Sleep Journal Club: Aromatherapy for PMS
Here’s one for the ladies with PMS!
There’s a general dearth of high quality research on natural treatments for sleep, so I was delighted to come across a clinical trial that looked at PMS, essential oils, and (of course) sleep.
Nightstand Reset
Is the clutter in your bedroom keeping your mind from relaxing? Maybe it’s piles of laundry, a leaning tower of New Yorker magazines, or rogue food wrappers. Do your nightstands double as storage for random papers or forgotten odds and ends? Even if you can’t see your closet, just imagining the jumbled shoes and stacks of never-worn clothes might feel mentally exhausting.
How long has it been that way?
The best way to tackle a big task is to take one small bite. In this case, it’s time to reset your nightstand. Yes, right now! It’ll take 20 minutes, tops.
What Not to Do When You Wake Up at 3AM.
We’ve all been there: eyes wide open at 3AM, mind buzzing, sleep a distant memory. What you do next can help you drift back to sleep… or sabotage the rest of your night.
Here are six things not to do when you wake up in the middle of the night, and what to try instead.
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