new member

[Guest guest]

Hello Janet,

I hope you don't mind my writing to you. When I saw that you are from

Vancouver, my eyes lit up with joy. I have a Cousin who lives on Victoria

Island and I was privileged to visit with her about 4 years ago.

My daughter won a trip to Las Vegas and my husband allowed me to go as well

and then we did a very small amount of travelling, Los Angeles (Disneyland),

San Francisco, San Diego and a day and a half in Vancouver. What a beautiful

place you live in. I had not seen my cousin for over 40 years and it was

wonderful to see her again.

I live in Australia in a suburb of Adelaide which is in South Australia. I

am 58 and have a husband, 4 grown children and 5 grandchildren. I became

interested in Aromatherapy earlier this year. A local community house was

holding classes and I went along from curiosity really, but I found I enjoy

it very much. We do a few excercises and then work in pairs and give each

other a foot massage and maybe neck, shoulder or hand massage as well. Of

course we are limited in what we can do as there is not much privacy and no

massage tables.

I am also a shy person and thought perhaps we could communicate with each

other if you would like to do so. I have not posted much yet as my knowledge

is fairly limited at this time but I hope to learn much more. I also found

a lady from this newsgroup who amazingly lives 2 minutes from my home!! We

have met and had a coffee together once, and are going to meet again next

week.

Best Wishes to you and your family for the coming Christmas Season.

Hope to hear from you,

Margaret Morphett (Australia)

 

>Hi Everyone:

>

>My name is Janet and I am from Vancouver Island, off the west coast of

Canada. I have been interested in alternative medicines for many years but

am just now trying to learn more about aromatherapy. I am sorry, but I am

quite shy and might stay in the background for awhile. Thank you.

[Guest guest]

Hi there all I thought I had better introduce myself as well (sheepish grin)

 

My name is Michelle and I work fulltime with the state public service but am

studying part time to become a naturopath. I need less stress in my life

and have opted for the natural lifestyle. I have always for as long as I

can remember had an interest in so called alternative therapies. I am also

a keen learner in the field of Aromatherapy and will do the certificate at

TAFE once I finish my advanced diploma. I'm married, 43 yrs old with 2

lovely daughters who are 16 yrs and 11 yrs old.

I think that is enough rambling for now.....Oh glad to be here by the

way!!!!

 

 

Michelle

-

Judy Mason <rjmason

 

Saturday, July 29, 2000 1:23 PM

[AX] New Member

 

 

> Hi All!!

> I tho't I'd better introduce myself right away!! My name is Judy

> Mason & I am taking the Aromatherapy 101 course with West Coast

> Institute of Aromatherapy & its awesome. I've had a great interest in

> Aromatherapy & the healing powers of plants & e.o's. I live in

> Invermere, British Columbia. Look forward to chatting with y'all!!

> Judy

>

>

>

>

> -----------------

> **Get Used to Chatting so we can eventually have a 24 hr Aromatherapy Chat

Room!!!

> Times we can meet:

> Saturday and Sunday

> 11am + 3pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time)

> Monday To Friday

> 12 pm + 6pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time)

>

> For those of you who are not sure of the time difference, call your

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>

> QUICK TIPS: Send your quick tips to

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>

> The intention of this list is to provide up-to-date information concerning

the safe use of Aromatherapy, and is not intended to replace the advice or

attention of the proper health care professionals.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Judy

 

I'm also enrolled in the same fabulous course. You'll find this to be a

wonderful resource as well.

 

Sandra from Maple Ridge, BC

 

> Hi All!!

> I tho't I'd better introduce myself right away!! My name is Judy

> Mason & I am taking the Aromatherapy 101 course with West Coast

> Institute of Aromatherapy & its awesome. I've had a great interest in

> Aromatherapy & the healing powers of plants & e.o's. I live in

> Invermere, British Columbia. Look forward to chatting with y'all!!

> Judy

>

>

>

>

> -----------------

> **Get Used to Chatting so we can eventually have a 24 hr Aromatherapy Chat

Room!!!

> Times we can meet:

> Saturday and Sunday

> 11am + 3pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time)

> Monday To Friday

> 12 pm + 6pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time)

>

> For those of you who are not sure of the time difference, call your

Operator.

>

> QUICK TIPS: Send your quick tips to

> -owner

>

> The intention of this list is to provide up-to-date information concerning

the safe use of Aromatherapy, and is not intended to replace the advice or

attention of the proper health care professionals.

>

>

[Guest guest]

MOIRA DU TOIT

CORPORATE SALES REPUBLIC UMBRELLA

TEL: (011) 902-4741

FAX: (011) 902-4741

CELL: 082-553-8587

-

dun mor

 

Monday, September 11, 2000 4:53 PM

NEW MEMBER

 

 

Hi Everybody

 

My name is Moira and I am new. I am half Irish/half South African and live in

Johannesburg, South Africa. I have been interested in aromatherapy for some

time now and have finally decided to make a complete career change.

 

I started my " Therapeutic Aromatherapy " course last week and so I look forward

to learning from all of you. I hope to complete my training by this time next

year. I have also completed my First degree in the Usui system of Reiki which I

believe will help to heal and soothe client when massaging. I look forward to

interacting with you all and hopefully spend some time with you in the chat

room.

