Dorothy Chambers is Sleep Junkie's sleep expert and a firm believer in the benefits of a daytime nap. With a background in psychology, Dorothy is fully aware of the impact sleep has on our brain, mood, and overall well-being. In an effort to help readers lead happier, more productive, and healthier lives, Dorothy spends her time researching the best sleep habits to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling rested.
She often speaks with and interviews sleep authors, experts, and researchers around the world, to stay up-to-date with the latest discoveries in sleep science.
It’s a natural sedative so plays a significant role in calming your nervous system, in a similar way to magnesium and valerian root, lavender binds to your GABA receptors to reduce nerve activity and bring about sleep.
You can incorporate lavender essential oils into your bedtime routine through scent, applying to the body, using in a bath, or for the most effective method, making yourself a herbal lavender tea.
Sweet dreams are made of this.