Say No to Candles / Wax Lamps and Save the Earth
It's festive season everywhere and lights are an important element to it. Neon Lights to LEDs lit the high-rise buildings, facade and architectural landmarks
People light Candles and Lamps to bring the festive spirit to their home, temples and chu
rches. The glowing candle / lamps are supposed to ward of darkness and illuminate our body and soul. It's not the case if those are made of Wax (Paraffin)
Wax candles can cause cancer. A Recent study published in BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8211543.stm) found paraffin wax candles gave off harmful fumes linked to lung cancer and asthma - but admitted it would take many years' use to risk health Paraffin-based candles produced "clear sharp peaks" for many chemicals, mainly because burning candles does not produce high enough temperatures to com
bust hazardous molecules such as toluene and benzene
Alternatives to Candles
Candles made of BeeWax - candles made from beeswax or soy, doesn't release significant levels of the chemicals like the normal Candles
ventilating the home as naturally as possible by opening the windows at night is a good way (though selfish - the toxins are released to the atmosphere though) (See more : http://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/21/candles.air.pollution/)
Lamps made of Ghee - Lamps made of Ghee shine brightly than any other source and heals the mind. It also burns for more time and is economic too. Light Ghee lamps to increase the
health and prosperity of the world and save the world from becoming a Toxic ball
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