Green Garden Soy Candle

According to the National Candle Association, candles are burned in 7 out of 10 U.S. households.  In addition, use of candles for aromatherapy relaxation is increasing.  Candles are always a popular home décor house warming gift and birthday gift.

Green Garden Soy Candle

The Green Garden Soy Candle has a sweet aroma with earthy undertones.  With summertime fully upon, many of our homes are closed up with the air conditioner running.  The scent of the Green Garden Soy Candle is the perfect way to bring the wonderful smells of our outdoor gardens inside.

This soy jar candle is a great choice for relaxing while reading in bed or soothing yourself in the bath.  It is also a wonderful choice for a house warming gift for your new neighbors.  With 90 hours of burn time, the scent of this soy jar candle will provide many hours of aromatic ambience to their new home.

The Green Garden Soy candle will be a popular choice whether for yourself or as a gift.

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Aromatherapy For Beginners

If you have decided you want to give aromatherapy a try, you do not have to spend hours and hours reading books, articles and blog posts to get started.

Based on all the medical studies that indicate the ill effects stress can have on our bodies, one of the most common reasons people start using aromatherapy is to reduce stress.

Lavender is probably the most versatile essential oil and it is the “go to” oil aromatherapists use for stress relief.  So before you spend a lot of money at a spa or buying aromatherapy products, purchase Lavender essential oil and use as follows:

• Place a few drops on your pillow at night.  This will not only help reduce stress, but will also aid with insomnia, which is very common if you are stressed.
• Add 10 drops lavender oil to 8 ounces distilled water and use as a body spray.  Take this spray/spritzer with you wherever you go and apply as needed.
• Put a few drops of lavender oil on a tissue and place under nose to inhale.  You can do this at work right before heading into that big meeting for your first presentation or in the car if “road rage” seems to be creeping up on you.

Chamomile is another commonly used essential oil for relieving stress.  You can use chamomile in the same 3 ways listed above for lavender.

The only caution you should heed is not applying undiluted essential oil directly on your skin.  Although many essential oils can safely be used undiluted, as a beginner if you avoid direct use you will have nothing to worry about.

So instead of telling yourself you will wait another day or wait until you feel you are more knowledgeable about aromatherapy, go out and purchase lavender or chamomile essential oil and get started today.  As your stress levels begin to diminish, you will wonder why you waited so long.

And finally, just as you would need to take an antibiotic for several continuous days to help fight a bacterial infection, you need to continue your aromatherapy practices for several continuous days to reap the benefits.

Decorative Outdoor Hanging Candle Lanterns

Summertime is when we plan our backyard neighborhood barbeques, family reunions or just a fun party night with friends.  While you are making all the plans for food and where everyone will sit and eat, don’t forget to plan decorating your outside space.  You will not only impress your guests, but will also set a festive mood no matter the occasion.

There are such a large variety and style of outdoor hanging candle lanterns available that it can seem daunting to choose which design to use.  To help narrow down the selection you need to decide:

• What is the theme of the party?
• Do you want the lanterns to blend into the outdoor environment or stand out?
• What area of your backyard are you trying to light?
• What size candles do you want to use?

Most candle lanterns can either sit on a table or hang from patio covers, patio railings or be strung up between trees.  If you choose candle lanterns that are fully enclosed, you don’t have to worry about the candle flame burning any material outside the lantern itself.  And, with candle lanterns, you do not have to worry about having electricity in close proximity to where you want to light darkened areas.

Candle lanterns such as Moroccan-style lanterns come in a variety of colors and styles so they may be a good choice if you want to have a particular color to your outdoor decorating theme.  There are also styles available in plain white or green colors that can blend in to your backyard space if that is what you desire.

Don’t forget to think about decorations for your outdoor space as you plan your next backyard party, especially if you want your guests to stay and party into the night.  You and your guests will be very impressed with how strategically placed candle lanterns add just the right amount of that “special touch” to your party.

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Aromatherapy Room Fragrancing

One of the benefits of aromatherapy is mental well-being.  Who can deny that a relaxing or refreshing aroma while you read, sleep or work helps to improve your mental well-being?  There are several products available to use for dispersing aroma from the essential oils used in aromatherapy throughout your personal space.

One thing to keep in mind about the aromas of essential oils is that the scent is not as strong as the aroma of fragrance oils.  This is neither negative nor positive.  Just know that if you are looking for a strong aroma you may want to use products scented with perfume oils instead of essential oils.  If you do prefer perfume oils, be aware that while the strength of the aroma may be what you want, perfume oils do not provide the benefits that can be derived from aromatherapy essential oils.

Before deciding which type of product to use for fragrancing a room, you need to decide the mood enhancement you wish to achieve.  If you want soothing scents, look for products with floral essential oils such as lavender.  If you want refreshing scents, use products with essential oils from fruits such as orange blossom.  If you are unsure about what essential aroma you need for a particular benefit, there are many articles and blogs (some that I have published) that provide you with information regarding all the different essential oils and their benefits.

