I NEED sleep!!

For a while now I have been having trouble sleeping. I fall asleep just fine, but wake up at 3am every morning, like clock-work. I don't know about you, but I'm cranky when I don't get my sleep. I started researching my "Essential Oils Pocket Reference" and a few other trusted sites on-line. I found several EO's that would aide in sleeping. A few I didn't have, so I went with something I did have. Cedarwood. According to the EOPR, Cedarwood stimulates the limbic region of the brain (the center of emotions), stimulates the pineal gland, which releases melatonin. It is known for its calming and purifying properties.

So, I applied it to the bottom of my big toes and behind my ears. I SLEPT! I've been using it for a week now and have been sleeping every night. I still wake up sometimes at 3am, but I fall right back to sleep. Something I never did before using Cedarwood. Something else I can't remember doing for a long time is DREAMING. I've been dreaming during sleep. Cedarwood is also high in sesquiterpenes and can dramatically increase oxygenation and activity in the brain. No wonder I'm dreaming!

As I've mentioned before, I only use Young Living Essential Oils. I trust Young Living and their Seed to Seal promise, which I will talk more about in another posting. I cannot attest to the results of any other brand of essential oils.