Fire Up a Better Mood with a Gas Fireplace

Since the dawn of time, or shortly after it, humans have had relationships with fire. In the “old” days, the primary relationship was: people were cold, fire was warm. But today, we understand that fire, particularly the kind that comes from a blazing gas fireplace, can bring a host of desirable benefits.

Felgemacher’s of Cheektowaga, NY, would like to share a little about what various research has uncovered on the relationship between fire and mood, disposition and feeling good.

How fire settles us

Fire itself probably doesn’t have any “magical” properties, but experiencing the attractive flames in a fireplace seems to.

The act of watching a controlled fire burning in a fireplace tends to be settling. The more we watch, the more we’re connected to the wavering flames, similar to how some people respond to the rhythmic movement of a hypnotist’s pocket watch.

Once we’re in this relaxed state, a lot of things start happening in our minds and bodily systems.

Research, including a key study at the University of Alabama with 226 test subjects, indicates that the experience of a fire can:

• Reduce blood pressure
• Settle anxious thoughts
• Bring about a state of deep relaxation
• Assist with meditation practices
• Encourage socialization
• Provide a sense of safety and security
• Encourage reflection and introspection

Just removing distractions from our space and letting ourselves simply be is a practice used by people, societies and religions around the world. Sitting in front of a beautiful gas fireplace can only enhance the wonderful effects of this practice.

Drawn into the flames

One of the best ways to distract the mind from its usual chatter and restlessness is to focus the eyes on gently moving patterns (like the hypnotist’s swinging watch). Fireplace flames create an ideal pattern.

Our eyes love to look at things, but usually it’s outside things that demand our attention. During a peaceful time with the fireplace going strong, we can consciously direct our attention to the gentle movement and colors of a fire. 

Doing this puts all the worries, cares, troubles and anxieties (assuming we have any) on a shelf and lets our physical and mental systems take a breather. Any time we give ourselves this kind of break, good results happen.

Can a gas fireplace really do all that?

We here at Felgemacher Fireplace Shop aren’t psychologists or meditation masters, but we’ve lived and worked around fireplaces for a lot of years, and we can attest to many of their beneficial properties.

While we aren’t offering you any kind of health advice here, we are making you a promise: when you live with a stunning gas fireplace, life just seems a little better.

The right fireplace for you

Visit our showroom at 2727 Broadway, Suite 5, in Cheektowaga, NY, and let our helpful staff show you some gorgeous gas fireplace models. If you find one that’s just right for you, our field division will install it for you in strict compliance with state and local code requirements.

We’ll then walk you through its easy operation and make sure you know how to use it and care for it in the years ahead.

If you’d like to know more about modern manufactured gas fireplaces, you can reach a fireplace expert by phone. You can also get in touch through our contact form.