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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Muscle weakness | 2/1/2012 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: I am Kamakshi from India and am very much interested in aromatherapy. I would like to know if ... A: Apologies for the delay in answering your question. I have had some problems in accessing the ... | ||
| fertility | 12/15/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: I am looking for some aromatherapy to help me concieve. I have a low progestrone level, short luteal ... A: Yes that is exactly what I would do. Make a raspberry leaf (also good for hormones) tea and add a ... | ||
| fertility | 12/10/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: I am looking for some aromatherapy to help me concieve. I have a low progestrone level, short luteal ... A: I am sorry that it has taken me so long to respond, usually I respond within a few hours, however I ... | ||
| Anti-ageing creams | 11/13/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: I was wondering,with all the anti-ageing creams out there.What would you recommend.Of the well known ... A: Goodness me - that's a loaded question Julie-ann. You are quite right that there are so many ... | ||
| Skin problam | 9/30/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: I was wondering,what would be the best skin routine.To have to clearing or at lest improving achene ... A: Apologies first of all for the lateness of my reply - computer problems I'm afraid. There are some ... | ||
| helichrysum oil | 7/19/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: I had asked this question to another expert, and although I appreciate her efforts, I did not get ... A: I am sorry it took so long to answer. I am right in the middle of a home move. I have a surface ... | ||
| Helichrysum | 7/13/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: My friend recently suffered from a pulmonary embolism. He is healthy, young and active. Eventually ... A: This is quite a difficult one - firstly, during my time as an aromatherapist I have always advised ... | ||
| diffuser use | 6/29/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: Cara, I am wanting to buy a diffuser for my oils and I was wondering if there are some oils you ... A: Leann, It would really depend on what you were trying to treat with the oils. Almost all oils work ... | ||
| Reference book | 6/28/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: Is there a general place to apply essential oils? Or is it specific to each oil or purpose? It seems ... A: That one is a good beginning. The Butterfly Miracles book has some updated information, with more ... | ||
| Application | 6/27/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: Is there a general place to apply essential oils? Or is it specific to each oil or purpose? It seems ... A: That is an excellent question, but not an easy answer. To properly use essential oils you really ... | ||
| Lavender/Chamomile | 6/22/2011 | Liani Widjaja |
| Q: What essential oil is commonly used in combination with lavender and chamomile for a ... A: Both lavender and chamomile essential oils are great for relaxation. If you want to make a warm ... | ||
| Lavender/Chamomile | 6/22/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: What essential oil is commonly used in combination with lavender and chamomile for a ... A: This is a nice easy one ! This will all depend on how relaxed you want to be.... here are some ... | ||
| How to use essential oils | 6/18/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: Once I've determined what application method to use for an essential oil, how do I determine how ... A: This is a great question, but I'm afraid I don't have a clear cut answer for you. Using essential ... | ||
| Aromatherapy/Essential Oils | 6/18/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: MOLES....WHAT OILS HAVE YOU HEARD ARE BEST WHEN TREATING UNWANTED MOLES...:) A: Elaine, Great Question! The oil I have heard over and over again for moles is Oregano oil. You ... | ||
| Essential Oils | 6/17/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: What oils are good for the liver and for the adrenal glands? A: If you are wanting to detoxify the liver and decongest it. I would suggest first of all using LivN ... | ||
| Mastectomy Nerve Damage | 6/17/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: Cara, A friend of mine had a total mastectomy and hysterectomy due to dual cancer diagnoses. She ... A: Katherine, Oh your poor friend, that is so sad. From the research I have done I believe your ... | ||
| Osteoarthritis | 6/17/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: What oils would you recommend to treat osteoarthritis? Thanks! Pam A: As you probably already know Osteoarthritis involves the breakdown of the cushion in between your ... | ||
| Storage of oils and PMS Question | 6/17/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: I always find I am in the car or out somewhere and I have the essential oil but no carrier oil with ... A: Ashley, Technically you can pre-mix the carrier oil and the peppermint oil together and store in a ... | ||
| Buying Pure Essential Oils | 6/17/2011 | Cara Hembd |
| Q: Where I can purchase pure essential oil in cheaper price? A: Well Arslan, it depends upon what you are purchasing the oils for. If you are buying the oils to ... | ||
| To treat vaginal bacterial infections | 3/1/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: Is it true that tea tree oil and lavender oil can be used to treat vaginal bacterial infections? If ... A: I am always wary of buying premixed oils as you never know the actual content. Lavender and Tea tree ... | ||
| To treat vaginal bacterial infections | 2/25/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: Is it true that tea tree oil and lavender oil can be used to treat vaginal bacterial infections? If ... A: I have known a few examples of this being done with great succes. However there are some key points ... | ||
| Tea tree oil for genital warts? | 2/5/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: I have had HPV for about a year now and these warts are not going away! I had some on my outer labia ... A: I have never actually met anyone who had a problem with Lavender causing a reaction with a petroleum ... | ||
| Tea tree oil for genital warts? | 2/5/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: I have had HPV for about a year now and these warts are not going away! I had some on my outer labia ... A: What has happened in your experience when mixing lavender with your ointment ? I would definitely ... | ||
