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Gilroy - Two sisters developed a way to
ease the mind, body and soul, and in doing so are living their
dream.
Heidi Cook and her sister Robin Nelson started a scented candle-making business that they named Kokoro, which translated from Japanese means mind, body and soul. "Having my own business has always been a dream of mine; I just didn't know what it would be," Kokoro founder Cook said. "Sometimes you just have to wait until you get to a certain part in your life and then all of a sudden it just kind of comes to you." Click for more |
| 7. Red roses are a must for your centerpiece. Cut the stems to create a low floral design. Or, ask your florist for petals; they are usually free. Place them in a bag, mist them with your favorite fragrance, then sprinkle over the entire table along with several miniature glass red votive candles. You've created instant mood lighting and an alluring aroma. Click for more |
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DENVER -- Before Manny Legace blew out
the candles, he shut out the Avalanche.
Legace, who turned 33 yesterday, handed Colorado its first shutout of the season, leading Detroit past the Avalanche 3-0 at the Pepsi Center. "I finally won one on my birthday," Legace said. "I've been playing games on my birthday all my life and lost them all - until this one Click for more |
| I had missed Valentines Day by 24 hours. I
came home [from the road] a day late. When I walk in, there were candles
everywhere, nothing but candles in the house. They led to the bedroom,
where I'm sure you can imagine what I found and what happened next. When
that happens, it's cell phones off, pagers off, no TV -- hey, you got a
job to do at that point. For music, it's a Brian McKnight vibe.
Anytime and I Remember You - just put 'em on and keep it
going. I get more pleasure by giving pleasure than getting pleasured. Click for more |
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"Soy Candles – the Healthy Aromatherapy Choice"
by Gaines Bishop for SelfGrowth.com 4/26/04
Light the way to a cleaner future with soot free soy candles, healthy alternatives to paraffin candles. Soy candles come from a vegetable (soy beans), are non-toxic, do not produce soot, are 100% biodegradable, burn 50% longer, and burn at a lower temperature than paraffin.
A
byproduct in the petroleum refining chain, paraffin emits high levels of toxic
chemicals that include lead benzene (the same as from your car tail pipe) and
acetone, both known to be carcinogenic. Paraffin candles pollute indoor air
and lungs, as does the lead present in the wick of many imported candles.
Burning paraffin candles have been identified as causing more damage than
inhaling second hand smoke. And as for using paraffin candles in aromatherapy
- how can you call inhaling toxic waste good therapy?
Another problem with soot is cleaning it off your walls, carpet, couch, and
appliances, which can become impossible. The electrically charged bond is too
strong for household cleaners to break. Many times you have little choice but
to replace the soiled surfaces or buy new items.
One homeowner in Texas faced nearly $200,000 in damages and replacement costs
because of candle soot. The soot particles infested her heating and cooling
ductwork, which had to be replaced. Much of her furniture was covered by
candle soot.
Soy candles burn clean with no toxins or soot. The fact that they burn longer
is an added bonus! Look for soy candles today and rest assured that you are
burning a HEALTHY aromatherapy candle.
"Environmentally Friendly Candles Available"
If you are like many people, you probably enjoy burning candles. They create a nice mood and make your house smell wonderful. But do you know what the main ingredient in most candles is and the health problems it can cause?
Paraffin wax is made from petroleum and produces carcinogens and soot when burned. In fact, one air quality researcher stated that the soot from a paraffin candle contains many of the same toxins produced by burning diesel fuel. Some byproducts are benzene, acetone, xylene, formaldehyde, and acetaldehyde. Even many of the seemingly healthy, aromatherapy candles sold today can do more harm than good. Burning paraffin wax can also set off various allergies and the American Lung Association has warned consumers of unhealthy indoor air quality from burning paraffin candles.
Soy candles offer a cleaner and healthier alternative, yet many people aren’t even aware that they exist. Made from soybeans, they come in as many “flavors” as conventional candles.
According to
several manufacturers, soy candles last
50% longer than petroleum-based paraffin candles. They also burn slower and
cooler (helping to better distribute fragrance), are non-toxic, less likely to
trigger allergies, and produce approximately 90% less soot than paraffin
candles. And how many of us have tried to clean up paraffin wax off the
furniture or carpet? One added bonus is that spills clean up with hot soapy
water. These factors tend to make them more animal and child-friendly than
traditional candles.
Soy wax should also be a favorite of environmentally conscious consumers since
it isn’t made from petroleum products, like paraffin candles. The soy in candles
is made from American-grown soybeans, it's biodegradable, a renewable resource,
and from a global point of view, it "supports the U.S. economy instead of
foreign oil conglomerates." An estimate claims that if soybean candles
represented just 10% of the existing candle market, it would require an
additional 55 million pounds of “American Grown” soybean oil.
If a candle doesn't explicitly state it is soy on the label, it is probably a paraffin candle. Soy candles appear more opaque with a whitish film. There are a number of businesses that sell these candles on the web, though I have so far been unable to locate any retail stores that carry them in Ventura County. I found ten pages worth on the Internet just by entering “soy candles”. Ask your favorite health food store or candle/gift shop if they would be interested in carrying them.
So if you want that wonderful candle ambiance but want to reduce your health risks and do the right thing environmentally, give soy candles a try.
