Your Health & Our Planet
100% Pure BeesWax
cited articles about the choice of using
Beeswax or Paraffin Candles...
With our love of Nature and the Planet Earth we wanted to research the benefits of Beeswax. Here we have compiled the differences of burning Beeswax Candles and Paraffin Candles.What we have found is eye opening to us and makes us realize we are producing an all natural and made in the USA product for you and your family plus we're leaving less carbon footprints on our Planet. Please read the articles we have found and have cited on the benefits of choosing our Pure Beeswax candles over their Paraffin Candles.
We respect Mother Earth and will do our best to protect her for the future!
Nature Provides Us With A Chance To Choose
The Good Over The Not So Good...
Most natural beeswax candles are poured solid. They almost always have difficulty burning because the particulate in raw, unfiltered beeswax clogs the wick, resulting in a weak flame and tunneling. Our candles have none of these problems because of the thin layers of air between our solid beeswax sheets which lends more oxygen to the burn equation, thus creating a perfect burn.
*D.Action Productions
We're the only one's in the United States hand pouring liquid Raw Natural Beeswax
into hand made molds to make our high quality Candles.
We are the original designers using only real flowers and natural ingredients.
We hand-dip each creation in Pure BeesWax to preserve the artistry!
Often, when folks think about beeswax, they think about "honeycomb" sheets.
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Honeycomb sheet candles are made from beeswax that has been processed and "pressed"
with a honeycomb factory mold. These sheets are rolled up to make a candle.
They burn much faster because they are mostly air.
Our candles are hand rolled from a solid sheet of hand poured beeswax
and that is why they have a much longer burn time.
We use 100% cotton wicks that are lead and metal free. The wick we use is one of the ingredients that make our candles burn so beautifully. It allows more wax to be burned at a time, thus keeping the pool from rising up, eating the wick and dripping. You will never have to dig out a wick or pour off wax again! We recommend keeping the wick trimmed to 1/4" even while burning! This will keep a long, curled wick from burning one edge unevenly. Burning a candle in a draft will also cause it to burn unevenly.
Our beeswax is raw and pure straight from the farm,
it has not been bleached or dyed.
There are no additives...
We guarantee our candles are 100% Pure Natural BeesWax!
Raw or natural beeswax is beeswax that has not been filtered, bleached, or dyed.
Raw beeswax is scented by honey and colored by pollen.
This is why the color of raw beeswax may vary
depending on what flowers the bees are pollinating.
Most other beeswax on the market today, including the popular "honeycomb" beeswax,
has been highly filtered, bleached and has had unnatural chemical colors added.
In-home air quality has become one of the most important issues to the health conscious consumer. Paraffin candles, which are petroleum based wax, burn sooty, blacken your walls and ceilings and are known to be toxic.Beeswax, on the other hand, has a totally clean non toxic burn. Furthermore, beeswax is a fuel that, when burned, emits negative ions. Like a rain storm, which is a negatively charged event, burning beeswax will clean the air. This happens when negative ions attach to positively charged ions that are holding dust, molds and other contaminants airborne. This attachment weights the positive ions and drops both the positive ions and the contaminants to the ground surface to be swept up and vacuumed.
Fun Facts About Honey Bees
Bees have been producing honey for at least 150,000,000 (million) years...
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Honey Bees are not native to North America.
They were brought over from Europe by settlers
in the 17th century for their honey and for their wax...
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Honey Bees are the only insect that produce food for humans...
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Honey Bees are responsible for pollinating 1/3 of all the foods we eat...
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Honey Bees are responsible for pollination of more than 100 crops including, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, providing 80% of the country's pollination services...
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The Honey Bee is responsible for the $15,000,000,000 (Billion) dollars in
agricultural crops each year. The California almond crop alone uses 1.3 million
colonies of bees for pollination, approximately 1/2 of all the honey Bees in the U.S.A
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An average worker bee will only make 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey
in its lifetime...
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There are three types of Bees
Workers, Drones and Queens
WORKER BEES:
The smallest bee at 1/2" in length, they are female and live six weeks. Their chores include: making honey, cleaning the hive, guarding, cleaning and feeding the queen, feeding the drones, feeding the larva, building the wax combs and visiting the flowers.
DRONES:
One hundred Drones live in each colony. They are male and live eight weeks. They are 5/8" in length and they mate with the queen. They do not sting.
