Friday, October 25, 2013

Stress Relief With A Lavender Scented Neck Wrap

By Elena McDowell


Natural aroma therapy solutions to common ailments such as stress, muscle aches and sleepless nights are becoming very popular today. Many people shy away from prescriptions and over the counter sleep aides because of their side effects. The lavender scented neck wrap has become a leading substitute for drugs. The fragrant aroma and medicinal qualities of the lavender plant work to relieve stress headaches and stiffness while relaxing enough to allow sleep.

There are many options available for the style and size of these products. You will want one that is heavy enough to relieve your pain and transfer heat to the affected areas but be careful not to get one that is so heavy it stresses the shoulder and neck muscles. Personal comfort is essential and the proper weight and design will help to ensure this.

Texture and strength of the cover fabric make a big difference when creating these items. Many factories create them from cottons and flannels. These fabrics are both soft and strong but light enough to allow the aromas to emanate from the wrap. Others are made from velvet or fuzzy fabrics in the form of stuffed animals.

The therapeutic aroma should last several months without refreshing it. When not in use storing it in a plastic bag helps to preserve the fragrance. If circumstances require renewal of the scent there are options available to you.

Many companies offer replacement packets of the herbs in the wraps. Their products come with easily accessed pouch areas that you can simply open and replace the packet inside. These offer the option of changing the type of aroma therapy you have in the packet. Others offer refresher spritzers. With these you simply squirt the fragrance onto the outside of the fabric. These can also be used on your pillow cases to prolong the soothing effects of lavender should you choose not to sleep with the weight on your neck.

The fillers for these items generally are rice or flax seed. Flax seed is the most popular because it is an oil based seed that does not dehydrate when heated or cooled. It also has no scent that interferes with the healing aromas you need. Rice has a tendency to degrade when micro waved and can become burnt easier than flax seed.

When heating or cooling the wraps it is essential that you follow the instructions supplied. Being in the microwave for too long will cause the fillers to scorch. This smell does not go away even if you replace the aroma packets. Placing them in the freezer uncovered can allow moisture into the packaging and cause the fillers to clump and stick together. You must never use a conventional oven when heating them. This may cause a fire in the stove.

Curling up at night with a lavender scented neck wrap can relieve the stress and tension you gather on a daily basis. You can save money and time spent at massage parlors and spas and achieve the same comfort levels at home and you can share with a friend.




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