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Expert: - 1/31/2007


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My daughter is 13 weeks pregnant, and concerned about the safety of using 'aromatherapy' type products (mainly the "$2 shop scented candles and cheap oils- which I suspect are very dilute anyway). She would be using them in an oil burner with a tea light candle. Are there any commonly available 'oils' that she should be avoiding? Also if you have any alternative medicine remedies for 'morning sickness' (throwing up without nausea or more than 2 seconds warning), or explanation as to why she is able to keep down sweets (candy if you're in the USA) when she can't eat other food (bad days, not all the time thankfully) I would much appreciate any advice at all, especially as we're in a small rural town with limited access to any kind of medical advice (she has an appointment with the ante natal clinic in about 3 weeks time but I suspect they will know less about aromatherapy and other alternative therapies than I know.
Any advice would be much appreciated, especially as I don't think my naturopath (who works such wonders on a double curved spine with damage from lifting my 86 year old mother)knows anything about aromatherapy, although he does do iridology, which fascinated me (especially with how accurate it was).
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THanks
Simon (excited grandfather to be)

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Simon - please could you tell me if you receivd the first answer to your question ? It was very long ! I have a feeling it didn't reach you.
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Judy

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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 !

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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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