Description
In Sanskrit, the word “Nidra” means sleep. Sleep is a potent elixir for health and vitality, essential for emotional and mental well-being and longevity. The quality of your sleep significantly impacts your overall health.
A good night’s sleep is one of the best beauty secrets. It brightens your eyes and enhances resilience, creativity, and productivity. Waking up consistently feeling rested and refreshed can have a significant positive impact on your physical and mental health and overall happiness.
The National Center for Sleep Research at the National Institutes of Health reports that 30 to 40 percent of Americans experience sleep problems. One in three adults in the U.S. does not get enough sleep, which is defined as fewer than 7 hours per night. Insufficient sleep is a significant health crisis that affects millions worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Getting enough quality sleep is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system. It enables your body to produce the antibodies and proteins needed to fight infections and inflammation. When you don’t sleep well, you become more vulnerable to various illnesses and health risks. Fatigue, which is often linked to sleep problems, is one of the most commonly reported health issues in medical records and is associated with nearly every chronic illness.
An adult who sleeps less than six hours per night is considered sleep-deprived. There are several reasons why people might struggle with sleep. Common factors that disrupt sleep include stress, anxiety, unhealthy lifestyle choices, poor sleep hygiene, and irregular sleep patterns.
The issue has significantly escalated in recent decades due to the merging of boundaries between work, home, and technology. Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders (CRSWDs) occur when there is a misalignment between a person’s internal sleep-wake cycle and the external environment. These disorders disrupt sleep timing, making it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up in the morning.
Clearly, the effects of insufficient sleep can have serious consequences. Most people recognize that their mental state is influenced by the amount of sleep they get. This is why it’s often said that a person in a bad mood “woke up on the wrong side of the bed.”
Likewise, lifestyle stresses can certainly keep us awake at night. The brain is constantly active, and its neurological processes generate waste.
Recent studies have revealed the existence of specialized lymphatic channels in the brain, known as the glymphatic system, which activate during sleep. This system effectively removes soluble proteins and metabolites that have built up in the central nervous system while we are awake. The metabolic cleanup in the brain is a key reason why sleep is essential; it helps maintain the health of all our bodily systems.
Fleur Nidra Rest and Restore Oil features a unique blend of jojoba and St. John’s Wort herbal oils. This formulation enhances the relaxation response of the parasympathetic nervous system. Vibrational wildflower essences encourage mind-body relaxation, particularly when the nervous system has been chronically overstimulated.
The potent blend of organic soporific essential oils, including clary sage, spikenard, hops, and vetiver, provides exceptional calming and soothing benefits that can enhance the rest and restore system. These oils have traditionally been used in folk medicine to help regulate the sleep-wake cycle. We have combined the sweet floral scents of Roman chamomile, neroli, and ylang ylang organic essential oils. This synergy further helps balance the brain and the limbic system.
Nidra Rest and Restore Oil’s warm, earthy scent promotes deep nervous system relaxation. Applying before sleep can help you fall asleep faster, sleep more soundly, and wake up feeling refreshed and energized.
Affirmation: “I relax into a restorative sleep and wake rested, renewed and refreshed.”
Suitable Skin Type: All Skin Types
Directions: Incorporate this into your nightly bedtime routine ten minutes before sleep to prepare for rest.
• Rub your hands together, cup them before your nose, and take a deep breath. Exhale slowly. Repeat this process four more times.
Apply a small amount of oil and massage it into the touch points, using gentle pressure in a counterclockwise motion for four to five seconds.
• At the temples.
• The back of the neck at the base of the skull.
• Below the cheekbone in front of the ear.
• Behind the jawbone.
• At the wrists.
• The inside of the inner leg just above the ankle.
• On the soles of the feet.
Ingredients: Jojoba oil, organic St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Herbal Oil, organic essential oils of Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi), Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides), Neroli (Citrus aurantium var amara), Valerian (Valeriana officnalis), Hops (Humulus lupulus), Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea), Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), Celery (Apium graveolenns), Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata var genuine), Patchouli (pogostemon cablin), and vibrational wildflower essences of Cowkicks, Hops Bush, Leafless Orchid, Purple Flag Flower, Reed Trigger Plant,
Holistic Lifestyle Recommendation: To enhance sleep hygiene
• Follow a nightly wind-down routine.
• Soak in a bath with Fleur 50/50 Bath Salts.
• Dim lights or use natural light.
• Unplug from your computer, social media, and TV at least 30 minutes before bed.
• Remove electronic devices from your bedroom.
• Reduce alcohol consumption before bed.
• Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening.
• Avoid large meals and high-carb sugary snacks before bed.
• Get daylight exposure every day.
• Get an ample amount of movement and exercise early in the day.
• Breathe deeply to oxygenate your brain and body throughout your day.
• Eye gaze at the light at dawn and again at sunset to help reset the circadian rhythm.
• Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning.
• Give Thanks for your day when you close your eyes to sleep.
Use: Hand, foot, and body massage.
Caution: Do not use before or while driving since it may cause drowsiness. Avoid consuming alcohol or over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids. Avoid if pregnant or with low blood pressure. Keep out of reach of children.
If you continuously wake up feeling drowsy, are irritable, have noticed that your coordination is getting worse, or you have an ongoing, severe sleep disorder, you should see your doctor or a qualified health professional to discuss your situation and gain treatment for the root cause of your insomnia.
