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| infant scar | 11/1/2009 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I am looking for a mix of oils i can massage into a scar on the forehead of my 3 year old daughter ...
A: Vitamin E oil is the one I would recommend. It is brilliant for healing scars. This has no scent and ...
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| infant scar | 10/27/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: is there a mixture of essential oils that would help a scar on a 3 year old child? She split her ...
A: I am very sorry to hear of the unfortunate mishap that occurred with your precious little one. As ...
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| all purpose spray | 10/12/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: I read your reply...I was hoping you would be so kind as to let me in on the all-purpose sprays ...
A: I would be delighted to assist you in creating an all-purpose spray solution. This can be ...
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| aromatherapy for crohn's disease | 9/21/2009 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I am Orhan and i am from Turkey. I hope you could help me with my problem. I have a friend who has ...
A: Some time ago I treated a friend a who had Crohn's disease. She too suffered much inflamation of the ...
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| Peppermint / Spearmint Oils | 8/29/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: My elderly Mom is having a mouse problem in her home in the country. I have read the 100% pure ...
A: Hello and thank you for inquiry! With regards to using peppermint or spearmint essential oil, you ...
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| Aromatherapy for Temperature Comfort? | 8/18/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: Markel, Isn't it interesting that two people sitting in the same room can have widely different ...
A: Hello and thank you for your inquiry. I must admit that this is a very interesting question that ...
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| aromatherapy blend for night time cough | 6/26/2009 | Judy Frayne |
Q: rubs, etc.). I can neither get it here nor use it here (electricity difference) so I would like to ...
A: I would most certainly not use carrier oil ( grapeseed or almond etc) as I think this may be ...
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| aromatherapy blend for night time cough | 6/24/2009 | Judy Frayne |
Q: rubs, etc.). I can neither get it here nor use it here (electricity difference) so I would like to ...
A: Many thanks for your question. Here are the oils I would recommend for a young child to clear ...
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| scent psycology | 5/29/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: I need to know what scent would be best used to INCREASE stress, anger, depression, and anxiety. ...
A: Hello and thank you for your interest in Aromatherapy! With regards to your question I just want to ...
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| Reading and info resources | 5/28/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: First of all, thank you for making yourself available for questions. I enjoy reading about ...
A: Hello, no thanks in order it's my pleasure to assist you! With regards to the latest in ...
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| Reading and info resources | 5/28/2009 | Liani Widjaja |
Q: First of all, thank you for making yourself available for questions. I enjoy reading about ...
A: If you want to find about alternative health, you can try about.com http://altmedicine.about.com/. ...
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| COPD | 5/10/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: How is cocoa butter used for those with breathing problems (asthma, emphasema) and which aroma ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the symptoms that you are unfortunately exeperiencing. With regards to the ...
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| RE: Aromatherapy Classes | 5/9/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: I am going to spend the entire summer in Miami, please let me know of any classes that you have on ...
A: Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus School of Community Education, Dept. for Healthcare Careers ...
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| COPD | 5/2/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: How is cocoa butter used for those with breathing problems (asthma, emphasema) and which aroma ...
A: Hello and thank you for taking the time to contact me with your question. To be honest with you I ...
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| M.E. | 4/28/2009 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I have a 15 year old daughter who has recently been diagnosed with M.E (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). ...
A: I have treated a teenager with M.E. and it is a tricky one. I can't claim that aromatherapy will ...
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| Essential oils in soap | 4/14/2009 | Judy Frayne |
Q: I am training to be an aromatherapist, but have been involved with using essential oils on my own ...
A: It sounds as if you are having great success mixing oils. Funnily enough I cleared up a skin ...
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| Dilution Formula | 4/5/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: my question pertains to a discussion I found on your site. I am just starting a process to figure ...
A: 1/500th of a drop is immeasurable in ounces. The equation referenced does not indicate how much of ...
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| Tiger balm during pregnancy | 2/27/2009 | Liani Widjaja |
Q: I have been getting really nasty sinus headache pain so I used a bit of tiger balm the one day and ...
A: Yes, you can still using it. Don't worry about it. I suggest you should consult your doctor about ...
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| Glass Bottles | 2/20/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: today I received a large bulk of essential oils that I plan on having to last a year for me. I know ...
A: I would not advise you to reuse the soy bottle, the lemon oil will more than likely absorb the soy ...
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| Tea tree oil | 2/19/2009 | Judy Frayne |
Q: i was cleaning the house today and found an unopened, never before used bottle of pure tea tree oil ...
A: The expiry date would be only for if you had been using the bottle since it was purchased. As you ...
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| Glass Bottles | 2/18/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: today I received a large bulk of essential oils that I plan on having to last a year for me. I know ...
A: Hello, I am happy to assist you with your storage question! First, you need to transfer your ...
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| knee tendonitis | 2/17/2009 | Judy Frayne |
Q: My partner has knee tendonitis with extreme pain and locking of joint for last 2 days. He suffers ...
A: This is the formula I would use - Nearly fill a 50ml bottle with a base oil such as Grapeseed or ...
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| Your class schedule | 1/28/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: I have learned that you are an instructor, do you currently have classes on the schedule for 2009? ...
A: Included here, please find my course schedule for Miami Dade College, Department for Health Care ...
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| POTS - reply | 1/19/2009 | Judy Frayne |
Q: My daughter has above syndrome. We are looking for the correct aromatherapy that helps blood flow ...
A: What a shame your daughter has had so much trouble. Now you have told me her age, I would feel more ...
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| POTS | 1/18/2009 | Judy Frayne |
Q: My daughter has above syndrome. We are looking for the correct aromatherapy that helps blood flow ...
A: I have not met this syndrome before and have been reading up about it. There are a few oils that ...
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| essential oils | 1/6/2009 | Rachel A. Markel |
Q: I have recently started to use essential oils, somewhat religiously, however I am not entirely sure ...
A: Greetings and Happy New Year! I apologize for the delay in answering your questions. Regarding ...
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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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| jasmin oil | 11/12/2008 | Liani Widjaja |
Q: what spice can I put with jasmin in bath salts ?
A: Your question is short and simple, so I try to answer it perfectly. The spice that you're asking ...
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| Therapist and Oils | 8/28/2008 | Liani Widjaja |
Q: 1, what affect do all these oils have on me ( the therapist). We are > using > a number of ...
A: "What precautions if any, do I need to look at apart from washing hands before and after treatment" ...
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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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