The Healing Home - Oct/Nov 2025
Transform your nights with Aromatherapy Sleep
Transform your nights with Aromatherapy Sleep
HF #228 | Lindie Loock
"Sleep is not an optional lifestyle luxury. Sleep is a non-negotiable biological necessity." Matthew Walker
Sleep enhances mood, energy, stress response, immune function, hormone balance, reproduction, digestion, concentration, memory and numerous other aspects of well-being.
Our sleep patterns depend on our circadian rhythm, a 24-hour cycle driven by light exposure. Morning sunlight signals the brain to stop melatonin production, keeping us alert, while darkness triggers melatonin, making us sleepy.
Stress steals your sleep
Stress increases cortisol, making it harder to rest. Unmanaged stress often leads to ongoing tiredness and emotional difficulties. Stress relief is central to aromatherapy as essential oils support relaxation and reduce stress.
Adding essential oils to bedtime routines helps signal the brain to unwind. Some essential oils help relax us and our brains link their scent with better sleep.
Improve your bedtime routine
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Set a consistent bedtime and start your routine 30-60 minutes beforehand.
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Avoid electronics.
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Take a warm bath or shower.
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Write tomorrow’s to-do list to ease worries.
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Make your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet.
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Diffuse essential oils or use calming room sprays.
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Listen to soothing music or white noise.
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Stretch, breathe deeply, and relax your body.
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Try nighttime meditation or relaxing activities like reading.
Pleasant scents can psychologically promote calmness before bed due to the connection between our sense of smell and the brain’s limbic system. Using these oils in your bedtime routine may improve sleep quality.
Best essential oils for sleep: Lavender, roman chamomile, black spruce, hinoki, frankincense, marjoram, sandalwood, tangerine.
Ways to improve sleep
Hydrotherapy: Take an evening bath or shower with a few drops of relaxing essential oils.
Diffusing: Start your diffuser about 30 minutes before bed to create a calming atmosphere.
Topical application: Apply a sleep-supporting oil blend to the neck and shoulders.
Aromatherapy inhaler: Use a relaxing inhaler before bed or meditation to soothe the mind.
Pillow application: Add a drop of calming oil to your pillow or a cotton ball inside the pillow.
Linen spray: Lightly mist bedsheets with a calming spray.
In 2022 Lindie was introduced to essential oils and soon began her journey into aromatherapy. After completing her Clinical Aromatherapy course, she expanded her knowledge by exploring reflexology and Ayurveda to enhance her expertise and continue helping others achieve optimal health.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The use of information in this article is at the reader's own risk. The content of this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.
*Always consult an Aromatherapist for safe use of essential oils