QUEENS:
The largest bee at 3/4" in length, they are female and there is only one per colony. She lays up to 2,000 eggs per day. She mates with the drones. She does not have black stripes and she live for up to four years.
Bee Dances
The Round Dance
The Round Dance tells the bees that flowers are close to the hive or less than 100 yards away. The dancing bee walks in a circle, then turns around and goes the other way. The other bees go outside and fly in a circular pattern near the hive until they find the flowers.
The Waggle Dance
The Waggle Dance communicates to the other bees that a food source is far away, where to find the flowers and how far they need to go. It also tells which way to fly. The dance bee makes a figure eight, She waggles her body on the middle line... So when the bee waggles straight up, the other bees fly toward the sun... When the nee waggles to the left, the other bees fly to the left of the sun and when a bee waggles to the right, the other bees fly to the right of the sun :)
The Honey Bees Greatest contribution
to the world is the service of
P O L L I N A T I O N
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Warning : "WE HAVE A BEE PROBLEM"
CCD: Colony Collapse Disorder!
What is Colony Collapse Disorder? It is a little understood phenomenon in which worker bees in a beehive or colony abruptly disappear.
We have a real problem! Did you know that honey bees are disappearing? and did you know that honey bees are VERY important? The scientific name for the fuzzy black and yellow insects is Apis Melifera.
Bees are honey makers but the most important job they perform is pollination. One out of every three bites of food we eat and drink is animal pollinated! And, all kinds of wildlife depend on pollinated plants for food.
Many plants and trees are pollinated by honey bees; apples, apricots, avocados, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes and blueberries, peaches, pears, pumpkins, squash, watermelons, plums, cranberries, cantaloupes, cucumbers, soybeans and almonds! In fact, almond crops use 1/2 of the honeybees in the country!
The problem is so big that the University of California at Davis, Penn State, The National Honey Bee Board and other groups are studying Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD).
Over the last several winters, more than 25% of the honey bee population in the United States has vanished. Scientists do not know why the bees are disappearing. There are several suspected reasons for the collapse:
-Mite Infestation
-contamination from pesticides
-malnutrition or poor nutrition (weather/drought related)
-an unknown fungus
-manner in which hives are transported
To unravel the mystery read more at www.helpthehoneybees.com
Some congressional leaders have introduced legislation to help research, protect, and maintain America's bee population. In the meantime, you can help by planting a bee friendly garden to grow a new source of food for the honey bees.
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"World Centric - Conscious Living"
(Cited: www.worldcentric.org - Internet Article, April 2008)
Beeswax candles offer a honey scent, a golden flame, and the longest, cleanest burn of any candle. Beeswax candles are environmentally better compared to paraffin candles and when burning, emit negative ions, cleaning the air of airborne pollutants and germs. Paraffin candles, on the other hand are made of petroleum-based wax, burn sooty, often have lead in their wicks, and can be toxic. "These candles are made from raw natural beeswax which has not been filtered, dyed, perfumed or bleached. Raw beeswax is naturally scented by honey and colored by pollen. The wicks are 100% cotton and are lead and metal free."
We applaud the efforts of "World Centric"
Please visit their internet site to learn about other ways to grow a green path around us!
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"A Burning Question"
(Cited: "Get more alternative remedies in Dr. Jonathan Wright's Nutrition and Healing"
Internet Article, April 2008)
April 26, 2008
Q: I read the recent eTip regarding the dangers of air fresheners.I was wondering if candles are hazardous to your health as well?
JVW: Most candles contain paraffin. Paraffin is made from the sludge at the bottom of barrels of crude oil, which is then treated and bleached with benzene and other chemical solvents to "clean it up" for use in candles. Paraffin candles put out soot and smoke when you burn them along with toxins and carcinogens. Since burning petrochemical paraffin smells bad, synthetic fragrance oils are added, many of which are irritating and even toxic themselves when they're burned. Breathing what paraffin candles give off has been compared to breathing diesel fumes. And, to make matters worse, the soot, smoke, and chemical residue from "regular" candles can stick to walls, ceilings, and ventilation ducts and gets re-circulated whenever the heating/cooling system is in action, exposing you to these pollutants even when the paraffin candles aren't burning. The only candles I know of that don't cause any of those problems are ones made from beeswax. But here's the catch: a candle only needs to contain 51 percent beeswax to be labeled as a beeswax candle. The rest can be paraffin (or anything else burnable), so it may not be as easy as picking one up the next time you're at the mall. One way to find out is to ask the store clerk to light the candle:100-percent-beeswax candles have a uniquely fresh smell --which is distinctly different from paraffin.
