Aromatherapy for ADHD and sleep disorders: natural solutions for inner peace
In a hectic world in which stress and sleep disorders are omnipresent, many people are looking for natural solutions. As the founder of Brainkick, we believe in the power of nature to promote well -being and inner calm. In this article we illuminate how aromatherapy can help with ADHD and sleep disorders.
What is aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the targeted use of essential oils that are obtained from plants to improve health and well -being. These oils, such as lavender, rosemary or citrus fruits, can get into the body via the skin or inhalation and influence the nervous system.
How does aromatherapy help with ADHD?
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can cause concentration problems, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. Essential oils such as lavender and ylang-ylang have a calming effect on the nervous system and can reduce ADHD symptoms by influencing the central nervous system and having a relaxing effect (Godfrey, 2001).
How does aromatherapy improve sleep?
Many people suffer from sleep disorders and look for natural means. Different essential oils can help in different ways:
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Lavender oil: This popular oil can improve the quality of sleep and reduce anxiety by effectively on the nervous system (Moeini et al., 2010), (Cho et al., 2013).
Aromatherapy with lavender oil improves sleep quality in patients with ischemic heart disease in intensive care units. -
Aromatherapy oil mixtures: Mixtures of different essential oils can significantly improve sleep quality. Lemon, eucalyptus and tea tree oil have a calming and relaxing effect (Lee et al., 2017).
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Children and babies: In particular in children and babies, lavender oil helps to fall asleep faster and extend the sleep cycle. Essential oils can thus offer an effective alternative to pharmaceutical means (Shahidi et al., 2019).
Core statements of the studies:
- Essential oils can play an important role in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Aromatherapy with lavender oil significantly improves sleep quality in patients with ischemic heart disease in intensive care units.
- Aromatherapy effectively reduces the fear level and improves the sleep quality in PCI patients in the intensive care unit, which makes it an effective care measure.
- Inhalation essential oils in the context of aromatherapy significantly reduced the perceived stress and depression and improved the quality of sleep, but had no influence on physiological parameters such as the stress index or the immune state.
- Aromatherapy with lavender, essential pink damascena oil and orange oil can improve the quality of sleep and deep sleep and reduce the crying before falling asleep in children and infants is not effective in children with autism.
Our personal conclusion
Aromatherapy is a powerful and natural means that can help with ADHD and sleep disorders. With the right combination of essential oils, stress can be broken down, sleep quality improved and concentration increases. Try our aroma inhaler pencils with 100% natural essential oils and discovers how these natural scents can increase your well -being!
