massage Blend

Sweet Dreams Room Spray

Spa Dreams Room Spray

Bedtime Room Spray

Sleep In Room Spray

Bedroom Spritzer

Romantic Linen Spray

Muscle Relaxer Massage Oil

Restless Leg Muscle Blend

Peace Be Still Roller Blend

Stress Headache Roller Blend

Momma’s Little Helper Massage Oil

Elephant Dreams Blend

Super Snooze Bath Oil Blend

Sweet Slumber Bath Oil Blend

Basic Bath Salts Blend Recipe

Basic Bath Oil Blend Recipe

Basic Nasal Inhaler Blend Recipe

Basic Foot Oil Blend Recipe

Basic Capsule Blend Recipe

Basic Roll-On Oil Blend Recipe

Basic Body Lotion Blend Recipe

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How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Do you feel well-rested? Or do you feel like you were tossing and turning all night? Do you feel invigorated, ready to start your day, or weighed down by poor sleep?

Sleep is one of the most important parts of a healthy life, whether you’re an early bird or a night owl. Despite its importance, sleep is one of the most undervalued aspects of modern schedules. We often sacrifice sleep for other things like work, family responsibilities, and even technological distractions.

Indeed, exercise, healthy eating, and finding constructive ways to cope with emotions and stress are all important during the day. However, allowing your mind and body to rest and recover at night is vital. Some may believe the only outcome of poor sleep is feeling tired or sluggish the next day. Yet, sleep deprivation has been linked to various health issues.

Sleeping is more than just getting our beauty rest. When we sleep, our brains and bodies go through significant processes essential for growth, learning and memory, and recovery of bodily systems. Some may think it’s a luxury to get quality sleep, but sleep should be viewed not as a luxury but as a necessity—as crucial for survival as food and water.

As we sleep, our brains process the day’s information, stimuli, and memories. The brain sorts through important details and memories, clearing out waste and excess information to refresh the mind and start fresh in the morning. These processes can be thought of as small but necessary housekeeping items that the brain must complete to keep the rest of the house (the brain) functioning properly. If we miss out on sleep, we aren’t giving the brain ample time to refresh or clear away waste, which can ultimately make it more difficult to function properly the next day.

Giving your body a break by getting a good night’s sleep will help major systems function as they should. Relaxed, deep sleep allows the body to rest, rejuvenating cells as our muscles relax and we take slow, deep breaths. When we cut these processes short, the body doesn’t have time to recuperate, causing problems in the long run.

Nighttime sleep is not just about laying your head down on the pillow and waiting for the morning to start it all over again. It is a complex and constantly changing process. During the night, humans experience several levels of sleep that help the brain and body rest and recover.

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