Beth Manteuffel

Aromatherapy:

I love using essential oils and I've purchased several by Aura Acacia, which I first discovered at Whole Foods. I use lavender oil for relaxation, usually applied to my wrists or my neck. If I'm feeling both overwhelmed and tired, I will use rosemary oil on the soles of my feet for an energy boost. Be aware if you're applying essential oils to the skin, it is typically recommended to first apply a carrier oil such as coconut oil, olive oil, or castor oil. My favorite lavender oil is available from Amazon at this link. I never purchase products that use the word "fragrance" in the ingredient list. I only use high-quality pure essential oils.

Now that you've got your essential oils on hand you can enjoy creating a calming atmosphere at home with an essential oil diffuser. What I love about

this model is the various color features. Using warm color light set lower to the floor is great for supporting circadian rhythm in the evening. You can try this as part of your new bedtime routine. This diffuser has an auto-off feature and multiple timer settings, and is available from Amazon at this link.