 

Regards

 

Moira

Aromatherapy Student

Jhb South Africa

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Maggie

 

There are so many oils but I find that for a relaxing atmosphere in the home

that Geranium & Bergamot are two of my favourites, as for stimulating &

creative I like Grapefruit, Lime, Rosemary and from time to time Basil as

long as the Basil is used sparingly as it has quite a strong aroma and can

be " overpowering " if used too often and too much.

 

regards

 

 

 

Moira du Toit

Jhb S.A.

..

 

Maggie St. <perla58

 

Monday, September 18, 2000 2:46 AM

[AX] New Member

 

 

>

> Hello! My name is Maggie and I am new to this group.

>

> I am a complete Beginner and know little to nothing. I rely heavily

> on " The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy " by Valerie

> Ann Worwood.

>

> Right now, I am interested in creating a relaxing atmosphere in the

> home and a more stimulating/creative one in my office. Any

> suggestions would be appreciated!

>

> Thanks!!

>

> -Maggie

> New Jersey

>

>

> -----------------

> **Get Used to Chatting so we can eventually have a 24 hr Aromatherapy Chat

Room!!!

> Times we can meet:

> Saturday and Sunday

> 11am + 3pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time)

> Monday To Friday

> 12 pm + 6pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time)

>

> For those of you who are not sure of the time difference, call your

Operator.

>

> QUICK TIPS: Send your quick tips to

> -owner

>

> The intention of this list is to provide up-to-date information concerning

the safe use of Aromatherapy, and is not intended to replace the advice or

attention of the proper health care professionals.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

hello Maggie!

 

Yes, Lavender at home, Rosemary in the office,

definately!!

 

Theresa

 

 

--- " Maggie St. " <perla58 wrote:

> Hello! My name is Maggie and I am new to this

> group.

>

> I am a complete Beginner and know little to nothing.

> I rely heavily

> on " The Complete Book of Essential Oils &

> Aromatherapy " by Valerie

> Ann Worwood.

>

> Right now, I am interested in creating a relaxing

> atmosphere in the

> home and a more stimulating/creative one in my

> office. Any

> suggestions would be appreciated!

>

> Thanks!!

>

> -Maggie

> New Jersey

>

>

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Welcome all!

Hi Moira, im Reiki 2 certified, not for long, really

just started. Welcome aboard!

 

Theresa, Florida USA

 

--- dun mor <dunmor wrote:

>

> MOIRA DU TOIT

> CORPORATE SALES REPUBLIC UMBRELLA

> TEL: (011) 902-4741

> FAX: (011) 902-4741

> CELL: 082-553-8587

> -

> dun mor

>

> Monday, September 11, 2000 4:53 PM

> NEW MEMBER

>

>

> Hi Everybody

>

> My name is Moira and I am new. I am half Irish/half

> South African and live in Johannesburg, South

> Africa. I have been interested in aromatherapy for

> some time now and have finally decided to make a

> complete career change.

>

> I started my " Therapeutic Aromatherapy " course last

> week and so I look forward to learning from all of

> you. I hope to complete my training by this time

> next year. I have also completed my First degree in

> the Usui system of Reiki which I believe will help

> to heal and soothe client when massaging. I look

> forward to interacting with you all and hopefully

> spend some time with you in the chat room.

>

> Regards

>

> Moira

> Aromatherapy Student

> Jhb South Africa

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Could someone explain Reiki to me?

Bobbi

 

-

Theresa Caetta <shining_doe

 

Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:13 PM

Re: [AX] Fw: NEW MEMBER

 

 

>

> Welcome all!

> Hi Moira, im Reiki 2 certified, not for long, really

> just started. Welcome aboard!

>

> Theresa, Florida USA

>

> --- dun mor <dunmor wrote:

> >

> > MOIRA DU TOIT

> > CORPORATE SALES REPUBLIC UMBRELLA

> > TEL: (011) 902-4741

> > FAX: (011) 902-4741

> > CELL: 082-553-8587

> > -

> > dun mor

> >

> > Monday, September 11, 2000 4:53 PM

> > NEW MEMBER

> >

> >

> > Hi Everybody

> >

> > My name is Moira and I am new. I am half Irish/half

> > South African and live in Johannesburg, South

> > Africa. I have been interested in aromatherapy for

> > some time now and have finally decided to make a

> > complete career change.

> >

> > I started my " Therapeutic Aromatherapy " course last

> > week and so I look forward to learning from all of

> > you. I hope to complete my training by this time

> > next year. I have also completed my First degree in

> > the Usui system of Reiki which I believe will help

> > to heal and soothe client when massaging. I look

> > forward to interacting with you all and hopefully

> > spend some time with you in the chat room.

> >

> > Regards

> >

> > Moira

> > Aromatherapy Student

> > Jhb South Africa

> >

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > removed]

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

> Send instant messages & get email alerts with Messenger.

> http://im./

>

> -----------------

> **Get Used to Chatting so we can eventually have a 24 hr Aromatherapy Chat

Room!!!

> Times we can meet:

> Saturday and Sunday

> 11am + 3pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time)

> Monday To Friday

> 12 pm + 6pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time)

>

> For those of you who are not sure of the time difference, call your

Operator.

