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10 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Night Sleep

This article is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk to a qualified health provider about your situation.

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Soothing and stimulating scents

Scents can easily improve our ability to rest. You should consider getting the most out of aromatherapy with a diffuser. As Julie Leonard, aromatherapist and life coach, explained, essential oils are a very effective way of getting a better night’s sleep. Even so, there are some you need to avoid” Some of the oils you should avoid are peppermint, citrus, ginger, rosemary, basil, eucalyptus, and jasmine. Instead, you could try lavender, sandalwood, rose, bergamot, ylang-ylang, vetiver, sandalwood, and cedarwood.

Medication side effects

If you’re currently taking any medication, this might have a negative impact on your sleep. According to a 2020 study, more Americans are using pharmaceuticals that help them with one or multiple conditions, but most of them include insomnia as a side effect. The study also noted that taking more than one medication will only increase the likelihood of suffering from insomnia as a side effect. Researchers that were involved in the study discovered 239 medications that have insomnia side effects, and there are more on the market.

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