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Insomnia Guide
Warm Baths Help In Finding An Insomnia Cure
A warm bath an hour or more before bed may help you relax and feel drowsy. It is important that you don’t have your bath immediately before bedtime as the warm water will raise your body temperature and have an arousing, rather than sedating, effect. You need to allow time for your body temperature to fall by bedtime while still remaining relaxed and peaceful.
The warm water will affect your circulatory system and ease your body into restfulness as well as alleviate tension.
Try adding to the mood of your bath by creating a serene atmosphere:
- Place candles around the bathtub.
- Keep the lighting low.
- Burn your favorite incense.
- Listen to relaxing music.
Add herbs to your bath to induce relaxation. Tie the herbs in a bag and suspend the bag under the hot water while the bath is filling. Soak in the bath and enjoy the aroma of the herbs.
The following herbs are recommended for a relaxing bath:
- Chamomile
- Lavender
- Lime Flower
- Mint
- Passion Flower
Use aroma therapy oils to promote a relaxing bath.
Add four or five drops of the essential oil to your warm bath after the water has been turned off. The following essential oils are recommended:
- Chamomile
- Hops
- Lavender
- Neroli
- Rose
- Vetiver
- Ylang-ylang
Try the following recipe for bath powder and add it to the warm water as the bath is filling.
The combination of honey, milk, and lavender will soothe and relax you.
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Milk and Honey Bath
Ingredients:
1/2 cup liquid honey
3 cups powdered milk
Lavender buds
Preparation:
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Keep the mixture in a tightly sealed jar until required. Scoop out a generous amount of the milk and dissolve in warm bath water.
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For many people a warm evening bath provides the ideal vehicle to ease away the stresses and strains of the day. As you lie in the warm water you will feel your body almost visibly relax as your tension ebbs away.
Try adding a warm bath to your bedtime routine using a variety of herbs and essential oils. And don’t forget to set a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere in your bathroom.
The information contained here should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other health care provider.
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and in no way should be considered as an offering of medical advice.
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