What is Aromatherapy?

Have you ever walked outside and smelled the fresh aroma of the flowers or rain? What types of feelings came up for you? If you are like any other person, smells can bring up various memories some fond, some not so fond. This is the power of our olfactory or sense of smell. When we burn candles with scents we are engaging one of our strongest senses-smell (olfactory). When you cut a lemon or smell flowers this is engaging that sense.This allows for us to go back in time and think of pleasant memories we have associated with a specific scent. This also occurs with candles. Not only can scent trigger memories of places, people, and important events in our lives, inhaling the right essential oil fragrance can reduce stress, improve mood, increase energy, reduce anxiety and aid in a peaceful night's sleep. According to HealthLine Newsletter, aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils medicinally to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. It enhances both physical and emotional health. Aromatherapy is used in different ways; diffusers, lotions, body oils, inhalers, spritzers and last but not least candles. Lit 256 is adamant about utilizing essential oils in our candles so that our customers can have the most healing experience every time they light one of our candles. The scents should relax, release and rejuvenate the mind body and spirit.

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