>

> QUICK TIPS: Send your quick tips to

> -owner

>

> The intention of this list is to provide up-to-date information concerning

the safe use of Aromatherapy, and is not intended to replace the advice or

attention of the proper health care professionals.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Bobbi,

 

Hi, Reiki is a hands on healing technique that you

take classes on, like one weekend for Reiki 1, then

another day for Reiki 2. After that is a masters in

Reike (another day. usually has to be a year later)

and with that you can teach. Reiki can only be taught

in a class, because that is where you receive the

attunments (blessings) and learn the symbols that

assist in Reiki. Yes it can be spelled Reike also.

It is said the first one to do Reike is Jesus, and a

Monk who was teaching at a boys christian school got

visions of this and the symbols while medatating in

the mountains of Japan I believe. It started from

there and spread its way into Hawaii and over to

America. The reason California is so hip on all these

eastern techniques is it is the first state to get the

info!! Lucky them. Reike can be done to others,

yourself, your dog, your plant, your house!

has Reike groups also.

 

Theresa

--- Steve & Bobbi Fabrycky <fab7

wrote:

> Could someone explain Reiki to me?

> Bobbi

>

> -

> Theresa Caetta <shining_doe

>

> Tuesday, September 19, 2000 3:13 PM

> Re: [AX] Fw: NEW MEMBER

>

>

> >

> > Welcome all!

> > Hi Moira, im Reiki 2 certified, not for long,

> really

> > just started. Welcome aboard!

> >

> > Theresa, Florida USA

> >

> > --- dun mor <dunmor wrote:

> > >

> > > MOIRA DU TOIT

> > > CORPORATE SALES REPUBLIC UMBRELLA

> > > TEL: (011) 902-4741

> > > FAX: (011) 902-4741

> > > CELL: 082-553-8587

> > > -

> > > dun mor

> > >

> > > Monday, September 11, 2000 4:53 PM

> > > NEW MEMBER

> > >

> > >

> > > Hi Everybody

> > >

> > > My name is Moira and I am new. I am half

> Irish/half

> > > South African and live in Johannesburg, South

> > > Africa. I have been interested in aromatherapy

> for

> > > some time now and have finally decided to make a

> > > complete career change.

> > >

> > > I started my " Therapeutic Aromatherapy " course

> last

> > > week and so I look forward to learning from all

> of

> > > you. I hope to complete my training by this time

> > > next year. I have also completed my First degree

> in

> > > the Usui system of Reiki which I believe will

> help

> > > to heal and soothe client when massaging. I

> look

> > > forward to interacting with you all and

> hopefully

> > > spend some time with you in the chat room.

> > >

> > > Regards

> > >

> > > Moira

> > > Aromatherapy Student

> > > Jhb South Africa

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > > removed]

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Send instant messages & get email alerts with

> Messenger.

> > http://im./

> >

> > -----------------

> > **Get Used to Chatting so we can eventually have a

> 24 hr Aromatherapy Chat

> Room!!!

> > Times we can meet:

> > Saturday and Sunday

> > 11am + 3pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time)

> > Monday To Friday

> > 12 pm + 6pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time)

> >

> > For those of you who are not sure of the time

> difference, call your

> Operator.

> >

> > QUICK TIPS: Send your quick tips to

> > -owner

> >

> > The intention of this list is to provide

> up-to-date information concerning

> the safe use of Aromatherapy, and is not intended to

> replace the advice or

> attention of the proper health care professionals.

> >

> >

> >

>

>

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi there

 

So sorry to hear such sad news about your dog. I think you are on right

track so with Pine , Teatree and Lavender. Some other oils for the immune

system are eucalyptus & rosemary. Im not too sure how you would apply it to

a long haired dog but one of Julia Lawless books suggests (for humans) a

quite concentrated massage blend using a carrier oil and to massage into the

palms of hands and soles of feet once a day. Perhaps you could do the same

on his paws. I think that dogs paws are quite absorbent (for want of a

better word). I dont know what dilution you would use though. Perhaps

someone else could help out here? Im not sure if you would go on the weight

of the dog and perhaps use the same dilution you would give a small child?

Maybe someone else can give some suggestions? Lawless also suggests to use

one of the immune syustem boosting oils as a room fragrancer on an everyday

basis, perhaps put a drop or two on his blanket or where he sleeps.?

 

Let us know how you progress.

 

Moira

South Africa

 

-

<a.giacon

 

Saturday, June 09, 2001 11:51 AM

[AX] new member

 

 

> Hi there all.

> I am an Aromatherapist . I live In Auckland new zealand, and have been

> a qualified Aromatherapist since 1989. I have worked in retail-

> dispensing oils and remdies, had my own practise , held seminars, and

> taught professional Aromatherapy. I love Aromatherapy, and use it

> every day for so many different things. I am looking forward to

> chatting to you all soon. If I can manange to tee up the times to

> match me!

>

> I am interested in present at Aromatherapy for animals. My dog -

> Border Collie has Lymphoma- cancer of the Lymph glands. Which as you

> can imagine is pretty fatal!

>

> So nt expecting any miracles here, have him on Predtnazone at

> present. I would like to use some oils on him also.

> I was thinking perhaps- Pine, Teatree, Lavender- for their

> immunostimulant properties, as cancer is the breakdown of the immune

> response.

