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Christmas is the perfect time for me to reflect on the past year. A time for me to think about what I have done for others and what other people have done for me. I could not ever repay my husband, children and grandchildren for their unconditional love and for all their understanding. I also remember why we celebrate Christmas to begin with, the birth of Christ. I always think about the three wise men baring gifts and what those gifts were. Gold, frankincense and myrrh were the gifts presented to the Baby Jesus.
In biblical days Queen Esther was bathed in oil of myrrh for six months and another six months in other aloes and perfumes before she was presented to the king, this was how women would beautify themselves. Now days we use myrrh in aromatherapy candles for healing, purifying and uplifting. Myrrh oil is also used to help alleviate wrinkles and also to uplift skin and rejuvenate mature complexions. The Greek culture used myrrh oil as part of their soldiers combat gear because of it’s very high antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties.
I love Christmas, it really is the most wonderful time of the year, the lights, the snow (even though I don’t like the cold) the ground all covered in white, the trees covered and all the different colored lights against the snow, how very pretty. I really enjoy going shopping and seeing all the stores decorated and the sound of Christmas music, it is so great. The best part to me is Christmas morning and getting to watch the kids open gifts and the looks on their faces, how very innocent.
Now the not so fun part is the stress that goes along with the Christmas shopping, the traffic, the snowy roads and it seems I can never find a decent parking spot so I have to walk forever (it feels) to get in the mall just to fight the many people that probably feel the same stress that I do. However, the great part is going home getting everything taken care of, settling down to a nice hot bath with 2 or 3 aromatherapy candles burning and being able to put the season back into perspective. What a great time of the year.
Have you ever had to spend time somewhere you really did not want to be? Well I did, I wake up early one morning with the 
worst headache in the world, and where else do I have to be but work. Now mind you, I have a stressful job because I work in a nursing home. I work directly with the elderly who have alzheimers, mix that with a tremondous headace not a good combination.
I make it through the day, I’m not sure how but I did. All day long the only thing I can think about is how to get rid of the pain in my head, I took excedrine, advil and nothing worked. So I go home and I light some lavender scented aromatherapy candles, fixed a nice hot bath with aromatherapy bath salts and soaked away my pain. I’m not kidding, within an hour I was feeling great and I was able to go to bed and go right to sleep. I swear by aromatherapy for any aches, pains, stressful days or even to create a romantic evening with the one I love.
When looking for the perfect Christmas gift for someone special I used to find it a bit overwhelming and even difficult. However, I have found that aromatherapy products can certainly be that perfect gift you may be looking for.
You can find such a wide variety, from aromatherapy candles to essential oils, burners, along with bath and spa treatments. It doesn’t matter what the occasion, Christmas, birthday or showers, aromatherapy gifts are great to give and to receive.
All women enjoy pampering themselves once in awhile, but not all women take the time or spend the money on themselves, that is where you come in. All you need to do is think about what kind of person she is, what kind of life does she lead and would she benefit from a reduction in stress or how about an increase in energy? You can find whatever kind of aromatherapy she needs, include a message as a personal touch. You can make all the differance in someone’s day by just selecting aromatherapy gifts.
If your stressed out or just want to focus, aromatherapy candles can help. Over 6000 years ago the egyptians used aromatherapy in baths and massages. In the 1930’s it became an alternative method of healing.
Today, aromatherapy candles are used widely to heal the mind, body & spirit. Essential oils in the candles flow through your body to set the right mood.
If you have had a long day at work, had a long day with the kids, aromatherapy candles can melt the stress away. Just light the candle, sit back with a good book or just relax and begin to feel the differance.