Guest guest Posted May 23, 2000 Report Share Posted May 23, 2000 Hi Nerys Traditionally, frankincense is recommended for nightmares - it's sedative too and would mix well with the valerian, camomile or lavender that Claire mentioned. They'd all promote a deep sleep. I wish you well too. Helen in Cape Town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2000 Report Share Posted May 23, 2000 Hi Nerys (and all members). I hope you're holding up well. Be sure to take care of your own needs too (sleep, nutrition, etc). My suggestion for what you can do for your husband is to a couple of drops of lavender oil on his pillow. For me, it promotes deep breathing. With that, I offer another suggestion to take with the lavender. Monitor what he takes in visually and aurally before going to sleep. If it's the news, try to get him to not watch it before bed. What you take in before bed should be positive, and the news is full of negative, as we all know. I also think that thinking positive thoughts, with the help of affirmations before bed, might be of great help. Best wishes. Dave --- R & N Welch <nerick wrote: > Hi everyone > I am a full-time carer for my husband who has been > diagnosed so far with Hashimotos (thyroid), > oesophagitis, Fibromyalgia, he is being tested for > MS (multiple sceloris) at present and this is > looking a likely diagnosis or a similar neuro > problem. > I am wondering if you can help re sleep problems. He > sleeps a lot during the day and at night, but is in > a constant dream state, does not achieve that deep > sleep, he has been having nightmares and very > frustrating dreams which he is waking up sweating > and scared from, I was wondering if you had any > suggestions? > I would appreciate any help, advice? > Thanks > Nerys > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ===== Check out my on line business Echo Escents Aromatherapy at: www.echoescents.com Your shop for gifts, health, beauty, babies, home and bath!! Send instant messages & get email alerts with Messenger. http://im./ ______________________ ______________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2000 Report Share Posted May 24, 2000 Hi Nerys. Have you asked the doctor(s) about a very low dose of melatonin? As for oils, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Mandarin/Tangerine (for a feeling of well being), Rose (?), Geranium, Peppermint (to uplift the spirits). Try this: 12 drops Orange, 8 drops Lavender, 4 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Geranium, 2 drops Roman Chamomile. Mix in 1/2 to 1 ounce of Massage Oil Base. Apply to feet using gentle strokes and/or Reflexology techniques. Hope this helps. Lynn --- R & N Welch <nerick wrote: > Hi everyone > I am a full-time carer for my husband who has been > diagnosed so far with Hashimotos (thyroid), > oesophagitis, Fibromyalgia, he is being tested for > MS (multiple sceloris) at present and this is > looking a likely diagnosis or a similar neuro > problem. > I am wondering if you can help re sleep problems. He > sleeps a lot during the day and at night, but is in > a constant dream state, does not achieve that deep > sleep, he has been having nightmares and very > frustrating dreams which he is waking up sweating > and scared from, I was wondering if you had any > suggestions? > I would appreciate any help, advice? > Thanks > Nerys > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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