>

> Have not used oils on a longhaired dog before, except for Teatree on

> his odd wound. And for the fleas of course. Baths are abit difficult.

> I would tend to go fo a spray, or compress?

> Any suggestions on this- no-one to chat with at present, so will check

> the mail later. Look forward to any ideas. As I say am not expecting

> miracles, he is expected to only live 2 months- seems happy enough at

> present, not showing any sign of pain or weakness.

>

>

> Regards

> Adrienne

>

>

> **************************************************

> UPDATE:

> Sig Lines: Commercial Sig lines are equal to advertising. Please do not

display your link to your commercial website in your Sig line.

> Your can add your commercial site to the " links " section only. It is there

for you so please use it.

> www./links/

>

> QUICK TIPS: Send your quick tips to

> -owner

>

> The intention of this list is to provide up-to-date information concerning

the safe use of Aromatherapy, and is not intended to replace the advice or

attention of the proper health care professionals.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Regarding essential oils and herbal treatments for our four legged friends,

I would like to recommend you read the works of Juliette de Bairacli Levy :

a world renowned herbalist, author, breeder of Afghan hounds, friend of the

Gypsies, traveler in search of herbal wisdom, and the pioneer of holistic

veterinary medicine.

 

I recently watched a documentary on PBS about Juliette de Bairacli Levy and

it was life changing for me. She is the most remarkable woman, a true wise

one among us.

 

In Health,

Carrie-Anne

 

-

" Moira du Toit " <dunmor

 

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 9:13 AM

Re: [AX] new member

 

 

> Hi there

>

> So sorry to hear such sad news about your dog. I think you are on right

> track so with Pine , Teatree and Lavender. Some other oils for the immune

> system are eucalyptus & rosemary. Im not too sure how you would apply it

to

> a long haired dog but one of Julia Lawless books suggests (for humans) a

> quite concentrated massage blend using a carrier oil and to massage into

the

> palms of hands and soles of feet once a day. Perhaps you could do the

same

> on his paws. I think that dogs paws are quite absorbent (for want of a

> better word). I dont know what dilution you would use though. Perhaps

> someone else could help out here? Im not sure if you would go on the

weight

> of the dog and perhaps use the same dilution you would give a small child?

> Maybe someone else can give some suggestions? Lawless also suggests to

use

> one of the immune syustem boosting oils as a room fragrancer on an

everyday

> basis, perhaps put a drop or two on his blanket or where he sleeps.?

>

> Let us know how you progress.

>

> Moira

> South Africa

>

> -

> <a.giacon

>

> Saturday, June 09, 2001 11:51 AM

> [AX] new member

>

>

> > Hi there all.

> > I am an Aromatherapist . I live In Auckland new zealand, and have been

> > a qualified Aromatherapist since 1989. I have worked in retail-

> > dispensing oils and remdies, had my own practise , held seminars, and

> > taught professional Aromatherapy. I love Aromatherapy, and use it

> > every day for so many different things. I am looking forward to

> > chatting to you all soon. If I can manange to tee up the times to

> > match me!

> >

> > I am interested in present at Aromatherapy for animals. My dog -

> > Border Collie has Lymphoma- cancer of the Lymph glands. Which as you

> > can imagine is pretty fatal!

> >

> > So nt expecting any miracles here, have him on Predtnazone at

> > present. I would like to use some oils on him also.

> > I was thinking perhaps- Pine, Teatree, Lavender- for their

> > immunostimulant properties, as cancer is the breakdown of the immune

> > response.

> >

> > Have not used oils on a longhaired dog before, except for Teatree on

> > his odd wound. And for the fleas of course. Baths are abit difficult.

> > I would tend to go fo a spray, or compress?

> > Any suggestions on this- no-one to chat with at present, so will check

> > the mail later. Look forward to any ideas. As I say am not expecting

> > miracles, he is expected to only live 2 months- seems happy enough at

> > present, not showing any sign of pain or weakness.

> >

> >

> > Regards

> > Adrienne

> >

> >

> > **************************************************

> > UPDATE:

> > Sig Lines: Commercial Sig lines are equal to advertising. Please do not

> display your link to your commercial website in your Sig line.

> > Your can add your commercial site to the " links " section only. It is

there

> for you so please use it.

> > www./links/

> >

> > QUICK TIPS: Send your quick tips to

> > -owner

> >

> > The intention of this list is to provide up-to-date information

concerning

> the safe use of Aromatherapy, and is not intended to replace the advice or

> attention of the proper health care professionals.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Lisa,

Go to this site, be sure and read all the info.

http://www.gardenoflife.cc/literature/townsend6.html

 

viscusi1family [viscusi1family]

Thursday, October 25, 2001 9:07 PM

Gettingwell

new member

 

 

hello everyone,

my name is lisa and i am a new member

here.i am 39 yrs.old and i am from

upstate n.y. i am interested in all

and any information i can get.

 

i have crohns disease,which is a

inflammatory bowel disease. i also have

arthritis ,which type i am not sure as

i am waiting for the blood tests to come back from the rhumatologist.

 

i just wanted to introduce myself and

i am looking forward to meeting other

new members.

 

take care......lisa

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone.

I am Marlena... mother or three (8, 6, 4). I've struggled emotionally since

I was nine years old. In my late teen years, I caught everything I was

exposed to including mono and oral herpies. I'd never even kissed anyone!!!

