Everyone knows that flowers make a perfect gift for all sorts of occasions. Birthdays, Graduation, Promotion, Get Well, Sympathy, I'm Sorry, Valentines Day. Sometimes the best prize is a surprise! All of the above events are occasions when a person might love to receive flowers. But an unexpected bouquet of flowers can really pick someone up and lift their spirits. The sweet reminder of your love and regard will provide more pleasure simply because it's a surprise.

Researchers have found that certian flowers produce emotions along with stimulating parts of our bodies.

Increase strength with Red roses: Because red has the slowest vibratory rate and longest wavelength, it stimulates adrenal glands, boosting energy.

Enhance your alertness with Sunflowers: Yellow light waves stimulate the brain, making one alert, clearheaded and decisive. And because people generally associate yellow with the sun's rays and daylight, it's said to help people feel more optimistic.

Relax with Green Plants: Green affects the nervous system, allowing people to breathe slowly and deeply, slowing the production of stress hormones and helping the heart relax.

Boost your confidence with Irises: The color indigo stimulates the brain's pineal gland, which is the regulator of sleep patterns. Indigo also helps to free the mind of worries, fears and inhibitions.

Get a good nights sleep with Delphinium: Blue triggers the production of melatonin, a brain chemical that helps with relaxation and sleep. Blue also stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroxin, a hormone that regulates metabolic rate.

Prevent allergies with Orange Daisies: Orange strengthens the immune system and the lungs, which can ward off spring allergies. Orange also has a strong beneficial effect on the digestive system and can stimulate the sexual organs.

Relieve stress with Lilacs: Violet has a cooling effect, alleviating "hot" conditions like heat rash and sunburn, and suppressing hunger and balancing metabolism. It also stimulates the pituitary gland, the part of the brain that releases tension-fighting beta-endorphins.

ALLERGIC TO FLOWERS?

Allergists suggest opting for orchids because they don't drop pollen. In fact, orchids are the official flower of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America because they are scentless and don't usually cause allergies.

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