Summary: More than a 100 million Americans experience sleeping difficulties. Nevertheless, many of us prefer not to rely on sleeping aids and opt for a “natural” solution to sleep. Find out how aromatherapy candles and essential oils help people get a good night’s sleep.

One of the most important areas in a wellness regime is getting a good night's sleep. Sadly, insomnia is an unfortunate reality and major health hurdle for a number of people. In fact, studies have shown that sleeping difficulties are felt by more than 100 million Americans. Nevertheless, many of us prefer not to rely on sleeping aids and opt for a “natural” solution to sleep. Fortunately, the experts say that a good soak in a hot tub might do the trick. What’s more, muscle and joint pain is often relieved by this warm-water treatment. Moreover, a nice bath stimulates our body’s stress reducing hormone by stimulating the production of endorphins.

Over the years, popular “natural” sleep aids have included aromatherapy candles, essential oils and herbal teas. These natural sleep aids have been known to significantly improve night-time sleep using a variety of herbs and oils that enjoy a long history of use to address the problem of insomnia and to help induce better sleep.

According to experts, when trying to encourage a restless body to sleep, try burning a calming aromatherapy candle or adding soothing essential oils to a warm bath. It’s sure to help your body and mind wind down before bedtime. Better yet, burn an aromatherapy candle while taking a warm bath laced with a calming essential oil. You might also try sipping chamomile tea (an age-old sleep remedy) an hour or so before bed to prepare your body for the good night's sleep you've been dreaming about.

Aromatherapy candles, essential oils guaranteed to loll you asleep

So what essential oil scents or aromatic candles should you be looking for?
According to Jim and Lynnette's Fun Times Guide, if you’re having problems sleeping you should try:

Clary Sage and Sandalwood essential oils
Why they are great for sleep:

• Helps to regulate and balance your emotions. It's often used to clear the mind, de-stress, and treat insomnia thanks to its relaxing and soothing characteristics. Clary Sage is useful in lifting depression and de-stressing.
  
• It can ease night sweats due to menopause and encourage peaceful sleep.
  
• Reduces anxiety through its relaxation properties and helps end depression, stress, nervous tension, tearfulness, and insomnia.

Favorite uses:
Put a few drops of Clary Sage oil on a tissue and carry it around. Whenever you feel stressed , just take a whiff. Clary Sage helps with hypertension. To end hiccups, place a drop of Sandalwood in a brown paper bag and breathe in and out a few times.

Finally, there’s lavender. Lavender can be added to baths for an extra soothing effect. It also works wonders on an anxiety-prone nervous system. If you’re having trouble sleeping (or your child is) put some lavender oil on the bottom of the feet and before you know it you (or they) will be sawing logs with the rest of the family. Lavender is also great to dab on your hand; just take a few deep inhales when under stress. You’ll instantly experience its calming effect. Plus, it's one of the only oils that does not need to be mixed with a base oil.

So the next time you’re finding it difficult to sleep…just take a whiff of your favorite aromatherapy candles or essential oils. You need your rest and a good night’s sleep is just a scent away.