It's as if I were a germ magnet...lol. From the time I was 9years old until

20years old, I struggled with an eating disorder called bulimia. I found the

more I studied about nutrition, the better I could feel about the good things

that I was putting into my body and eventually with much willpower and

backslides, overcame it. In my puberty years, I struggled with suicidal

thoughts and temptations. That didn't finally go away until I took my first

antidepressant at age 24. My tonsils were taken out when I was 20 because of

chronic sore throats and upper respiratory infections. I was in nursing

school at the time and worked in the ER catching everything that walked

through the doors. I had a nervous breakdown my last semester of Nursing

school. I couldn't sleep, had night terrors, threw up everything I ate (not

on purpose), was violent against myself, couldn't keep thoughts in my brain,

had hallucinations, and was terrified to be alone. I went in the hopital,

slept for 7 days straight with the help of medicaitons, took a leave of

absense from nursing school (and never retuned), and seemed to be ok when I

was released. It was all attributed to the extreem amount of stress I was

under from nursing school and my friend's recent death from AIDS. Nothing was

ever said about my diet of boxed macaroni and cheese and potatoes, because

that was all I could afford and pay my tuition too. A few years later I

married, and began having episodes of amnesia. (again, money was tight and

good food was scarce) They wouldn't last long.. a few minutes. Just enough

to scare me and let me know that something was very wrong. This time I was

diagnosed with severe depression, and put of antidepressents. Everytime my

husband left me alone to visit friends or run errands, I would develop an

uncontrollable urge to break everything in the house. I would be so sure

that I would be fine if he left, and then when he actually would leave for a

few hours, I would have to go outside to keep from destroying everything we

owned. I was raped and became pregnant with my first child. I went off all

medications and quit my job to help my mother die of colon cancer. The thing

that amazed me was that during that time, I actually felt emotionally stable.

After my daughter was born, I went into a deep depression again. I quit

breast feeding so that I could go on antidepressents again. My husband and I

seperated, and I seemed to be doing fine. I was studying accounting and

doing well. I lived with friends. I bonded with my daughter. My husband

and I got back together after much counseling and we had another baby. I had

a doctor lined up " just in case " I had PPD again... I didn't. They wanted me

to take Paxil, but I refused. Eventually my Mother In Law decided that she

wanted my children, and she plays dirty. I had myself evaluated just to

fight her accusation that I was insane. I tested out fine.. on no drugs. I

moved to SC to get away from my MIL and her involvement in my marriage and

family. I started having panic attacks when I was pregnant with my son.

They went away with no meds after giving birth. When my son was six months

old... I started feeling that things weren't ok. I had no energy, and bouts

of amnesia. Then I lost my short term memory and couldn't function to care

for my kids. The doctors said it was stress, but I knew better. There were

no longer any major stressors in my life... and I had faired just fine

through some really major ones. Stress didn't explain what was happening to

me. I called CPS to get help with the kids because I didn't want my MIL to

ger her hands on them. (I did not consider her fit to raise my children...

it wasn't because she and I didn't get along). They investigated and

concluded that nothing was wrong with me and that I was just a

hyprochondriac... or so they told the mental health clinic where I couldn't

get help because they had already determined before they met me that nothing

was wrong and I was just trying to " use " the system... give me a break. I

moved to VA to get help from my family with my kids, but they were too

involved with their careers to be available to help. One of the social

workers there suggested to me that I have my thyroid checked because what she

saw in my behavior reminded her of herself when she was younger and had

problems with her thyroid. I moved again back to my home town where the

doctors knew me and would believe me that something was very wrong with me.

My thyroid checked out fine, and I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and

put on Lithium and Paxil. That was about 2 1/2 years ago. The medications

were effective in relieving the suicidal obsessive thoughts, and helping me

to control my behavior, but the emotional rollercoaster was still going on

internally. Also, I still had very little energy to fix meals and to give

any real attention to the kids and their needs. We got by...but that was

about it. Every appointmen (scheduled 3 months apart) I was steadily gaining

10 lbs. This past spring, I paniced as I was quickly approaching 200 lbs.

My doctor kept giving me lectures about being more active and eating less...

I did good to walk to the bathroom and back. It took all the strength I had.

I showered once a week with my husband's help. Out of desperation I called

an old counselor who had become a friend. I asked her if she knew of

anything without stimulants that could give me more energy so that I could

fight this weight gain. She told me that she doesn't make it a practice to

recommend suppliments, but told me of a few to check into. I chose the one

that looked most complete to me. It is in powder form and is easily

absorbable. the resulting energy was almost instantaeous as was also the

unexpected stop of severe mood swings. Within a few weeks, I noticed that

the bathtub was no longer clogged with my hair after each shower, and was in

shock when I realized that I was cleaning the tub again. I had a few

yardsales, organized my house, put my kids in school... because now I could

stay awake to drive them back and forth. I found a job with a chore service

to celebrate my ablility to not only take care of myself, my home, and my

family, but to help care for the elderly and handicapped as well. I promised

God that if He would heal me, then I would help others in my situation. What

I came to realize is that my problems were probably nutrition related all

along. I am now off of the lithium and am doing fine. I've been decreasing

the Paxil slowly and have hit a few bumps in the road to wellness. I'm so

very grateful for the help and guidance I've received from some of the people

on this list. I come here for support and to gain new knowledge that can

help me reach my goal to be as healthy as I can be and to help others to do

the same. Thanks for inviting me here.

