Putting soap under the sheets? We will try it!
Not everyone experiences a good night’s sleep. There are so many people who find it hard to fall asleep at night for different reasons. While some may be worried, others can’t find a good position or may have restless legs syndrome. Regardless of the reason, being unable to fall asleep is extremely annoying and can impact our daily life. Continue to the next page to find out why putting a bar of soap under your sheets is a good idea.
We are all prone to feeling restless sometimes. But when it becomes chronic, it may be a symptom of restless legs syndrome (RLS).
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a sleep disorder wherein the person feels an uncontrollable urge to move their lower legs. This usually gets worse during the night and complaints come up when a person wants to rest. The complaints are less when the person is moving but as soon as movement stops, the complaint reappears. This makes it difficult for these people to fall asleep.
Symptoms
Jitters in the legs, an uncontrollable urge to move them and inability to rest are some of the symptoms of restless legs syndrome. Since the symptoms decrease when the legs move, they are worse at night than during the day. If you can recognize these symptoms then you may be dealing with RLS. You probably experience tiredness and difficulty in concentrating. People with RLS often feel restricted because their condition prevents them from going to the cinema or traveling long distances by plane or train.
Cause
The exact cause of RLS is unknown. It is probably because of a disturbance of nerve cells in the brain that are responsible for reflexes and movement. The condition seems to be hereditary. It can also be due to low iron levels or even a side effect of conditions like diabetes or kidney failure.
Lavender Soap
In an episode of Dr. Oz, the well-known TV doctor talked about an unconventional cure for restless legs syndrome that seems to work: putting soap under your sheets and specifically, lavender soap. Lavender has a calming effect. Try to put a lavender soap between your sheets near your feet every night. You would that the spasms decrease and your legs end up feeling a lot calmer. Isn’t it worth a try?
Proof
This lavender soap trick hasn’t been scientifically proven but many people have indicated online that it works. Some other users have wondered if it had a placebo effect. To this a woman replied that she put a lavender soap under the sheets, without her husband knowing it. He slept better through the night which means that it isn’t just in someone’s head, it actually works. But make sure that you use a lavender soap because a normal soap bar usually doesn’t work.