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Aromatherapy/Questions Answered by Expert Judy Frayne
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Muscle weakness | 2/1/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| Anti-ageing creams | 11/13/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 7/13/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lavender/Chamomile | 6/22/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| To treat vaginal bacterial infections | 3/1/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 - ... | |
| Aroma | 6/5/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| euculyptus | 3/8/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| infant scar | 11/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| aromatherapy for crohn's disease | 9/21/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| aromatherapy blend for night time cough | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| aromatherapy blend for night time cough | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| M.E. | 4/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Essential oils in soap | 4/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tea tree oil | 2/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| knee tendonitis | 2/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| POTS - reply | 1/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| POTS | 1/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Pure Essential Oils Storage | 11/26/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Essential Oils | 11/17/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| inhaling tiger balm during pregnancy | 11/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Muscle healing and back ache | 8/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Muscle healing and back ache | 8/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| headaches in pregnancy | 8/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| cedarwood, musk & orange blossom | 8/6/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| advice re. blending | 7/16/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| advice re. blending | 7/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| burnt skin | 7/9/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Question | 5/14/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| heating leaves to get vapor | 1/19/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Are resins and incense considered aromatherapy? | 1/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Are resins and incense considered aromatherapy? | 1/6/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Essential Oils | 10/11/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| aromatherapy in pregnancy | 8/26/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| contact dermatitis | 7/16/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| I Need To Stay Alert And Awake | 6/16/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| MIx for pityriasis versicolor | 6/4/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| essentail oils | 4/27/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Help | 4/23/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| aromatherapy | 4/1/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| contraindicators - urgent | 3/14/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| fragrances/aromas to enhance meditation | 3/3/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Oils to use while studying | 3/3/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| aromatherapy during pregnancy | 1/31/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tipping for a message | 1/24/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| cure for slin problem | 11/14/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Love your Advice | 10/23/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Aromatherapy | 10/14/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| aromatherapy dangers | 8/2/2006 |
| 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. ... | |
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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