Aromatherapy Candles
Aromatherapy Candles Gift of Health by Jennifer Kays
We are all aware of how various aromas impact our thoughts,
feelings and especially our memory.. Take, for example, the
thoughts, feelings and memories aroused by the aroma of fresh
baked bread, the scent of flowers in the garden, the aroma of
honey suckle, the aroma of pine trees in the woods, lemons, and
an infinite variety of other aromas. In fact, aromas impact us
physically by making our mouths water, our bodies relax, and
even the way we move our bodies without conscious thought. Given
these effects of aromas, it would only be reasonable that we
would intentionally use certain aromas to produce the pleasant
and beneficial thoughts and feelings that we are seeking. The
practice of doing this very thing with the aromas from essential
oils distilled from flowering and other plants as well as herbs
has come to be known as aromatherapy.
The history of aromatherapy dates back over 6,000 years ago with
the Egyptians. They and we have used fragrances and aromas
through the centuries to acquire emotional and physical health
benefits from the essentials oils of plants and herbs.
Aromatherapy uses natural essential oils distilled from plants
and herbs, in contrast to the many chemical, synthetic
substances used to scent many of the products we use today.
Chemically based, synthetic aromas can produce many undesirable
effects on our physical and emotional health. This makes it very
important that we use aromas and fragrances that are distilled
from natural sources.
Those of us familiar with all natural essential oil based
aromatherapy products think most often of aromatherapy in the
forms of lotions, soaps, bath salts and massage oils. Many of us
are finding the value of using natural essential aromatherapy
oils in the form of candles. Aromatherapy candles produce a flow
of aromas from natural essential oils from herbs and plants into
the air as the heat from the candle flame warms the essential
oils contained in the candle. As we breathe in the air, the
aromas from the essential oils produced by the heat of the
candles, flows through our bodies and our brains allowing our
minds and bodies to receive the health benefits of the aromas.
Aromatherapy candles relieve stress, enhance concentration,
relax our bodies, calms our moods, help us gain rest and renew
increasing our physical energy and create a warm visual
atmosphere as we enjoy our primal, innate attraction to the
warmth and light of fire.
Some of the fragrances that hep us relieve stress and experience
emotional balance are lavender, chamomile, rose and others.
Lemon, orange grapefruit or bergamot fragrances help enchance
our concentration. Peppermint, cinnamon, vanilla and rosemary
help us revitalize our bodies and gain extra energy. For a
sensual mood or to enhance relationships, we can use vanilla,
rose or sandalwood.
Another important factor for us to consider is the material of
the candle itself that contains the essential aromatherapy oils
that we desire. There is a great advantage in using candles made
from soy, a natural plant product, rather than candles made from
paraffin wax. Paraffin wax is an petroleum product. Paraffin wax
releases toxins into the air when they are burned. Paraffin wax
produces unhealthy carcinogens that we remain in our lungs after
we breathe them. Also natural cotton wicks burn clean without
releasing smoke into the air we breathe. These toxins from
paraffin wax also negate the benefits we are trying to receive
from natural essential aromatherapy oils. Soy is also a
renewable resource and is not imported as are petroleum based
products. Aromatherapy candles made from soybean wax can be
produced in this country and therefore, provide us some
financial savings i.e. they are less expensive. Soybean wax
candles also last twice and long as candles made from paraffin
wax. Soybean wax is also more easily cleaned up with warm water
and soap should a soy candle accidentally be dropped or tipped
over. Paraffin wax is almost impossible to remove without
professional cleaning.
There are some social advantages to using aromatherapy delivered
in the form of aromatherapy candles. Aromatherapy benefits can
be easily delivered to everyone in a group gathering or social
event. Aromatherapy candles add an extra benefit of warmth,
light and visual pleasure with glowing flame. Aromatherapy
candles provide a wonderful aroma for the whole room that
everyone can enjoy. In addition to providing aromatherapy in a
very convenient form, aromatherapy candles make great gifts to
express caring, appreciation and gratitude as well as delivering
emotional and physical health benefits for those who receive
aromatherapy candles as a gift. About the Author
Jenny has more than twenty years experience with all natural
health care products. More information about natural soy
aromatherapy candles is available at =>
http://www.sweetmedicineessentials.com/aromatherapy-c-7.html
