Archive for October, 2008
If you’re having trouble sleeping at night you’re not alone. Many people struggle to fall asleep each night. For some it’s insomnia, for others it’s stress. Either way it’s important to know that a lack of sleep can negatively impact a person’s health. People who don’t sleep enough may experience trouble concentrating, irritability and even ulcers.
But before trying prescription sleep medication, try an all-natural alternative. Vanilla-scented candles are known to help people relax and get rid of anxiety. Vanilla essential oil has been used for centuries for its calming and soothing effects.
People don’t usually put too much thought into buying candles for their homes. But they probably would if they knew how many toxic chemicals were used in making most paraffin candles. There is an alternative—100% soy candles burn far cleaner than their paraffin counterparts.
Using only pure soy candles can reduce the amount of air pollution in your home. Make sure that the soy candles you buy are 100% soy. You can tell by checking the label. Many candles are a mix or soy and paraffin, but manufacturers try to pass them off as pure soy.