I am interested in finding out where I can take good courses of study in aromatherapy. Marge
>I am interested in finding out where I can take good courses of study in >aromatherapy. >Marge
One of the better schools is The Institute of Dynamic Aromatherapy. Their number is shown as 800 260-7401. Hope this helps. Janice
Dealing often with rabid flamers in other groups (misc.writing seems to attract more than its fair share), I’ve noticed that igoring is the best policy. Flamers are like birds, the more attention they get, the more reward it is whether or not the attention is "negative." THey get bored quickly when no attention is given. — The White Crow CAG mommy to be! (Synth comes home soon!) Seth (son: 4yo) Ao-Chan and Midori (DSH kitties) * * * Dilbert: Do you want my opinion? Dogbert: What do you think the chances of that are?
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I am almost afraid to post this but here goes. > Why dont we all work together and when someone post something that > shouldn’t be in here just ignore it. It doesn’t seem to work when we reply > to their trash messages and i know we all are bigger people than they Are. > Just a thought. > — > Denise Emerson > Wow Denise, you mean maybe something like "ignore it and it will go > away"? I kind of thought that might be a good idea, but didn’t want to > mention it because everyone seemed to be having so much fun rising to the > bait and thrashing it out, I thought that the idea of denying the > pleasure to the idiots would be scourned. Gee, you mean maybe someone > here in this newsgroup would rather hear about my new double yellow head > and my blue streaked lory than have a flame war? > Sounds like a plan to me! > Tom
WOW, it works for me too. Mommy Birdy
I am almost afraid to post this but here goes. Why dont we all work together and when someone post something that shouldn’t be in here just ignore it. It doesn’t seem to work when we reply to their trash messages and i know we all are bigger people than they Are. Just a thought. — Denise Emerson
> I am almost afraid to post this but here goes. > Why dont we all work together and when someone post something that > shouldn’t be in here just ignore it. It doesn’t seem to work when we reply > to their trash messages and i know we all are bigger people than they Are. > Just a thought. > — > Denise Emerson
Wow Denise, you mean maybe something like "ignore it and it will go away"? I kind of thought that might be a good idea, but didn’t want to mention it because everyone seemed to be having so much fun rising to the bait and thrashing it out, I thought that the idea of denying the pleasure to the idiots would be scourned. Gee, you mean maybe someone here in this newsgroup would rather hear about my new double yellow head and my blue streaked lory than have a flame war? Sounds like a plan to me! Tom
lets all heal together maybe try and study and use treatments individually and not hubristically defend or dismiss any entire healing philosphies
TEdelman writes: >lets all heal together maybe try and study and use treatments individually >and not hubristically defend or dismiss any entire healing philosphies
I agree. I only speak for things that I have tried. i.e. herbs, hemopathy, aromatherapy, accupressure, etc. They have helped me. I am willing to try almost anything once. And I like hearing about new ideas and opinions. Keep them coming! 
~Cheryl~
lets all heal together maybe try and study and use treatments individually and not hubristically defend or dismiss any entire healing philosphies
TEdelman writes: >lets all heal together maybe try and study and use treatments individually >and not hubristically defend or dismiss any entire healing philosphies
I agree. I only speak for things that I have tried. i.e. herbs, hemopathy, aromatherapy, accupressure, etc. They have helped me. I am willing to try almost anything once. And I like hearing about new ideas and opinions. Keep them coming! ~Cheryl~
>I seem to be experiecing some sort of allergy in the past 6 months – year >where I get an itchy sensation in the roof of mouth near the back. Also, >when I sleep at night I wake up very congested and dry in my nasal >passages. I have started using a humidifier but I’m wondering if there >are other natural alternatives for this kind of thing. Thanks. Any good >books on natural healing?
The one that I use the most is "Sinus Survival" by Robert Ivker. It’s been out in several editions — the third edition is the newest… I have a friend that swears by his nasal wash, and I’ve had good luck following his diet recommendations. "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" and "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine" have good chapters on allergies as well as Don Brown’s new book, "Herbal Prescriptions For Better Health" Regards, Rosemary, Healing Pages Bookstore, Seattle, WA http://members.aol.com/healingpgs/index.htm
One book that I use constantly for different ailments is "New Choices in Natural Healing" by Bill Gottlieb of Prevention Magazine. It gives various solutions through use of aromatherapy, food therapy, herbal therapy, accupressure, ayurveda, etc. Good luck, Diane
If you are interested in a career as an aromatherapist please *e-mail* for info on educational programs in aromatherapy. Institute for Classical Aromatherapy
Educational programs in Aromatherapy is an oxymoron.
