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| Pure Essential Oils Storage | 11/26/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: The other day I bought a bulk of essential oils and I did some research about storage to keep them ...
A: When I was being taught aromatherapy we were taught to treat the oils like people - sounds a bit ...
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| Essential Oils | 11/17/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: Please can you tell me what precautions should be taken when using essential oils in massage. thank ...
A: Here is a list of contra - indications for aromatherapy. These are hard and fast rules for anyone ...
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| Contra-indication - aromatherapy massage | 11/14/2008 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: I know that you shouldn't massage anyone with circulatory disorders; please could you explain why? ...
A: Hello and thank you for taking the time to submit your question to me. I would like to clarify that ...
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| inhaling tiger balm during pregnancy | 11/12/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I am 17 weeks pregnant and to relieve congestion from a cold have been inhaling tiger balm (applied ...
A: As you say - it's not recommended for massage at your stage of pregnancy as it is absorbed into the ...
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| Muscle healing and back ache | 8/25/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I am Sai and I am from India. I would be thankful if you could help me with the following problem. ...
A: 1) I put the formulae in vertical lists, but having looked at them horizontally they look really ...
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| Muscle healing and back ache | 8/24/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I am Sai and I am from India. I would be thankful if you could help me with the following problem. ...
A: I can certainly recommend some very effective oils for you. I will make you a list first ... The ...
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| Sunburns | 8/20/2008 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: What do you think is the best blend of essential oils to treat a sunburn for sensitive skin? I am ...
A: Greetings from Miami, Florida, my apologies for the delay in responding to you. I had a pressing ...
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| headaches in pregnancy | 8/13/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: i have been suffering from an on of headache for some days and was wondering if there is an oil i ...
A: With regard to tiger balm - you can only use this in very small amounts I imagine. A tiny bit rubbed ...
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| Effective dilution of essential oils for antibacterial activity | 8/11/2008 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: I'm trying to find the effective dilution of essential oils for antibacterial activity, including ...
A: Greetings, please accept my apologies for the extreme delay in responding to your question. I am ...
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| cedarwood, musk & orange blossom | 8/6/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: We love these fragrances. We feel energized when we have them in the air. Why do they make us feel ...
A: This requires a slightly more complex answer. Firstly, Cedarwood is a circulatory stimulant, and ...
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| advice re. blending | 7/16/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I'd like to make up an aloe vera and lavender gel to use on my 2 children who are 6 months old and 4 ...
A: Please email me on missjif44@hotmail.com and I will email the worksheet to you. The best antiseptic ...
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| advice re. blending | 7/15/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I'd like to make up an aloe vera and lavender gel to use on my 2 children who are 6 months old and 4 ...
A: I have to say I haven't ever used aloe vera juice added to a gel base. However - given that this is ...
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| advice needed re. blending | 7/15/2008 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: I'd like to make up an aloe vera and lavender gel to use on my children (6 months and 4 years old). ...
A: Greetings, I replied back to your email last week with a few questions for you. Did you receive ...
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| burnt skin | 7/9/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: my wife and 7 year daughter got bad burnt by over exposure to our mediterranean sun when the UV ...
A: It is cooling and soothing and can be applied neat without any harm. However if there is a large ...
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| burnt skin | 7/9/2008 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: my wife and 7 year daughter got bad burnt by over exposure to our mediterranean sun when the UV ...
A: Greetings, I hope that your wife and daughter are feeling better. My first choice for sunburn is ...
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| Question | 5/14/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. At the moment I have got hayfever ...
A: I haven't had much experience of hayfever and can only really recommend oils that might cool and ...
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| heating leaves to get vapor | 1/19/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I saw a device called a vaporizer that heats leaves such as eucalyptus. The vapor collected in a ...
A: I haven't seen these particular vapourisers, but the whole process sounds very long winded. I would ...
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| Are resins and incense considered aromatherapy? | 1/7/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I have a question regarding aromatherapy and incense. My understanding is that Aromatherapy is the ...
A: Well you really hit the nail on the head Brian ! After I trained in aromatherapy I worked for a year ...
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| Are resins and incense considered aromatherapy? | 1/6/2008 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I have a question regarding aromatherapy and incense. My understanding is that Aromatherapy is the ...
A: In as much as actual aromas affect the human psyche - then yes - natural incense and resins could be ...
