<blockquote class='posterous_long_quote'><p>In your dream, are you being chased by scary monsters, haunted by the dead, or trapped in a labyrinth and you just could not get out? If yes, then you’re experiencing nightmares. There are many known causes of nightmares such as being overly stressed or anxious, having personal problems, traumas and taking drugs or alcohol.</p> <p>Most common treatments for nightmares are training yourself to become lucid, taking sleep medications, focusing on your breathing and talking to a professional medical psychologist to help you dismiss the nighttime creatures in your subconscious mind. In this article, we will talk about the truth—or myth—of how aromatherapy alleviates nightmares.</p> <p><strong>Aromatherapy for Easing Nightmares</strong></p> <p>The truth is—studies have shown that aromatherapy can actually be helpful, <em>but not every scent works for everyone</em>. In general, essential oils used in aromatherapy have characteristics that enable the nervous system to calm down. Distilled from various plant materials including bark, flowers, berries, leaves and fruit, these essential oils can improve your physical and emotionally well-being, alleviating headaches and anxiety to help you relax and sleep.</p> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style=""><p class="wp-caption-text">There are a variety of natural oils that can be for aromatherapy. Each one has unique properties that can be used for specific purposes.</p></div></blockquote>
