Friday, December 27, 2013

Fragrant And Useful Lavender Neck Wraps

By Jeannie Chapman


There are many factors that one may experience through their daily activities that can cause stress, strain and tension in the muscles. Sometimes, this can be so severe that those tightened nerves can lead to additional health concerns like headaches. Respite from the discomfort can be found in natural herbal products such as lavender neck wraps.

The beauty of the wrap concept is that it is quite versatile in how it is used. It is designed to have its length several times longer than its width, permitting it to be coiled around most any jointed area or laid out on any basically flat surface. Knees, necks, arms, elbows, backs and tummies can all be treated with this one item.

The pouches are able to provide the combination of temperature delivered healing and aromatherapy because of the unique mixture that is contained inside them. Lavender, perhaps the most popular healing herb worldwide, is used as a way to calm the nerves and encourage the body to relax. That is added to some type of grain item like flax or grape seed, buckwheat hulls and wheat to act as a conductor for the coolness or the heat.

With the one product, an individual is able to provide tired, aching muscles with either chilly relief or a deep penetrating warmth. For a drier, easier to handle alternative to the traditional ice pack, the herbal package can be cooled in the freezer for a few hours and will stay cool for hours after being removed. For heat therapy, a few seconds inside the microwave will provide a safer option to a heating pad.

The grain substances used inside the pouches are the secret to the versatile nature of temperature control. They have the ability to store both hot and cold for long periods of time. Thus, one has the flexibility of having both an ice pack and heating pad in one convenient, natural and reusable product.

Adding the fragrant herb to the mix creates yet another benefit. Aromatherapy is the treatment of conditions through smell and the lovely scent of lavender is nearly synonymous with relaxation. It calms the nerves, eases the mind, lowers pulse and blood pressure, reduces anxiety, releases depression and can also help an insomniac find the chance to finally rest.

The design of these products also lends to their versatility. Being loosely filled with the herbs and grains, the pouches are several times longer than they are wide and are generally soft and floppy to the touch. This makes them flexible enough to be laid across a relatively flat surface such as the back or stomach, or wrapped around a contoured area like the shoulders or knees, providing soothing relief to all sides evenly and at once.

Anyone looking for a safe, natural way to combat the negative effects of a stressful situation could benefit from the use of lavender neck wraps. The beautiful and calming aroma of the herbs encourages relaxation while the grains deliver temperature treatment. This is just one of many homeopathic remedies and treatments.




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