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Aromatherapy Candles
By M J Plaster, Fri Dec 9th

Nothing turns a commonplace, ho-hum room into a radiant,inviting setting faster than the flicker of a few ordinarycandles scattered strategically throughout the room. Add scentedcandles and you can quickly evoke childhood memories, transportyour imagination to a tropical island, or infuse the room withthe crisp scent of a pine forest. Aromatherapy candles add yetanother dimension to the equation.

Aromatherapy candles release a small, but continuous stream ofherbal and floral essential into the air as they burn. Thechemicals in the essential enter your body as you breathe,and travel throughout the body, including the brain, through thebloodstream. You receive subtle benefits as the chemicalsinteract with your body. Don't expect to receive full healingbenefits by lighting a candle, but aromatherapy candles providethe same dual benefits inherent in conventional aromatherapy inless concentrated doses: smell therapy and chemical reactions tothe essential oils.

Burn aromatherapy candles to alter, enhance, and improve yourstate of mind while adding a touch of nature's pure perfume toyour surroundings. What a pleasant, powerful quick fix to anotherwise rotten day, not to mention a less destructivealternative to downing a pint of ice cream or a pound ofchocolate to chase away the blahs.

Let aromatherapy candles help set the right mood for others withwhom you spend time. Your guests will only know that you havethat "special something," that magical touch when it comes tohospitality.

Tips for Using Aromatherapy Candles:

Make sure that you purchase aromatherapy candles, not justscented candles. Look for labels that include "pure essentialoils."

Select the right candle for the situation. The best way toensure that you have selected the best candle to achieve yourgoal is to purchase a candle with labeling that reflects yourdesired effect.

Invigorate - Perhaps you arrive home lethargic and drained aftera grueling day at work, and like so many other busy parents,your workday at home is just beginningwith no time for anintervening catnap. Treat yourself to a short break, and lightan energizing aromatherapy candle. Invigorating candlestypically contain some mixture of from the mint and citrusfamilies. The mint essential oilspeppermint, spearmint, basil,and eucalyptusprovide quick stimulation, revitalization, and anextra dose of energy. Other invigorating essential includecedar, rosemary, cinnamon, geranium, cassia, and vanilla.

Relax Sometimes a sense of accomplishment or closure leavesyou wired. You know that feeling. You've finished a big project,and you're bursting at the seams with energy when you reallywant to kick back, relax and enjoy some quiet time. Light astress-releasing aromatherapy candle, take a few deep breaths,and allow your mind to clear. Stress-releasing essential oilsinclude lavender, chamomile, patchouli, geranium and rose.

Concentrate - Use aromatherapy candles to improve concentrationwhen you need to tap into your creative powers. Nothing sparkscreativity like the ability to concentrate and block mental andenvironmental distractions. Citrus essential help you toconcentrate: lemon, orange, grapefruit, lemongrass, andbergamot.

Add atmosphere You've planned a quiet evening at home withthat special someone, and you've made every effort to impress.You've cooked a dinner right out of a Parisian bistro, freshflowers grace your home, the table is set with china and linennapkins, the wine is chilling, and you've never looked better.Add the final touch with an aromatherapy candle containing someof the sensual essential oils: Ylang ylang, vanilla, neroli,rose, clary sage, sandalwood.

When using candles to add atmosphere, grouping candles togetheris fine, but less can be more. You're striving for natural andnonchalant: think elegant understatement, not sacrificial altar.

When you light more than one aromatherapy candle, burn candleswith complementary, not competing essential oils. You don't wantto burn candles with invigorating along with candles thatcontain a relaxing mixture of oils. Your body will receive mixedsignals.

Why reserve your aromatherapy candles for special occasions orfor company? Add an elegant touch and a little mood to youreveryday life. What else can add so much pleasure with so littleeffort? Include aromatherapy candles in your repertoire to turnthe mere ordinary into the extraordinary.

About the author:M J Plaster is a successful author who provides information onshopping online forhttp://www.candles-4-u.com/candle_holders.htm,http://www.candles-4-u.com/aromatherapy.htm, andhttp://www.candles-4-u.com/soy_candles.htm. M J Plaster has beena commercial freelance writer for almost two decades, mostrecently specializing in home and garden, the low-carblifestyle, investing, and anything that defines la dolce vita.