Are you having stressful dreams that leave you anxious and agitated in the morning? In this article, we explain more about the likely causes of these dreams and we talk to aromatherapist Simone about how we can work with essential oils to help prevent these dreams, but also what to do if we do have them. What are stress and anxiety dreams? It was an absolute “stand-out year” for natural health entries this year – so congratulations to all of the 2023 winners, finalists and editor’s choice winners listed below: 2023 WELLBEING AWARDS THE WINNERS If you have a night-time shower, follow this with a delicate body oil infused with essential oils that support sleep and de-stressing, softly and slowly massaging this into your skin. The act of a slow massage can help us to unwind.

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Creating a bedtime sleep ritual can distract the mind from what has been going on in our day. Focusing on a routine, whilst including therapeutic, beneficial practices can support better sleep hygiene. Glo Skin 910 Firming & Lifting Rejuvenation Collagen with Peptan Marine Collagen, DMAE and Hyaluronic Acid The ideal solution would be to get to the root of the situation causing you stress and begin there. While that can take time, aromatherapist Simone explains how we could de-stress before bed to reduce the potential of having these types of dreams.

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For a bedtime sleep ritual, try the Sleep Better Discovery Kit. So, what happens if we still wake up from stressful dreams? My first recommendation would be a warm bath. Quiet time can be a very beneficial way to ease the mind and body. If you also include essential oils that can support relaxation, then a bath can also start to relax the mind.The London Dispensary Boost High Strength Premium CBD Gummy Bears 2000mg CBD with Lions Mane, Ginseng, & Chaga Mission C Immune Enhance + Multivitamin Gummies (CBD Isolate, 5HTTP, Zinc, plus Vitamins A, B12, D, E)

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