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| blending oils for linen spray | 12/1/2007 | Mercedes A. Martishius |
Q: are there any guidelines for blending oils for effect? also, are there any "recipes" for making ...
A: You can use just about any aroma as a linen spray, but generally you want something that will be ...
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| Essential Oils | 10/11/2007 | Mercedes A. Martishius |
Q: Howdy! I am interested in creating a signature scent from essential oils. I have been told that ...
A: What a great question! Many people are discovering the wonderful effects of using essential oils for ...
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| Essential Oils | 10/11/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: Howdy! I am interested in creating a signature scent from essential oils. I have been told that ...
A: I have found the most unlikely oils make for amazing results when blended together. The top, middle ...
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| aromatherapy in pregnancy | 8/26/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: i am really scared - i have been burning the cheap oils - white musk and chanel from the market - i ...
A: Please don't worry about burning the oils you have mentioned.I imagine you have been burning them so ...
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| contact dermatitis | 7/16/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I have suffered with contact dermatitis for over 30 years. I have been to countless doctors who have ...
A: Unfortunately I can't think of any cures for your condition. However it may be that essential oils ...
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| PCOS | 6/21/2007 | Mercedes A. Martishius |
Q: Can you recommend oils that would be good for the treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, ...
A: I initially answered your question with an auto-response that this was outside of my expertise, but ...
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| I Need To Stay Alert And Awake | 6/16/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I am forced to work two jobs (including an overnight one). I am able to sleep like 4 hours between ...
A: I know what it's like working two jobs - and the effects lead to tiredness and can weaken your ...
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| MIx for pityriasis versicolor | 6/4/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: Do you have any suggestions what oils I could use for pityriasis versicolor (fungal infection)? ...
A: I haven't had to treat this condition myself, but I have done some research on it. The oils I would ...
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| essentail oils | 4/27/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: may i several quetion? may i know how easy to produce essential oils chemically? how effective the ...
A: I have no knowledge of how oils are produced synthetically, or chemically and would never knowingly ...
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| Help | 4/23/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I am suffering from hemmoroids,anal fissures and i do sitz bath. any suggestion if there are any ...
A: I would never advise treatment directly onto hemorrhoids using aromatherapy oils as they may be too ...
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| aromatherapy | 4/1/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: can you tell me the difference between essential and fragrance oils
A: There are several different ways you can tell, but none are foolproof... you end up trusting your ...
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| contraindicators - urgent | 3/14/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: i need to know the contraindicators for aromatherapy, reflexology, osteopathy and homeopathy. Is ...
A: Contra indications are: Aromatherapy - 1. Do not use during the early stages of pregnancy ( first ...
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| fragrances/aromas to enhance meditation | 3/3/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: Can you suggest any fragrances/aromas to enhance meditation? Thank you Richard
A: I have always had great success with a combination of oils in a burner for calming and centering the ...
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| Oils to use while studying | 3/3/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: Great website. Could you recommend any combinations to use in a diffuser while studying, Many ...
A: Yes - probably the most widely used oil for helping with studies is Rosemary. I have heard of ...
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| aromatherapy during pregnancy | 1/31/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: My daughter is 13 weeks pregnant, and concerned about the safety of using 'aromatherapy' type ...
A: Simon - please could you tell me if you receivd the first answer to your question ? It was very long ...
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| Tipping for a message | 1/24/2007 | Judy Frayne |
Q: How much if anything should a massage therapist be tipped?
A: To be honest I won't be much help here. I have never expected tips from my clients and have never ...
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| cure for slin problem | 11/14/2006 | Judy Frayne |
Q: my father is suffering fron ezema, n piles he is also allergic to dust n dirt .
A: First of all - eczema. I can honestly say that aromatherapy is ideal for this skin complaint. I have ...
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| Love your Advice | 10/23/2006 | Judy Frayne |
Q: Greetings, I am a fellow allexpert in the Alternative Medicine department(herbs for Health). I love ...
A: Many thanks for your kind offer.I would be very pleased to be added to your list of advisors ! I ...
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| Aromatherapy | 10/14/2006 | Judy Frayne |
Q: What are the contraindicators of sweet orange essential oil
A: The main contra indications for sweet orange are it's direct effects on the skin. It can be an ...
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| aromatherapy dangers | 8/2/2006 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I read that there are essential oils that should never be used in aromatherapy for example: almond ...
A: Many esential oils contain certain elements that when used in excess can have nasty side effects. ...
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