> Educational programs in Aromatherapy is an oxymoron.
Nice try at being a wit, Garry, but you have only succeeded in demonstrating your ignorance for one and all. Why don’t you stick to subjects you know like tractor -pull contests and Budweiser?
Birth pain according to several authors is avoidable by knowledge of its origin, which is in the head. The Bradley Method is a combination of the Lamaze and Dick-Read methods, and incorporates the best elements of both with additional elements of its own. The key characteristic of the Bradley method is the emphasis on the father as the main labor coach. "Walking, standing helps enhance the dilation of the cervix. Some women find it helpful to squat with their partner supporting them" says Dr. Linton Essential oils are also valuable such as Lavender, Geranium, and Neroli. Obtain or borrow a book "Alternative Medicine", the definitive guide from 350 physicians and read pages 790-811. It lists six places where to find help. Another book is "The Complete Medicinal Herbal by Penelopy Ody Pages 170-171.
The Definitive Guide and the Medicinal Herbal are good books, but there is several herbals that specifically deal with pregnancy. These include "Herbs & Aromatherapy for the Reproductive System" by Jeanne Rose and "Wise Woman Herbal: Childbearing Year" by Susun Weed. The latter is used by several midwives in our area. Another book that has been recommended by me by NDs and midwives is "Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth & Your Baby’s First Year" by Miranda Castro. Regards, Rosemary, Healing Pages Bookstore, Seattle, WA
I know women who have used that supplement. All those herbs are well known to be helpful in aiding labor, so don’t start them until 36 weeks. You may want to find a midwife in your area, they have a much lower rate of c/sections…much peace to you and your baby!
I know that coffee and tea both contain caffeine, but when I drink tea I don’t feel as poorly as after drinking coffee. Is there something else in the coffee that isn’t good for you? Speaking of caffeine, I read that coffee on average has more than tea, (depending I guess on how long you let your tea steep). Someone else told me that tea had more caffeine. Who’s right? Bess Trenchard
> I know that coffee and tea both contain caffeine, but when I > drink tea I don’t feel as poorly as after drinking coffee. Is > there something else in the coffee that isn’t good for you?
I believe that there is more chemicals in the production of coffee than there is in the production fo the tea leaf. > Speaking of caffeine, I read that coffee on average has more than > tea, (depending I guess on how long you let your tea steep). Someone > else told me that tea had more caffeine. Who’s right?
Weight for Weight Tea has more caffine. But you do not drink the leaves only the extraction from those leaves. And yes it does depend on how long you steep the leaves. You drink the whole part of the coffee.. Graham > Bess Trenchard
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Trenchard) writes: >I know that coffee and tea both contain caffeine, but when I >drink tea I don’t feel as poorly as after drinking coffee. Is >there something else in the coffee that isn’t good for you? >Bess Trenchard
Hi Bess, Coffee is a roasted ground bean. Beans contain oils and oils when heated to high temps can be altered into less healthful compounds.Oils need to be treated with care. Tea on the other hand is a brew made of the leaves of a particular bush. I like to think of tea as a natural herb. Green tea is simply the dried leaves, black tea is the fermented leaves. Tea is a wonderful source of phytochemicals and can replace one serving of the recommeded "5 a day" servings of fruits and vegetables. IMHO, caffeine is a natural stimulant. In small amounts it can be very helpful. I love tea. I remember drinking it from my baby bottle. Maureen in Mukilteo (by the sea) Keane Nutritional Services
Tea can have much more caffine if it is brewed for any conciderable amount of time. Black or Green tea both have potent anti-oxidants which bind free radicals. These teas are one of the best sources for these anti-oxidanst. The decaff versions have them if caffine is a prob.
> I know that coffee and tea both contain caffeine, but when I > drink tea I don’t feel as poorly as after drinking coffee. Is > there something else in the coffee that isn’t good for you? > Speaking of caffeine, I read that coffee on average has more than > tea, (depending I guess on how long you let your tea steep). Someone > else told me that tea had more caffeine. Who’s right? > Bess Trenchard
Bess– they may both be right– The way we traditionally brew coffee and tea (at least in the States) yields about 150 milligrams caffeine per 6 oz cup (180 ml). Tea has about 40-50 milligrams. If my memory serves me right,the leaves of tea contain more caffeine by weight than coffee beans, but the net beverage content is as above). Pete
: I know that coffee and tea both contain caffeine, but when I : drink tea I don’t feel as poorly as after drinking coffee. Is : there something else in the coffee that isn’t good for you? : : Speaking of caffeine, I read that coffee on average has more than : tea, (depending I guess on how long you let your tea steep). Someone : else told me that tea had more caffeine. Who’s right? ‘As poorly.’ I like that, it captures the issue neatly. Tea, in general, has half as much caffeine, or less. —
Am surveying the Net for information on nutritional supplements, vitamins,herbs,amino acids, and aromatherapy that relieves chronic pain, with emphasis on muscular pain. Please E Mail me detailed responses. Book and article references as well as INternet sites for infomration would be appreciated. Information will be compiled in my weekly posting on chronic pain. Please share with others what has worked for you in releiving chronic pain.