Marlena Taylor

[Guest guest]

Dear Marlena

Thank you for telling us your story.

 

It great that you are recovering from sickness to health.

 

Yes, In our society no one is taught about real nutrition .

We get in trouble with our health and instead of getting what we need

to bring our system back to well being. We are given drugs (big

business), that usually mask the symptoms and cause further damage in

the system.

 

Most of the disease in our society is based exactly on what happened

to you.

It isn't your fault. You were indoctrinated into what the most

powerfull business interests wanted you to believe as a consumer.

i.e. processed food, medical industry, etc. No one made any money off

teaching children or parents about nutrition.

 

Im glad you are tapering off of the Paxil, this type of medication

(ssri) can be particularly vicious and dangerous.

 

Good luck,

Frank

 

 

 

 

Gettingwell, PHAMMTAYLR@a... wrote:

> Hi everyone.

> I am Marlena... mother or three (8, 6, 4). I've struggled

emotionally since

> I was nine years old. In my late teen years, I caught everything I

was

> exposed to including mono and oral herpies. I'd never even kissed

anyone!!!

> It's as if I were a germ magnet...lol. From the time I was 9years

old until

> 20years old, I struggled with an eating disorder called bulimia. I

found the

> more I studied about nutrition, the better I could feel about the

good things

> that I was putting into my body and eventually with much willpower

and

> backslides, overcame it. In my puberty years, I struggled with

suicidal

> thoughts and temptations. That didn't finally go away until I took

my first

> antidepressant at age 24. My tonsils were taken out when I was 20

because of

> chronic sore throats and upper respiratory infections. I was in

nursing

> school at the time and worked in the ER catching everything that

walked

> through the doors. I had a nervous breakdown my last semester of

Nursing

> school. I couldn't sleep, had night terrors, threw up everything I

ate (not

> on purpose), was violent against myself, couldn't keep thoughts in

my brain,

> had hallucinations, and was terrified to be alone. I went in the

hopital,

> slept for 7 days straight with the help of medicaitons, took a leave

of

> absense from nursing school (and never retuned), and seemed to be ok

when I

> was released. It was all attributed to the extreem amount of stress

I was

> under from nursing school and my friend's recent death from AIDS.

Nothing was

> ever said about my diet of boxed macaroni and cheese and potatoes,

because

> that was all I could afford and pay my tuition too. A few years

later I

> married, and began having episodes of amnesia. (again, money was

tight and

> good food was scarce) They wouldn't last long.. a few minutes.

Just enough

> to scare me and let me know that something was very wrong. This

time I was

> diagnosed with severe depression, and put of antidepressents.

Everytime my

> husband left me alone to visit friends or run errands, I would

develop an

> uncontrollable urge to break everything in the house. I would be so

sure

> that I would be fine if he left, and then when he actually would

leave for a

> few hours, I would have to go outside to keep from destroying

everything we

> owned. I was raped and became pregnant with my first child. I went

off all

> medications and quit my job to help my mother die of colon cancer.

The thing

> that amazed me was that during that time, I actually felt

emotionally stable.

> After my daughter was born, I went into a deep depression again. I

quit

> breast feeding so that I could go on antidepressents again. My

husband and I

> seperated, and I seemed to be doing fine. I was studying accounting

and

> doing well. I lived with friends. I bonded with my daughter. My

husband

> and I got back together after much counseling and we had another

baby. I had

> a doctor lined up " just in case " I had PPD again... I didn't. They

wanted me

> to take Paxil, but I refused. Eventually my Mother In Law decided

that she

> wanted my children, and she plays dirty. I had myself evaluated

just to

> fight her accusation that I was insane. I tested out fine.. on no

drugs. I

> moved to SC to get away from my MIL and her involvement in my

marriage and

> family. I started having panic attacks when I was pregnant with my

son.

> They went away with no meds after giving birth. When my son was six

months

> old... I started feeling that things weren't ok. I had no energy,

and bouts

> of amnesia. Then I lost my short term memory and couldn't function

to care

> for my kids. The doctors said it was stress, but I knew better.

There were

> no longer any major stressors in my life... and I had faired just

fine

> through some really major ones. Stress didn't explain what was

happening to

> me. I called CPS to get help with the kids because I didn't want my

MIL to

> ger her hands on them. (I did not consider her fit to raise my

children...

> it wasn't because she and I didn't get along). They investigated

and

> concluded that nothing was wrong with me and that I was just a

> hyprochondriac... or so they told the mental health clinic where I

couldn't

> get help because they had already determined before they met me that

nothing

> was wrong and I was just trying to " use " the system... give me a

break. I

> moved to VA to get help from my family with my kids, but they were

too

> involved with their careers to be available to help. One of the

social

> workers there suggested to me that I have my thyroid checked because

what she

> saw in my behavior reminded her of herself when she was younger and

had

> problems with her thyroid. I moved again back to my home town where

the

> doctors knew me and would believe me that something was very wrong

with me.