Beeswax candles can be on the expensive side -- at least in comparison to "regular" paraffin candles. But beeswax actually burns slower, so you'll get more for your money than if you opted for the cheaper versions. Plus, the risk you're avoiding by avoiding paraffin is well worth the few extra cents.
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MIND YOUR BEESWAX
(Cited: Internet Article, April 2008).
WHY WOULD YOU BURN BEESWAX CANDLES WHEN PARAFFIN CANDLES ARE MUCH CHEAPER? Yes, it is true that you can purchase paraffin candles for a fraction of the price of pure Beeswax candles, but at what cost?
Paraffin is a bi-product of the petroleum industry. It is what is left after all the gas and oil is removed from the crude oil. It needs to be bleached and scented using a chemical process, and when burned, will release these toxins and impurities into the air.
People with asthma, allergies or other respiratory problems should be especially aware of this.
Beeswax is a natural wax that is secreted by the glands of honeybees as they
go about the business of producing and storing their honey in the hive.
It has a natural aroma similar to the floral source that the bees are gathering nectar from. When burned it produces negative ions that actually remove toxins and impurities from the air.
For More Beeswax Information Check Out This Net Site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beeswax
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The following information has been researched online to inform you about the difference between using Pure Beeswax Candles instead of Paraffin Candles. We hope this helps to inform you and sway you away
from using chemical based candles
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The Natural Wonders Of Beeswax:
*BEESWAX IS 100% Natural*
Contains no harmful chemicals
Burns longer than chemical based candles
Burns cleaner and has less soot than Paraffin candles
Candles are virtually dripless in normal draft free conditions
Is a renewable resource
Has a natural aroma and honey scent, no additives needed
Is non-toxic and can be used around those with allergies
Supports our beekeepers - Made In The USA!
BEESWAX Paves The Way To Going Green And Promotes Healthy Living!
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We are proud of our product choice. We made it a point when we decided to continue with our candle creations of finding a local bee keeper in Ohio! With research we found a wonderful farm in Northern Ohio who has for many years worked to keeping their farm and products All Natural! It does our hearts good to do a road trip North, taking in the beauty of country roads, smelling the wonderful aromas of farming, and knowing we are part of a movement to take careful steps caring for our environment and promoting good healthy choices for our customers. We assure you our hearts beat in time with Nature!
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The Natural Wonders Of Beeswax VS Paraffin Wax
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BEESWAX IS 100% NATURAL
Paraffin is an PETROLEUM OIL BI_PRODUCT
BEESWAX PURIFIES THE AIR AS IT BURNS
Paraffin produces SMOKE & SOOT as it burns
BEESWAX HAS A NATURAL, PLEASING HONEY SCENTED AROMA
Paraffin is often scented with ARTIFICIAL/CHEMICAL Scents
BEESWAX IS NON-TOXIC
Paraffin will bother certain allergies and CAN BE TOXIC
BEESWAX IS DRIPLESS WITH NO DRAFT CONDITIONS
Paraffin will drip over and create BLACK SMOKE
BEESWAX IS MADE FROM A RENEWABLE RESOURCE
Paraffin is NOT Renewable - Paraffin IS MADE FROM a bi-product of PETEROLEUM OIL
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HEALTH FACTS ON HONEY AND CINNAMON:
It is found that a mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a "Ram Ban" (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , on its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by
Honey and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists
HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the Arteries and veins.
ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.
In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week out of the 200 people so treated practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.
BLADDER INFECTION:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.
TOOTHACHE:
Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth. This may be applied 3 times a day till the tooth stops aching.
CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken 3 times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. As per information received in the said journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.
COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.
UPSET STOMACH:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root. GAS: According to the studies done in India & Japan , it is revealed that if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthen the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases. Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food, relieves
acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.
INFLUENZA:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life
spans also increases and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
PIMPLES:
Three tablespoons of Honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.
SKIN INFECTIONS:
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected area cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.
WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning 1/2 hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one-cup water. If taken regularly it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
CANCER:
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month 3 times a day.
FATIGUE:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon power in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3.00 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.
BAD BREATH:
People of South America , first thing in the morning gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.
HEARING LOSS:
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder taken in equal parts restore hearing.
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Go For The Honey! It's Good For You!