| Tea tree oil for genital warts? | 2/3/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: I have had HPV for about a year now and these warts are not going away! I had some on my outer labia ... A: I haven't had to deal with this particular problem, but this may be of help. Tea tree can be ... | ||
| Skin Problem | 2/1/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: I am a diabetic on insulin.I am 46 years old male. I had folliculitis which was very well treated by ... A: I would not use Birch Tar directly without diluting it first. If you are using Birch tar and Tea ... | ||
| Essential oil recipe help - for repellent | 1/31/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: First of all I'm sorry if I asked this under the wrong category, but I have no idea where else to ... A: # thanks for your question. Here are some suggestions for oils to repel flies and other insects. ... | ||
| Skin Problem | 1/26/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: I am a diabetic on insulin.I am 46 years old male. I had folliculitis which was very well treated by ... A: I have no personal experience of treating this particular problem, but I can recommend a few oils ... | ||
| Diluting w/o carrier oils, recommendations | 1/5/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: For dry, maybe sensitive skin and aging preventative care: -Can honey be used to dilute oils-to ... A: I am copying a previous answer to another enquiry which may be helpful to you when selecting the ... | ||
| Diluting w/o carrier oils, recommendations | 1/4/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: For dry, maybe sensitive skin and aging preventative care: -Can honey be used to dilute oils-to ... A: I don't think there is any harm in trying the essential oils diluted with just honey. As long as ... | ||
| Diluting w/o carrier oils, recommendations | 1/1/2011 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: For dry, maybe sensitive skin and aging preventative care: -Can honey be used to dilute oils-to ... A: ... and thanks for your question. I think using honey with essential oil mixes is a great idea - ... | ||
| Essential oils-shelf life, fragrance duration | 12/31/2010 | Liani Widjaja |
| Q: I see essential oils are used in room fresheners by scenting salts- not bath salts. Some Questions: ... A: sorry for the late reply, I take my vacation and forget to let allexpert.om knows. Anyway, here are ... | ||
| Essential oils-shelf life, fragrance duration | 12/30/2010 | Liani Widjaja |
| Q: I see essential oils are used in room fresheners by scenting salts- not bath salts. Some Questions: ... A: Here are my answer 1. Do salts help the fragrance stay? What is the difference in placing a bowl of ... | ||
| Aroma | 6/5/2010 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: I am making 5 gallons of massage oil. My carrier oil will be soybean oil. I want the scent to be ... A: Try this company - they are very helpful people and I trust their expertise one hundred percent. ... | ||
| lavender oil mix for eczema on hands | 4/11/2010 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: my daughter has had bad eczema on her hands and arm off and on for years. I would like to know if ... A: which was about how to tell if the oil is pure when you buy it. There is no sure way, other than to ... | ||
| using essential oils for copd | 3/10/2010 | Liani Widjaja |
| Q: I understand that there are several essential oils that are beneficial for better breathing and ... A: For mucousy cough, here is the blend that I know: 4 drops tea tree 4 drops eucalyptus 2 drops ... | ||
| euculyptus | 3/8/2010 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: can i use euculyptus in a vaporizor during pregnancy? i just did and i saw on several sites that ... A: .... I did wonder if you were using an electric vaporizer. My personal use is of the type of ... | ||
| euculyptus | 3/7/2010 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: can i use euculyptus in a vaporizor during pregnancy? i just did and i saw on several sites that ... A: First of all - I would avoid eucalyptus as a massage oil during pregnancy IF there was any kind of ... | ||
| Tanning Oil | 2/27/2010 | Judy Frayne |
| Q: I am a very small manufacturer of Suntan Oils in the New England area. For years, I've been using ... A: I would recommend: Lavender has to be the most relaxing and one of the most inexpensive.It has ... | ||
| Aromatherapy in Palliative Care | 1/23/2010 | Rachel A. Markel |
| Q: I represent a group of four nursing students working on a major project in our End Of Life class. ... A: Greetings, I regret that I have not been able to address the set of questions that you have posed. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
Judy Frayne
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Expertise
I specialise in the mixing of oils. Every problem has a different solution depending on the underlying causes.A simple headache could be caused for a number of different reasons. Tracking down the origins of a problem is the first step. I can then advise on the correct oils to use,how to buy them and the methods with which they can be applied. I can also recommend other complimentary techniques for self help with many physical and emotional problems. Feel free to ask about: Skin disorders - eczema, psoriasis,atheletes foot Muscular aches and pains - arthritis, neck and shoulder tension. Painkilling - headaches, chronic pain, backache. Digestive disorders - IBS, constipation. Stress - depression, anxiety, grief, anger, concentration. Medicine cupboard - bites, stings, cuts, bruises,burns. Babies and childrens - tummy aches, colds, sleep problems. And many more !
Experience
I have been a qualified aromatherapist for twelve years, working in my own premises as well as mobile visiting. My clients have been varied - ranging from babies to the elderly and sadly,the terminally ill. Whilst many clients simply wish to use aromatherapy to promote a feeling of well being and keep themselves relaxed and healthy - I have had much experience of clients with specific needs. These are just as wide ranging - from skin disorders to back problems on the physical side - to the emotional and spiritual side of things and problems such as coping with grief and bereavement or helping combat anger and stress.
I use a mixture of techniques including reflexology. I believe that aromatherapy is a very simple and natural method of self help that can compliment conventional techniques. I am passionate about passing on safe and sensible advice so that more people feel confident to try aromatherapy for themselves.
Aromatherapy is not always a cure - but it's potency should never be underestimated. It can help, it can be life changing - and it's certainly worth trying
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