> My thyroid checked out fine, and I was diagnosed with bipolar

disorder and

> put on Lithium and Paxil. That was about 2 1/2 years ago. The

medications

> were effective in relieving the suicidal obsessive thoughts, and

helping me

> to control my behavior, but the emotional rollercoaster was still

going on

> internally. Also, I still had very little energy to fix meals and

to give

> any real attention to the kids and their needs. We got by...but

that was

> about it. Every appointmen (scheduled 3 months apart) I was

steadily gaining

> 10 lbs. This past spring, I paniced as I was quickly approaching

200 lbs.

> My doctor kept giving me lectures about being more active and eating

less...

> I did good to walk to the bathroom and back. It took all the

strength I had.

> I showered once a week with my husband's help. Out of desperation

I called

> an old counselor who had become a friend. I asked her if she knew

of

> anything without stimulants that could give me more energy so that I

could

> fight this weight gain. She told me that she doesn't make it a

practice to

> recommend suppliments, but told me of a few to check into. I chose

the one

> that looked most complete to me. It is in powder form and is easily

> absorbable. the resulting energy was almost instantaeous as was

also the

> unexpected stop of severe mood swings. Within a few weeks, I

noticed that

> the bathtub was no longer clogged with my hair after each shower,

and was in

> shock when I realized that I was cleaning the tub again. I had a

few

> yardsales, organized my house, put my kids in school... because now

I could

> stay awake to drive them back and forth. I found a job with a chore

service

> to celebrate my ablility to not only take care of myself, my home,

and my

> family, but to help care for the elderly and handicapped as well. I

promised

> God that if He would heal me, then I would help others in my

situation. What

> I came to realize is that my problems were probably nutrition

related all

> along. I am now off of the lithium and am doing fine. I've been

decreasing

> the Paxil slowly and have hit a few bumps in the road to wellness.

I'm so

> very grateful for the help and guidance I've received from some of

the people

> on this list. I come here for support and to gain new knowledge

that can

> help me reach my goal to be as healthy as I can be and to help

others to do

> the same. Thanks for inviting me here.

> Marlena Taylor

[Guest guest]

Dear Kayla,

Im assuming you want input about your situation from the members.

Would you tell us more about yourself and your situation?

 

Do you take any medicine?

 

Do you take any herbal preperations?

 

Do you take any vitamins or nutritional supplements?

 

When you were on the low carb diet,

I take that to mean high protien and ?

Could you describe it a little.

 

What is your diet like now?

 

How going down hill?

 

Frank

 

 

 

Gettingwell, Kayla Rea <klarea> wrote:

> Hello,

> I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a 49 year old

> gramma. I recently (Aug. 01) began juicing and made

> radical changes in my diet. I had been following a

> low carbohydrate diet for three years and had lost 90

> pounds but was beginning to feel pretty lousy again.

> When I first started that way of eating I felt good,

> had lots of energy and most joint aches went away but

> for the last six month or so I have been going

> downhill and couldn't figure out why.

>

> I have not been diagnosed with any major illness

> mainly because I haven't been to a doctor in years. I

> am on a limited income and can't afford to go to

> doctors which may be a blessing in disguise. Anyway

> since Aug. I have become vegetarian and honestly, I

> don't really feel any better yet. I seem to run out of

> energy in the afternoon and seem to have a lot of

> trouble concentrating.

>

> I understand that it takes a long time to detox from

> all the stuff I've put in my body over the years so I

> am trying to be patient but I am ready to feel better.

>

> I find this list very informative.

> Thanks,

> Kayla

>

>

>

> Make a great connection at Personals.

> http://personals.

[Guest guest]

--- califpacific wrote:

> Dear Kayla,

> Im assuming you want input about your situation from

> the members.

> Would you tell us more about yourself and your

> situation?

>

> Do you take any medicine?

No, I don't take any prescription drugs.

>

> Do you take any herbal preperations?

No, I don't think so, I think most of what I take

would be considered vitamins or supplements.

>

> Do you take any vitamins or nutritional supplements?

Yes, I take:

Vitamin C crytals

Life's Greens from Vitamin World

B complex

Psyllium Husks

Flax Seed Oil

>

> When you were on the low carb diet,

> I take that to mean high protien and ?

> Could you describe it a little.

I was following Atkins so yes it was high protein and

lots of dairy

>

> What is your diet like now?

I still limit starches such as rice, potatoes and

bread and I try to do about 75 % raw. Most of my

protein is from soy. I juice at least 3 times a day.

>

> How going down hill?

Oh, I didn't realize how bad that sounded. I just mean

a lack of energy and lots of aches and pains in joints

and muscles. I have a lot of trouble with constipation

and since changing to a basically vegan diet I have

terrible gas, makes me hate to go anywhere. I also

have frequent headaches lately.

I think that about covers my main complaints. Nothing

life threatening just want to feel better.

Kayla

>

> Frank

>

>

>

> Gettingwell, Kayla Rea <klarea>

> wrote:

> > Hello,

> > I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a 49 year

> old

> > gramma. I recently (Aug. 01) began juicing and

> made

> > radical changes in my diet. I had been following

> a

> > low carbohydrate diet for three years and had lost

> 90

> > pounds but was beginning to feel pretty lousy

> again.

