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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Stress Relief With A Lavender Scented Neck Wrap

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By Elena McDowell


Stress and sore achy muscles are a fact of life. They cause people to lose sleep and perform poorly in their day to day lives. To combat the stress and tension many people have turned to the lavender scented neck wrap as a substitute for medications that cause unwanted side effects. Lavender is known to ease stress and tension with it's aromatic and soothing qualities.

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.

How long the aromas last is dependant on how often you use them and whether or not you store them in plastic when not in use. They can be renewed by using a replacement method appropriate for the product you purchased. These are usually very cost effective.

Refresher spritzers are available from local shops. These offer you the advantage of simply spraying a fresh shot of aroma onto your wrap. You can also use these spritzers on pillows or plush animals that you sleep with for over night comfort. Another option are the replacement packets that many companies offer. To use these you can simply open the seam on the cover and place the new packet into the hole. A quick slip stitch will keep it in place.

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.

You do not want to over heat the flax seed in these things. The result will be a scorched smell that you cannot get rid of. Follow timing instructions closely to ensure safety. Long grain rice is more susceptible to the heat than flax seed. Never try to use a conventional oven for heating purposes. These are microwave only items. You must also be cautious when around water. If they are immersed in water they are ruined. The fillings will clump and stick together and the special aromas will be gone.

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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