"Soybean Candles Get Stars Fired Up"By Kelly Carter for USA Today 8/20/2002
"Los Angeles - Celebrities are hot for soybean wax candles. They like the scents and the fact that the candles are environmentally correct.
"I have started using soy candles because they burn clean and last much longer," says Mandy Moore.
Some candles are made from animal fat. Vegan Alicia Silverstone hadn’t burned a candle in six years until discovering...soybean wax candles. Sharon Stone, Charlize Theron, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith and Renee Zellweger also like them."
Energy Times - 10/2002
"Cleaner Candles"
"Light the way to a cleaner future with soot and lead-free candles, healthy alternatives to paraffin candles. A byproduct in the petroleum refining chain, paraffin emits high levels of toxic chemicals that include lead benzene and acetone. Paraffin candles pollute indoor air and lungs, as does the lead present in many wicks."
EPA Report: Candles & Incense
Note: The following is from the EPA Report "Candles and Incense As Potential Sources of Indoor Air Pollution: Market Analysis And Literature Review, " dated Jan. 2001. Prepared by National Risk Management, Research Laboratory.
"Black Soot Deposition (BSD) is also referred to as ghosting, carbon tracking, carbon tracing, and dirty house syndrome. Complaints of BSD have risen significantly since 1992 (Krause, 1999).
Black soot is the product of the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels. Complete combustion would result in a blue flame, and would produce negligible amounts of soot and carbon monoxide. Until recently, the source for the black soot in homes was unknown.
Through interviews and recent experiments, it is now believed that frequent candle burning is one of the sources of black soot. The amount of soot produced can vary greatly from candle to candle.
One type of candle can produce as much as 100 times more soot than another type."
Are Scented Candles Damaging Your Home?"
The use of candles dates back to prehistoric times. They've been used for lighting, heating, and decoration. Candles might also be causing irreparable damage to your home — and your insurance might not cover it.
Candle soot
Many of the popular scented candles today are made by mixing oils into the candle wax. The more oil in a candle, the stronger the scent. More oil also means a higher potential for soot, which can eventually coat your carpets, drapes, and furniture.
After the soot settles, cleaning it off your walls, carpet, couch, and appliances can become impossible. The electrically charged bond is too strong for household cleaners to break. You have little choice but to replace the soiled surfaces or buy new items.
Ron Bailey, engineer and owner of Bailey Engineering in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has tested candles. One of Bailey's tests involved using a model home as the proving ground. He burned four candles for 15 hours. Soot deposited on the walls, appliances, and drapes.
Bailey says he’s seen homes, where candle soot has caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage. "It's eye-opening. They had to replace the carpets and clean up and repaint the walls," he says.
One homeowner in Texas faced nearly $200,000 in damages and replacement costs because of candle soot. The soot particles infested her heating and cooling ductwork, which had to be replaced. Much of her furniture was covered by candle soot.
Frank Vigil, a building specialist with the Applied Building Science Team at North Carolina State University, says the problems from candle soot are becoming more and more evident. Vigil has investigated several cases, including one in which he was hired by State Farm. "There was quite substantial property damage [in that case], over $10,000," he says.
Vigil says he knows of many claims made against insurance companies as a result of soot from candles. "This is becoming a big issue, near epidemic in proportions," he says.
Purdue News - 11/1996
“Soy candles come from a vegetable, are non-toxic, do not produce soot, are 100% biodegradable, burn 50% longer, and burn at a lower temperature than paraffin. ...paraffin candles give off petroleum soot and toxic aromatic hydrocarbons that we and our children inhale. Burning paraffin candles have been identified as causing more damage than inhaling second hand smoke. Those innocent looking highly scented paraffin candles are poisoning you and your children. And as for using paraffin candles in aromatherapy - how can you call inhaling toxic waste good therapy?”
Home insurance might not pay
Insurance companies have not addressed candle soot specifically in homeowner's policy language, and the industry's stance on the issue is ambiguous.
"There's a potential for coverage, but like every other claim, it will be investigated on its own merits," says Phil Supple, a spokesman for State Farm. "We would look particularly closely at the 'named peril provision' in the policy." That's the provision spelling out what is and what is not covered. In addition, home insurance policies have what's called a "sudden and accidental occurrence" provision, which separates harmful events that happen suddenly from those that develop over time.
Candle makers warn customers about soot
Candle-Lite Incorporated, based in Leesburg, Ohio, does provide specific warnings on its candles about soot. Some of its warning labels read, "For best burning performance and to reduce soot emissions, trim wick to ¼ inch, and do not burn candle near a draft."
Most labels don't say why consumers should trim the candle's wick before lighting. "The labels are to ensure the candles burn evenly," says Maryanne McDermott, executive vice president of the National Candle Association, a group that provides guidelines for the industry. McDermott says an even-burning candle won't produce soot.
"There could be deposits that certainly would be noticeable," says Jim Becker, an engineer for American Greetings' candle unit. "I've had experiences in my home in which I've burned a candle and there was a lot of smoke that was generated. I'm sure a very bad situation could arise."
McDermott points out, "Candles have been used for hundreds of years without problems." Of course, the tremendous popularity of aromatherapy and scented candles presents problems that no one has dealt with before. McDermott also says burning candles in drafty places — which can create soot — is a "dumb thing to do. You can see [the uneven burning]. I think it's common sense."
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