For pain from excercising Wintergreen Oil works for me. But I perfer Thyme oil which seems to work well. I have never seen it perscribed for pain in any books though. Be careful when messing with Amino Acids. You can throw your system out of wack with them. I know you are looking for natural methods, but Advil rules for most kinds of pain. Try popping a few advil and munch on a carrot or something so you don’t feel guilty… One thing I think is really funny is that sometimes I am in so much pain I can’t move and then the wind will come up on the ocean and I will forget all about how much I hurt and windsurf all day long, not even thinking about the pain. Surfsteve
Hey, Bob!! I would like to know about such a newsgroup also. Let me know if you find out about one.
: Hey, Bob!! I would like to know about such a newsgroup also. : Let me know if you find out about one. Try alt.folklore.herbs — C4 Yourself BBS Voice: (517) 423-3454 Fax/BBS: (517) 423-3667 C4 Systems, Inc. 6585 Hack Road, RR#1, Clinton, Michigan, USA 49236-9530
There is also alt.aromatherapy. Sorry I made a mistake on the name. — —
: Hey, Bob!! I would like to know about such a newsgroup also. : Let me know if you find out about one. * * it is alt.folklore.herbs or something close to that * *
Hello, That’s just my question…Is there a Herb newsgroup on the Net? Thank you, peace, Bob
Try alt.folklore.herbs — Alex
> That’s just my question…Is there a Herb newsgroup on the Net?
Bob, Try alt.folklore.herb. — URL>> http://www.quake.net/~xdcrlab/hp.html Alt.Health, Life Ext., other Stuff
Hi Bob: > That’s just my question…Is there a Herb newsgroup on the Net?
Yes – alt.folklore.herbs. …Ken — | Ken Olsen, Nanaimo, BC |
Sorry if you’ve discussed this recently: am looking to correspond with anyone who has successfully used aromatherapy, homeopathy, and other naturopathic methods with horses, dogs, or sheep. I’ve had success using hepar sulph on a horse’s abscessed hoof subsequent to founder and am now treating seedy toe with silica and supplements (as opposed to having a hoof resection). I know folks who use alternative therapies with their dogs but almost none who work with horses, and absolutely none who’ve treated their sheep. Alicia
>An FDA agent yesterday served author Ralph Moss with a subpoena >snip > (He said…) >Subpoenas served on journalists who are financially >unconnected to their subjects have a chilling effect. They raise the prospect >that by writing about a controversy you become a participant and potential >target."
Dr, Moss also has a database research service and, for a fee of approx $250, he will tell you what alternative treatments are available for your particular disease or problem. His is not precisely a referral service (or is it?) but on the other hand, by providing this service Dr. Moss might not be appropriately described as a "journalist". And, in making "recommendations" and selling books (he puts out a catalog of interesting titles on alternatives) perhaps he is not completely "financially unconnected". I am interested to hear some opinions.
An FDA agent yesterday served author Ralph Moss with a subpoena at his New York home, to appear before a Houston federal grand jury investigating Dr. S. R. Burzynski MD, PhD, an alternative cancer doctor. Houston prosecutors have been harassing Dr. Burzynski for the past 12 years. Ralph Moss is a PhD in Classics from Stanford University, a member of the Office of Alternative Medicine’s national advisory committee, and a prominent critic of the cancer establishment. He is probably best known for his book "The Cancer Industry" which is highly critical of the cancer mainstream. He also writes and publishes "The Cancer Chronicles," a newsletter about alternative cancer treatments. The subpoena commanded him to produce "Any and all letters, correspondence tape recordings, notes of conversations, faxes or other communications to, from or with S. R. Burzynski or his agents or employees from January 1, 1988 to present." "The subpoena raises profound First Amendment issues," writes Moss. "For almost twenty years, I have been consistently critical of the evaluation of alternative treatments. Subpoenas served on journalists who are financially unconnected to their subjects have a chilling effect. They raise the prospect that by writing about a controversy you become a participant and potential target." Dean