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If you are interested in doing your own aromatherapy with essential oils there are a few basic ones that aromatherapy experts recommend purchasing.  You can find them in any local health food store and are relatively inexpensive to purchase.  The essential oils are citrus oils, floral oils, lavender, peppermint, rosemary and tea tree.  These oils are versatile and safe to use for beginners.  

To enhance your mood, try one of the citrus oils you purchased: lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit.  Your floral oils are great for stress relief: lavender, peppermint and rosemary.  Lavender is a versatile oil, can be used for bruises, insect bites, cuts, sleep and for stress relief inhalation.  Peppermint eases stomach aches and stimulates a tired feeling.  Rosemary is invigorating and works best in inhalation from a diffuser, aroma lamp or directly from the bottle.  Tea tree oil can be used as a mild antiseptic, apply it directly to the skin to heal cuts and pimples. 

Essential oils can be used in different ways in your home.  Some ideas are adding them to your humidifier, vaporizer, diffusers, spray bottles of water, baths, lamp rings, candle wax, or just inhalation directly from the oil bottle.  If you are thinking of using your essential oil internally, be sure and consult a medical doctor first.  Some oils are dangerous if used this way.  You should always research the essential oil you are planning on using beforehand to know its side effects if any and how best to use it.  A special note for pregnant women, you should avoid certain oils.  They are calamus, mugwort, pennyroyal, sage, wintergreen, basil, hyssop, myrrh, marjoram and thyme. 

To preserve your oil be sure and store it in a cool, dark place.  A dark, tinted glass bottle is best.  Light can damage the essential oil. 

Try using a gourmet body massage soy candle from the spa collection for a true aromatherapy experience.  Share it with your spouse for a romantic get-away and indulge yourself to a full body massage in your own home.  Great gift idea for use in the cold winter months ahead to help stay warm.   

The basis of how essential oils works on our body through inhalation is as follows;

1. They have an immediate effect on our sense of smell or also know as olfaction. 
2. When we inhale essential oils our olfactory receptors are stimulated.
3. This is transmitted to the limbic system, which is the emotional center of our brain.
4. The limbic system is connected to the areas of our brain that operate the memory, respiratory or breathing, circulatory or blood, and the endocrine glands.
5. The endocrine glands regulate different hormone levels in our body.
6. The property of the essential oil that was inhaled, will determine what system is involved and what kind of stimulation occurs.

Essential oils are also effective when used topically or on the skin.  When used in massage oils the route of administration is two-fold.  One in the inhalation of the oil, thus working as explained above, and two in a topical application as the oil is massaged into the skin. 

1. Topically, they penetrate the skin tissues.
2. Next they find their way into the bloodstream or circulatory system.
3. Here they are transported to the organs and other systems of the body.

How many of you have been to the spa and had a terrific massage with a wonderful smelling massage oil?  Now you can have that massage right in the comfort of your own home with a gourmet body massage soy candle.  Share the experience with your loved one and spread the love around!

There are many forms of aromatherapy.  Take for example the application of scented body lotion or body spray or perfume.  Then there is taking a warm fragrant bath, burning potpourri, or even just walking through a scented garden.  Last but not least is the burning of a scented candle.  How many of these have you done and not realized it was a form of aromatherapy?  Even better yet is the lighting of a scented soy candle.  You get added benefits in the use of a scented soy candle; less soot, renewable resource, non-toxic, longer burn time.  In fact a soy candle will burn 50% longer than a paraffin candle.

Aromatherapists have known for a long time that odors have a huge impact on how we feel, our mood.  Medical research has also stumbled upon this significant fact.  The sense of smell is strongly linked to our brain and our emotions.  Scents can take us for a walk on memory lane, pleasant or unpleasant.  Alan Hirsch M.D., a neurologist and psychiatrist, states that “smells act directly on the brain, like a drug.  We know that from brain wave frequency studies that smelling lavender increases alpha waves in the back of the head, which are associated with relaxation.  An odor such as jasmine increases brain waves in the front of the head, which are associated with a more alert state of consciousness.”  As you can see the medical profession has also begun to recognize the value of aromatherapy in medicine.  But they have only begun!

Aromatherapy uses the essences of aromatic plants.  These essences are the essential oils that are in high concentration from the plants.  Aromatherapy then is the art of using these essential oils to promote healing of the body and mind.  The oils are found in various parts of the plants like the flowers, leaves, twigs, bark or rinds of the fruits.  They can be used in combinations or alone.  There are different methods of extracting the oils which can be time consuming and expensive.  The essential oils themselves can be expensive, but a small drop goes a long way and is very effective.  You can purchase essential oils from catalogs, websites, and in health food stores.  You can also purchase scented soy candles from the same places.  Why not try one today and get in the aromatherapy groove!

