Sleep is one of the three foundations for health, along with nutrition and exercise. Yet a good night’s sleep can be so elusive. In the United States, approximately 30 percent of adults have difficulty falling asleep, and nearly 40 percent report accidentally falling asleep during the day. This sleep deficit is more than just an inconvenience—poor sleep can be linked to negative health consequences. Insufficient sleep can affect your ability to lose or maintain weight, emotions, motivation, and decision-making abilities. Depriving your body of sleep has been linked to many health risks and places a tremendous burden on virtually every organ system in your body.
When we get better quality sleep, we have more energy for the next day. Sleep is also SO important for our immune system. As with everything, everyone's body is different and some people prefer one sleep oil over another.
Designed specifically to help support restful sleep, doTERRA Serenity Restful Blend has a calming and relaxing aroma that is perfectly balanced to promote a restful sleeping environment. This blend calms the senses with Lavender, Ho Wood, Cedarwood, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang, Roman Chamomile, Hawaiian Sandalwood, and Vetiver essential oils and Vanilla Absolute. This blend can be diffused or applied topically to promote healthy sleep.
Lavender has been extensively researched for its relaxing properties and its effect on sleep. Lavender essential oil is high in linalool and linalyl acetate, which are known to be relaxing and calming. Inhale or diffuse Lavender prior to bedtime each night to help re-balance your sleep cycle. Another essential oil that is beneficial for encouraging sleep is Petitgrain, which has a deeper and more masculine scent than the more flowery-scented Lavender. Like Lavender, Petitgrain is rich in linalool and linalyl acetate.
doTERRA Serenity Restful Complex Softgels can be taken internally to support restful sleep. This formula combines the well-researched, relaxing benefits of Lavender essential oil, L-Theanine, lemon balm, passionflower, and chamomile to gently promote relaxation and sleep.
For kids who can swallow the softgels, give them 1-2 serenity softgels before bed. Adults can take 2-3 Serenity softgels or take one Serenity softgel and one Adaptiv capsule before bed.
Get wellness delivered straight to your door with the special Sleep Wellness Program as well! Each month for three months, doTERRA will send you a new collection of products specifically selected to support a restful night’s sleep.
Here is a great roller bottle blend to help with occasional sleeplessness for Adults AND Kids:
In a 10mL roller bottle, fill halfway with fractionated coconut oil (FCO) or preferred carrier oil.
Add equal parts:
-Serenity oil
-Myrrh oil
-Cedarwood oil
-Roman Chamomile oil
Roll over neck/spine and over heart 30 minutes before bedtime.