Spiritual Dimensions of Sleep part 3
Part 3 of sleep problems and solutions. Check out this video on YouTube:
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Spiritual Dimensions of Sleep part 2
Part 2 on sleep problems and solutions Sent from my iPod
Spiritual Dimensions of Sleep part 1
One of the Most Common Causes of Insomnia
According to this leading doctor, the reason why people can’t fall asleep is not because of lack of being sleepy, but as a result of this. Here’s what you can do to fix this problem fast, including something almost everyone should install in their bedroom now…
According to this leading doctor, the reason why people can’t fall asleep is not because of lack of being sleepy, but as a result of this. Here’s what you can do to fix this problem fast, including something almost everyone should install in their bedroom now…
Watch part 1 of this interview with a sleep expert ( minor issues with sound quality)
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Calming Homemade Mist
If you feel tense and can’t relax or have problem sleeping you may want to consider making your own soothing mist. You can use it at home but you can also carry it with you in your bag, even have one in your office or your car. Below I provide you with a recipe to make your own soothing and calming mist.
Pour water (distilled or filtered) into the spray bottle.
Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the water. The number of drops will depend on the size of the spray bottle. The smaller the amount of water the smaller is the number of drops you will add. Just put a few drops and mist, see what you like and add according to your preference.
Use essential oil, NOT artificial scents, as they are hormone disruptors among other things.
I recommend Lavender for relaxation but you can make different mists depending on your special needs. The type of essential oil you will chose will depend on what you will use the mist for.
You can research reputable websites that describe the properties of various essential oils.
I often recommend Lavender essential oil to promote relaxation, it is soothing and calming. Mist your sheets and pillows before bed and it has a soothing and calming effect. I also mist my sheet and pillow prior to making the bed as it freshens up the sheets as it is also an antiseptic. You can also mist your face (close your eyes) and it too will have a relaxing effect. But be cautious as it may be irritating if you have sensitive skin or if you have an allergy.
It is up to you to choose other essential oils if the purpose is other than relaxation… read up on the properties of rosemary, geranium, chamomille, peppermint, grapefruit, lemon, etc..
Have fun!!!
What To Do Guides for kids
A colleague of mine recommended these little interactive self-help workbooks to help children cope with anxiety, negativity, anger, problems with sleep, and OCD. The author uses lively metaphors and illustrations to make the concepts and strategies easy to understand. The author is Dawn Huebner, Ph.D. She is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children and their parents.
I highly recommend these titles and they are available at Chapters/Indigo and at Amazon.
What to do when you Worry too much (for anxiety)
What to do when you Grumble too much (for negativity)
What to do when your Temper flares (for anger)
What to do when your brain gets stuck (for OCD)
What to do when you Dread your bed (for sleep problems)
I have used them in my own practice and find them quite useful and helpful to both the parents and their children.