Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health The Oils That Calm Your Brain and Help You Sleep - AI Podcast
Jul 11, 2025
Discover how essential oils like lavender and jasmine can enhance your sleep quality and ease anxiety. Learn about the science behind scents and their connection to your emotional brain, helping you transition from stress to rest. Find out how to layer oils effectively across different methods for maximum relaxation. Safety tips and the importance of consistency in using these oils are highlighted, as well as a practical seven-night experiment to help incorporate these calming scents into your bedtime routine.
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Olfactory Nerve Calms Nervous System
- Inhaling calming aromas bypasses conscious thought via the olfactory nerve, quickly lowering stress hormones and heart rate.
- This triggers a shift from fight-or-flight to rest and digest, making scent a powerful sleep aid over medication.
Use Lavender and Chamomile for Sleep
- Use lavender diffused, in baths, or applied on pulse points to fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality.
- Combine lavender with chamomile for gentle aroma calming mental restlessness and irritation.
Jasmine Beats Valium For Sleep
- Use jasmine aroma to address racing thoughts; it improves sleep onset and depth better than Valium in studies.
- Apply jasmine thoughtfully to reach deeper sleep stages swiftly.