Some of the most effective aromatherapy room fragrancing products are:

• Candles
• Essential Oil Warmers
• Reed Diffusers
• Incense
• Lamp Rings

 
There is such a variety of products you can use to fragrance your personal space.  If you are new to aromatherapy or have never tried aromatherapy, room fragrancing is a great place to start.  The emotional and mental benefits of aromatherapy can be extremely satisfying and with the variety of products available, you can certainly find a product that suits your personal needs to make it worth trying.



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Five Aromatherapy Products That Pamper

Aromatherapy is widely used today and its uses range from relieving pain for minor burns to alleviating stress.  So what products should you use when you want to pamper yourself with aromatherapy?  Mostly, the choice depends on personal preference and sometimes the choice depends on what you want to achieve.

The key to an aromatherapy product is that it contains essential oils.  Products that include essential oils range from candles to bath salts.

 

A side not regarding bath salts and what kids are doing today:  Bath salts manufactured purely for the purpose of indulging in the tub are made with either Sea Salt or Epsom Salt and do not contain the chemicals that have compound structures that mimic methamphetamine.  Whether you purchase your own or you get a great “gift” from your teenager, just check that the label to see if sea salt or Epsom salt is listed as the base component.  If it is, you do not need to worry about what your children are really doing with the bath salts.

Essential oils are known to contain properties that promote physical and mental well-being.  While it is not believed that the essential oils themselves actually cure physical illnesses per se, the use of the oils on a regular basis will maintain an overall healthier body and help to avoid getting sick in the first place.  In instances where an illness does require medical attention and treatment, aromatherapy can work side by side with traditional medicines to speed the healing process.  For your mental well-being, it is widely believed that certain essential oils can help relieve stress, anxiety, insomnia and other states of mental duress that can also bring upon physical illness.

 

Note:  There are those who do believe essential oils have healing abilities.  If you intend to try and heal yourself with essential oils, it is highly recommended to consult an Aromatherapist who is well trained in the field of aromatherapy.

Following are five of the most popular aromatherapy products you can use to pamper yourself.

• Aromatherapy Candles
• Essential Oil Warmers
• Essential Oil Room Diffusers
• Aromatherapy Body Sprays
• Bath Oils and Salts

 
So, whether you want to relax with a lavender scented candle or re-energize with a spicy orange scented body spritzer, you will have little to lose and much to gain by trying to pamper yourself with aromatherapy products.

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SUNDAY SCENTS: Chamomile Essential Oil Benefits

There are two types of Chamomile essential oils, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) and German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita).  Another essential oil called Moroccan Chamomile (Ormenis mixta) does exist; however Moroccan chamomile is not from a true chamomile plant.  This article will focus solely on the Roman and German species of chamomile.

Although the flowers of the plants can look very similar, the plants are very different.  Roman chamomile is a creeping perennial plant that grows as ground cover.  Roman chamomile is thick and resilient to being walked on and in England many people chose to use this herbal plant as scented lawns.  German chamomile is an annual plant that has long erect stems growing two to three feet tall that blooms between May and October.

The essential oils of Roman chamomile are extracted from the flowers and upper parts of the plant, whereas the essential oils of German chamomile are extracted only from the flower.  While the medicinal applications and health benefits of both varieties parallel each other, the German variety contains more of the active chemical chamazulene and is therefore more potent than the Roman variety.

The main beneficial medical properties of both varieties of Chamomile include anti-inflammatory, sedative, anti-spasmodic and anti-bacterial.

Health Use Ideas

• Dilute 3 drops German Chamomile essential oil with 1 Tbsp. carrier oil and massage into affected area to relieve muscle spams
• Apply a warm Roman Chamomile essential oil compress to a baby’s stomach to relieve colic
• Add 6 drops Roman Chamomile to a warm bath to ease everyday tension
• For an earache, dilute one drop German Chamomile with 1 Tbsp. carrier oil, dip cotton swab in oil mixture and place in ear for at least 2 hours.

Beauty Use Ideas

• Chamomile is well known for reducing facial puffiness, especially under the eyes.  Steep a bag of chamomile tea, let cool, squeeze out excess liquid and place teabag directly on puffy area for 15 to 30 minutes.
• To reduce itchiness of eczema, mix 4 drops German Chamomile with 6 ounces of an unscented lotion.  Apply directly to affected area twice a day.
• For opening and cleansing pores, make a facial steam bath by adding 4 drops German Chamomile essential oil to 1 quart of boiling water.  Place towel over head to “tent” and put face over bowl.  Make sure to allow water to cool enough so as not to scald your face.

Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor or licensed aromatherapist.  All information contained herein is for informational purposes only.  Please seek professional advice for any condition you may have.