Aromatherapy is a term used to refer to various traditions making the use of essential oils.  They could sometimes be used in conjunction with other alternative medical practices and spiritual beliefs.  Common use of aromatherapy products include medicine, massaging products, and any topical application that includes the use of essential oils.  Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine using essential oils {EOs} and various aromatic compounds from the plant.  The purpose is to affect your mind or health.  When the plant is used to make essential oils only the monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes are recovered.  This is what makes them unique from other herbal products in which the lighter phytomolecules are recovered with the distillation process. 

There are various routes of administration of aromatherapy compounds.  Included are: 

1.  direct inhalation-used for respiratory disinfection, decongestant, expectoration as well as psychological effects.
2. aerial diffusion- used for aerial disinfection or environmental fragrances.
3. oral, vaginal, rectal- used for infection, congestion, parasites, perfume for body scenting, and anointment’s.
4. topical applications- used for general massage, baths, compresses, and therapeutic skin care.

Then there is the use of aromatherapy in candles.  This route of administration would be be direct inhalation.  Another route would be with topical application when using a gourmet body massage soy candle from the spa collection.  The fragrances offered are Citrus Fantasy, Cool Breeze, Enchanted Journey, Lavender Fields, Pleasant Dreams and Sensual Moments.  With cold weather coming snuggle up close to that special someone and offer them a body massage to take away the winter blahs.  These special soy candles will add vigor to your love life. 

Aromatherapy is the prevention or treatment of disease with the use of essential oils.  The way it works is twofold.  One is upon the brain with the influence of aroma where it is inhaled through the olfactory system or nose.  The other mechanism of working is by direct pharmacological effects or science of drugs in the usage of the essential oils. 

In France where aromatherapy originated it is incorporated into mainstream medicine.  Some essential oils are considered like our narcotics in that they are regulated and available only by prescription and administered by a doctor.  The doctors use an aromatogram in deciding which essential oil to use.  They actually collect a sample of the infected area and grow or culture it in a petri dish.  The petri dishes have been inoculated with different essential oils and studied to see which one retards growth of the infection and then is used to treat the patient. 

Essential oils are included in the national pharmacopoeia of many countries.  Japan, Germany, Russia and the United States do not recognize aromatherapy as a valid branch of medicine.  In the United States aromatherapy is considered an alternative form of medicine. 

Essential oils used in massage oils when applied to the skin activate thermal receptors, kill microbes and fungi.  When used in aroma {scent} therapy they activate the emotional centers of the brain and the limbic system.  When used in internal applications they may stimulate the immune system.  This route is mainly in pharmacological drugs and not generally recommended for home use unless diluted. 

Aromatherapy soy candles works by inhalation on your olfactory system.  They activate emotional centers in your brain, giving you an altered or enhanced mood response.  Thus they can be used as a relief for stress.  Aromatherapy soy candles come in the following fragrances Cool Breeze, Citrus Fantasy, Enchanted Journey, Lavender Fields, Pleasant Dreams, and Sensual Moments.

Essential oils are fragrant oils extracted from plants mainly through the process of steam distillation.  Essential oils can vary in price.  Depending on what country the oil is from, the amount of the harvest, the type of extraction process used, and how desirable the oil is, will help to determine the price put on that oil.  Organic and wild harvested oils tend to be higher in cost.  Indian Sandalwood comes from a species that is endangered and the aroma is more desirable for use than Australian Sandalwood, therefore it is twice as expensive. 

There are safety concerns when using essential oils.  Due to the high concentration of the oils they can be irritating to the skin unless diluted with a carrier oil.  A carrier oil is typically an oily plant triacylglyceride used for dilution of essential oils for use on the skin.  Licensed aromatherapy professionals don’t recommend self prescription of essential oils due to the high toxic nature of some of them.  Never take them internally unless prescribed by a doctor as some are extremely toxic when taken this way, like Eucalyptus.  Also sage, hyssop, thuja, and cedar can cause toxic reactions when ingested.  Be sure and keep them out of reach of children and pets.  If you are receiving conventional medicines, oils may interfere and have a negative interaction, ingested or applied to the skin.  Example is Sweet Birch and Wintergreen can cause hemorrhaging in people who take the anticoagulant Warfarin.  As with any medicine, it may be safe for the general public but in pregnant and lactating women it may be a hazard.  Before using essential oils be sure you have researched it and know the hazards that might come from using it and the route of usage.  If in doubt be sure and check with a health professional before beginning use of the essential oil.

Medical professionals have come to the consensus that some aromas have shown effects on mood and relaxation.  In dental mouthwash products it has been shown that oils have an intended effect.  Also researchers have shown that aromatherapy has significantly reduced claustrophobia for MRI patients by the use of vanilla.  Another newer use of essential oils are the body massage oil candles and aromatherapy soy candles. 

Visit our Spa Collection.  Included in this collection are the aromatherapy soy candles and the gourmet body massage soy candles.  This collection is made with pure essential oils and contains all-natural aromatherapy soy candles.  The fragrances are aromatic, captivating and sensual.  Each fragrance is designed to provide a unique aromatherapy experience. 

