If you are anything like me your sleep has been less than amazing over the last year. A lack of sleep has some pretty bad side effects apart from just being tired…and maybe a little grumpy. Everyone has their own little tips or tricks for a good night sleep but there is one that may surprise you, and has some added benefits, put a lemon beside your bed.
Pop a nice half lemon on the bedside table and you get all of these –
1 – A feeling of relaxation
The aroma of citrus is said to calm the nervous system and relieve tension
2 – Improved concentration and attention
The delightful lemon smell can also help improve your memory
3 – Feeling in a better mood
Lemon essential oils have been proven to combat depression.
4 – Enjoy cleaner air
The bacterial properties in lemon can clean the air and leave a much more pleasant aroma
5 – It can lower your blood pressure
Just the smell of a lemon can help with hypertension
6 – Get rid of pesky insects
While humans enjoy the smell of lemon insects are less likely to stick around
It may seem like a lot from one piece of citrus but anything is worth a try…just remember to throw it out before it becomes a rotting eye saw on your nightstand
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