Homemade Aromatherapy Body Sprays

The popularity of aromatherapy has risen significantly over the past decade, one of the main reasons being that people are turning to more natural, toxic-free choices for promoting health and well-being in their daily lives.  There are a variety of products available to use for creating a soothing, relaxing or refreshing aromatherapy environment.  Some are candles, essential oil warmers and spa bath products.

Another effective aromatherapy product is body sprays, also known as spritzers.  Making your own is not only less expensive but you can also make custom sprays to suit what you like best and provide the benefit you wish to achieve.  Aromatherapy body sprays can be useful in helping relieve allergies, calming yourself when you are feeling nervous, or soothing yourself if you have insomnia.  All you need is a basic understanding of what essential oils provide what benefits.  If you are not sure which essential oil is beneficial for what, there are numerous books and websites available that will help.

The basic ingredients for making homemade aromatherapy body sprays are:

                8 oz. of distilled water

                8 drops of essential oil
                2 Tbsp. carrier oil

The essential oil can be anything from angelica to ylang-ylang and the carrier oil can be one of the many available although I prefer sweet almond oil.

Put the above 3 ingredients into a 16 oz. lidded glass jar and shake well.  Then add the ingredients from this jar into your own spritzer/spray bottle as needed.  You should store extra body spray mixture in a place that it will not come in to contact with sunlight such as a bathroom cupboard or a kitchen pantry.

The ideal spray bottle to use for your homemade body spray is a glass perfume bottle.  First, it is better to keep the homemade spray in a glass container.  Second, there is an almost unlimited variety with choice of colors, shapes and sizes of glass spray perfume bottles, and much can be said for adding a visual impact to the emotional, physical and spiritual impact of aromatherapy.  In lieu of purchasing glass perfume bottles, you can use small plastic spray bottles such as those found in any drugstore, usually in travel kit sets.  However, it is not recommended to keep your homemade mixture stored in plastic.

Start today and experiment with different essential oils to find the perfect aromatherapy spray for you.  They can be refreshing, soothing, calming or relaxing depending on your choice of essential oil.  And who knows; in making and bottling the spray, you may just find that perfect gift for someone special who enjoys the personal touch of a homemade gift.

ESSENTIAL OIL WARMERS

Most people have read many articles and blogs about the benefits of using essential oils for overall health and well-being.  One of the most beneficial ways to use essential oils is through inhalation.  This can be accomplished by burning a candle, placing an aromatherapy reed diffuser in a room, or by using an essential oil warmer.

There are two types of oil warmers.  One uses electricity and one uses a tea light candle.  The type you decide to use is completely personal preference.  My preference is the tea light candle oil warmer.  The burn time of a tea light candle is the perfect duration of time for heating the essential oil, you have more options of where to place the oil warmer because you are not limited to areas where you have access to an electrical outlet, and it is better for the environment because you are not consuming electricity.

When choosing the oils you want to warm in an essential oil warmer, keep in mind that although fragrance oils smell wonderful you will not receive the potential health benefits as you would using essential oils.  That is not to say that you should only use essential oils in your warmer.   If all you are looking for is a way to fragrance a room, then definitely use fragrance oil.  They are typically less expensive and will throw a stronger aroma throughout your personal space.  If, however, you are looking to receive the benefits of say, relaxation, then make sure you are purchase oil that is an essential oil.  In the case of aiding in relaxation try lavender.  In the case of re-energizing try any citrus essential oil.

Your choices of essential oil warmers are almost unlimited and the price you will spend varies greatly.  Spend time searching the web to find the type and style of oil warmer that suits your needs and personality.

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AROMATHERAPY REED DIFFUSERS

Filling a room with fragrance can be soothing, calming and relaxing.  Many people create this atmosphere by burning candles.  If you are one of the many people who enjoy the wonderful aromas available for diffusing into a room but do not like the idea of an open flame from a candle, try using aromatherapy reed diffusers.  Heat and open flam is not required to disperse the fragrance.  As a result, reed diffusers are safe for use virtually anywhere.

In additional to an almost unlimited variety of fragrances available for reed diffusers, there are also a wide variety bottle colors, shapes and sizes.  So, in addition to dispersing fragrance throughout your room with aromatherapy reed diffusers, you will also have a stylish accent piece that will fit with any décor.

Reed diffusers work by “wicking” the fragrance oil in the bottle through the porous diffuser reeds.  Once the reeds are saturated, the aroma has nowhere to go so it diffuses throughout the room.  Depending on the amount of diffuser blend oil in your bottle, the diffusing fragrance can last for months.  Turning the saturated reeds occasionally will refresh the scent, giving a stronger scent throw for a longer period of time.

Aromatherapy reed diffusers are a safe, flame-free option for adding fragrance to your personal space.  Without the concern of an open-flame they are also a safe option if you have children or pets.    Do be aware that the diffuser bottles should be kept out of reach of children however.  You do not want them to digest the diffuser oils.





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