This formula is a combination of natural sense-soothing oils of rose, lavender, chamomile, and more. We only wish they had disclosed all of the essential oils in the product.

Lavender oil, which has long been used in perfume, can also be used in aromatherapy. The scent has a calming effect which may allay anxiety. It may also help to relieve pain from tension headache when breathed in as vapor. When added to a vaporizer, lavender oil may aid in the treatment of respiratory infection.

The folk practitioners of Northern Europe have used chamomile for hundreds of years. It is considered by some, as a “calming agent”. Most of you probably have used Chamomile tea in the past. The essential oil is a fragrant and fun alternative to drinking a tincture or tea. New (and somewhat controversial) research does suggest that Chamomile oil may have some application in addressing the Herpes virus.

Typically associated with alternative healing practives, Aromatherapy is the use of volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health. As fun as it is, most consumers do know already that it should not be considered a viable substitute for herbal therapies and other proven remedies.

Stress Less sells a number of other aromatherapy products and also provides an e-counseling service through their website as well as member access to discussion boards.

• These essential oils can be blended in smelling salts, a room tranquilizer spray, massage lotion, and bath soak

• Aromatherapy should not be considered a substitute for natural herbal sleep aids

Aromatherapy is a great way to relax and indulge ourselves, but it is not a serious solution for the millions of consumers who suffer from insomnia.

Consumers should look for a product that can boost levels of glutathione. Glutathione is a substance produced by the body that is needed to break down toxic substances such as caffeine and alcohol that disrupt our natural sleep patterns. As we age the body produces less and less Glutathione; this is also true of aging and Melatonin. A supplement that also contains Melatonin, which works naturally to synchronize the body’s circadian rhythms, is a great choice for otherwise healthy older adults looking for rest.