Better Sleep 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 wraps should be stored in plastic in the refrigerator when not in use. This ensures that the therapy scents will stay active for a long time. If you find that you need to refresh the essence there are ways to do this that are easy and relatively inexpensive.

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.

You will find that flax seed is the preferred filler for most producers of wraps. Long grain rice is also used, especially by people who are making their own therapeutic aroma items. Flax seed has no scent and does not interfere with the healing properties being offered. It is an oil based seed that does not degrade with use. Both of these fillers burn if over heated but long grain rice is more susceptible to heat from the microwave.

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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