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Aromatherapy/Questions Answered by Expert Cara Hembd
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Burdock Tablets? | 5/20/2012 |
| Q: My mom has eczema, and it is very severe on her face. She read up on Burdock tablets before ... A: I'm sorry I don't have any experience with Burdock tablets, this question was sent to an ... | |
| Eczema? | 3/1/2012 |
| Q: I have facial eczema, and have no clue as to what to use to manage this skin condition. What is ... A: Eczema is a very complex beast I have found. There are many different kinds of Eczema with ... | |
| Tea tree essential oil | 2/22/2012 |
| Q: Is it safe to make steam inhalation with pure tea tree essential oil. If yes, how exactly shall I ... A: Yes you can inhale pure tea tree essential oil. To make a steam inhalation what I do is boil my ... | |
| fertility | 12/15/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| helichrysum oil | 7/19/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| diffuser use | 6/29/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| How to use essential oils | 6/18/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
Cara Hembd
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Expertise
I can answer any questions regarding the use of essential oils, application methods, their make up, safety, distillation process and what ailments they have an affinity for. Feel free to ask me about the use of oils for physical and emotional issues and I can help you, through various resources, come up with a plan of oils to use. I am not a medical doctor so I can not diagnos any illness or give you a specific treatment plan, only share resources and personal experience with you.
Experience
I have owned my own essential oil business for three years (www.mybutterflyoils.com) and have been using essential oils for over 5 years. I study many resources on essential oils and I teach classes about essential oils and their use. I have been treating my families medical ailments for the past 5 years with natural medicine exclusively.
Organizations
Butterfly Express Oil Distributor Program, Young Living Distributor Program
Publications
On my blog pure-essentialoils.com, newsletter at butterflyexpress.net
Education/Credentials
I have a bachelor's degree and have attended numerous trainings and read countless books on essential oils and their use.
Past/Present Clients
I can't divulge my client list for privacy reasons, but I do have many current clients who attend my classes and purchase oils from me.
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