Sleep: Nature's Simple Beauty Secret

Greetings Friends!
As the holidays approach, many of us may experience sleepless nights. Anxiety over impending family visits or a little overindulgence in that turkey dinner can often trigger a restless night. Hopefully, the following tips and delicious sleep ritual will help you get the rest your body needs!

Insomnia Triggers
Here are the main culprits to avoid:
Caffeine: Because it stimulates the body and brain, limit your intake after 2 pm.
Heavy meals: especially late in the evening can lead to indigestion and stomach cramping.
Salty and sugary foods/snacks: both of these can increase your level of alertness and prevent you from falling asleep.


A Delicious Sleep Ritual

Take a warm bath about an hour before bedtime for 20 to 30 minutes. After bathing, gently dry your body off and moisturize your skin with a luxurious body butter like Black Raspberry Indulgence. Dress in a comfortable nightgown.
Drink a cup of peppermint or chamomile tea before bed. For milk lovers, a warm glass of skim milk with honey will do!
Gaze at a lighted candle for a few minutes before you close your eyes.
Take 10 deep cleansing breaths; wait 5 minutes, then take 10 more. Repeat if necessary until relaxation occurs.
As you lie on your back, think of each body part as heavy and relaxed. Start with the feet and slowly move to your head.