Odors can be an instant mood lifter or bring you down.  Being aware of the smells around you and the effect they have on you will help you to handle your given response.  You can take charge of your moods by learning the powerful principle of fragrance as an instant mood lifter.  Here are some more fragrances and the effects they have on your mood.

1. Need more energy.  Try these three fragrances: peppermint, rosemary, and basil.  A cotton ball with peppermint essential oil applied to it and sniffed can help with the slumps.  Make a spray out of distilled water,  two teaspoons of almond oil, two drops each of the peppermint, rosemary, basil essential oils and mix by shaking.  Then simply spray as needed for your energy boost. 
2. Need to reduce your stress level.  Try these three fragrances: fennel, lavender, and cedar wood.  You can make a calming spray by following the above recipe, only substituting these three essential oils instead.  Again for a quick stress reliever, use a cotton ball and apply a mixture of these oils and take a deep sniff. 
3. Need to add some passion in your life.  Try a mixture of bergamot, orange, and ginger essential oils.  Just a few whiffs will enhance passionate feelings.  You can use scented soy candles with these fragrances mixed together or separate and burn them at the same time. 

With winter coming and the cold weather keeping us indoors more and more, why not boost your mood with the power of fragrance in the form of your favorite scented soy candle.

Aromatherapy is vastly growing in the field of alternative medicine.  It is used in clinics, hospitals, hospice, and homes.  Its uses are in pain management and rehabilitation.   It also has usage with a healing effect of the mind and spirit.  After being inhaled or applied to the skin aromatherapy essential oils can provide and promote hormonal balance, calmness, stress relief, rejuvenation and much more. 

Essential Oils are aromatic essences extracted from grasses, seeds, plants, flowers, trees, fruits and bark.  They have a distinctive therapeutic, psychological, and physiological property which can improve and help prevent illness.  There are over 300 essential oils on the market today.  They have associated with them these properties: antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, pain relief, antidepressant, and expectorant.  Some have the benefit of stimulation, relaxation, improvement of the digestion , and diuretic properties{ helping to rid the body of excessive fluids}.  To obtain any benefit from using essential oils they should be pure and natural, made from the raw material.  Synthetically made oils do not have the same benefits.

Body massage soy candles are made using pure essential oils in the spa collection.  They will heighten your senses of sight, touch and smell.  They will rejuvenate, hydrate and soften your skin.  Most of all they will ignite your love life.  Share one today with your special someone! 

The definition of aroma-therapeutic quality is that there is no synthetic fragrance in the product you are buying, only pure essential oils and plant extracts.  Essential oils and pure plant extracts are more expensive than synthetic fragrances.  Larger companies aren’t willing to make that kind of investment, but smaller companies are willing to invest, to keep up and become better than the big fish in the ocean. 

Do you have dry and sensitive skin?  Check to be sure the product you have just purchased does not contain alcohol as it drys the skin.  Does the product contain the word “perfume”?  Will it is made from petroleum derivatives and can’t be good for your skin.  And what about candles?  Aromatherapy candles are everywhere, but what kind of wax are they made from?  Remember paraffin candles are known to contain carcinogenic toxins.  Try instead a aromatherapy soy candle which is natural and non-carcinogenic.

Essential oils have been used by the Greeks, Romans, and Ancient Egyptians for bathing, body massages, and for embalming the dead.  It did not have a word then to describe the practice but today we do.  In 1930 a French chemist by the name of Rene Maurice Gattefosse coined the term for the therapeutic use of essential oils as aromatherapy.  He had burnt his hand and applied lavender oil to it and realized there was no scar left.  This began his study of the use of essential oils for their psycho-therapeutic benefits.  In World War II, French army surgeon Dr. Jean Valnet used essential oils as antiseptics.  Then later Madame Marguerite Maury began prescribing essential oils as remedies for her patients, elevating aromatherapy as a holistic therapy.  Also credited to her is the modern day usage of essential oils in massage.

Today you can have your own personal body massage with essential oils in the form of a gourmet body massage soy candle.  This new form of a soy candle will heighten your love life.  Each candle has enough for 10 full body massages.  You can choose from over 50 fragrances. 

The nutrient rich oils contained in the gourmet body massage soy candle will rejuvenate, soften and hydrate the skin leaving it deeply moisturized.  Along with improving skin resiliency and texture, the massage soy oil blend will leave your skin luxurious, silky smooth and delicately scented.

The gourmet body massage soy candles are environmentally friendly and made using only the finest ingredients available: cosmetic, grade soy oil; grape-seed oil; Shea butter; mango butter; jojoba oil; vitamin E; and beeswax.  Candles from the spa collection include only 100 % pure essential oils to achieve a true aromatherapy experience.  The other collections are produced using only skin safe fragrance oils.

Why not give your loved one and yourself a true aromatherapy experience in the comfort of your own home.  Enjoy and relax with a gourmet body massage soy candle!