Science has known for some time the power of the senses, said Janis Burke, a preceptor at the Washington State University. Course smells can bring back warm memories. The holidays are filled with wonderful aromas of cookies, breads baking and pine trees with sparkling lights. These smells remind us of family, friends and happy times together. If you have no time to bake or put up a real tree, then candles scented with vanilla or pine might be an option.
Many candles are available at prices to fit about any budget.
If you are interested in aromatherapy for your health then look for 100 percent pure essential plant oils found only from reputable essential oil dealers. Aromatherapy offers the following advice. The label should state 100 percent pure oil and that it was cold pressed or steam distilled. Be cautious when buying oils in health stores or nutrition centers as some oils are cut with alcohol or petroleum products which can cause you to react to the additive and not the oil. Just pour a small amount in a dish with a drop of essential oil and you can let the smell drift in the room or you can apply it to your skin for a wonderful massage to help your skin and your health.