Lavender pillow sprays are touted to improve sleep, but is the claim backed by science – or is it just clever marketing? The trick, we're told, is to spray lavender scents on pillows to not only help ...

Lavender has long been associated with calm, cleanliness, and comfort, but its reputation is not built on fragrance alone.

As a high-strung human, I’ve amassed quite the collection of lotions, soaps, candles, and other "self-care" products in my lifelong quest for chill. Over the years, I’ve noticed brands purporting that ...

Lavender (Lavandula) is a plant and essential oil commonly used for sleep. It has calming and relaxing properties, and research shows it can help people with insomnia fall asleep more easily. Research ...

Getting enough restful sleep is important for staying healthy and fighting those winter blues, which is why putting together ...

RED WING, Minn. -- Lavender aromatherapy can help people suffering from dementia sleep easier -- that's according to a new study conducted at an assisted living center in Red Wing. During a week in ...

Lavender has long been known for its floral aroma and attractive purple color. Used at least since the medieval period, the plant and its many variations have commonly been used in perfumes, soaps, ...

Some people claim that lavender tea may help calm nerves, improve sleep and skin health, and provide other benefits. But the research is limited and mostly focuses on lavender extracts. Lavender tea ...

I’ve already taken a look at how breathing through your nose is especially important during sleep, and now I’m diving deeper, finding out what smells — specifically essential oils for sleep — can ...

We get a fair amount of review pitches coming through our email servers on a daily basis. While most of them are technology related, some aren’t at all or at least just loosely technology related. I ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...