> > When I first started that way of eating I felt

> good,

> > had lots of energy and most joint aches went away

> but

> > for the last six month or so I have been going

> > downhill and couldn't figure out why.

> >

> > I have not been diagnosed with any major illness

> > mainly because I haven't been to a doctor in

> years. I

> > am on a limited income and can't afford to go to

> > doctors which may be a blessing in disguise.

> Anyway

> > since Aug. I have become vegetarian and honestly,

> I

> > don't really feel any better yet. I seem to run

> out of

> > energy in the afternoon and seem to have a lot of

> > trouble concentrating.

> >

> > I understand that it takes a long time to detox

> from

> > all the stuff I've put in my body over the years

> so I

> > am trying to be patient but I am ready to feel

> better.

> >

> > I find this list very informative.

> > Thanks,

> > Kayla

> >

> >

> >

> > Make a great connection at Personals.

> > http://personals.

>

>

 

 

 

 

Make a great connection at Personals.

http://personals.

[Guest guest]

Great news about your improved health! What was the supplement you took?

Don't hold out.

 

Namaste, Liz

[Guest guest]

Getting most of your protein from soy may not be a good idea - soy can shut

down the thyroid -- go to the Weston Price Foundation and read up on soy --

not what its marketers (big business-- MOnsanto Corp) want us to know --

here's the link :

http://www.westonaprice.org/splash_2.htm

 

Namaste, Liz

[Guest guest]

Dear Diane,

Welcome aboard. You are now a member.

Frank

 

 

Gettingwell, " Free Minded " <freeminded52@h...> wrote:

> Dear Gettingwell,

>

> I have been trying to become a member of your group but something is

not

> workign properly with my . If you have any idea, let

me know.

> On my part, I am tryign to fix this. Thanks again.

>

>

> Diane

>

> (Ativan l mg X 5 years, .5mg X 5 years=1990 to 2000)

> (Ativan 2 mg X 18 months - 10 years prior to the last one-1979)

> (Serax ? x 4 months - 20 years prior to the last one-1974)

> (Oxaxepam on demand in 1989)

>

>

> _______________

> Téléchargez MSN Explorer gratuitement à l'adresse

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[Guest guest]

Hi Robert,

I've copied a post below (from T J Hinrichs via another list). Perhaps

you've already seen it?

best wishes, Mary.

 

 

NYTimes.com article:

 

Herbal Drug Widely Embraced in Treating Resistant Malaria

 

May 10, 2004

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

 

World health agencies are racing to acquire 100 million doses of a

Chinese herbal drug that has proved effective against malaria.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/10/health/10MALA.html?ex=1085194284 & ei=1 & en=a1903\

d0bf0970902

 

 

Copyright 2004 The New York Times Company

 

Robert Steele wrote:

 

>Hello,

>

>After eight months of meaning to get around to Joining IASTAM, today I

>finally took the time.

>

>I would appreciate any help ISTAM members can provide in the way of internet

>sites, books and people of interest in combating malaria. I am particularly

>interested in the experience of practitioners in the use of

>alternative/traditional medicines, positive and negative, in the treatment

>of malaria.

>

>

>

>

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Dear Robert Steele,

Welcome to the group ! Are you aware of the international network called Research Initiative on Traditional Antimalarial Methods (RITAM)? This is a network of around 200 members (scientists, traditional healers, policy makers) from 30 countries coordinated by the Global Initiative For Traditional Systems (GIFTS) of Health at Oxford University. You can contact Dr.Merlin Willcox who is the secretary of RITAM for more details and the news letters.

Secretary, Research Initiative for Traditional Antimalarial Methods (RITAM), 36 Hare Close, Buckingham MK 18 7 EW, United Kingdommerlinwillcox

Best wishes,

Unnikrishnan

>"Robert Steele" <resteele99 >iastam >iastam , d.wujastyk > New member >Tue, 11 May 2004 09:10:18 -0600 > >Hello, > >After eight months of meaning to get around to Joining IASTAM, today I >finally took the time. > >My background is varied working 25 years as a freelance journalist/travel >writer racking up sales to more than a dozen newspapers including The Boston >Sunday Globe also the press group UPI and several trade magazines. Not >content with that I formed my own publishing company and for six years >published newsletters, newspapers and books. I also became a private pilot >and did aerial photography and search and rescue to support my flying habit. >It was during this time that my interest in alternative medicine began, >first with homeopathy and then chinese medicine and now ayurveda. I >currently hold an MD in Alternative Medicine (India) and a Diploma in >Homeopathic Medicine (London) I am currently working on a Ph.D (AM) project >on integrated medicine (allopathic, ayurvedic, TCM, homeopathy, etc.) with >the result being a malaria field treatment guide for rural health workers >and lay people. In my spare time I study ayurveda. I am now retired and can >devote my time to something more worthwhile than golf. > >I would appreciate any help ISTAM members can provide in the way of internet >sites, books and people of interest in combating malaria. I am particularly >interested in the experience of practitioners in the use of >alternative/traditional medicines, positive and negative, in the treatment >of malaria. > >Thank your help and I look forward to being a contributing member of the >group. > >Robert Steele >Saint John, New BrunswicK, Canada (Summer) >Denver, Colorado (Winter) > Contact brides grooms FREE! Only on www.shaadi.com. Register now!

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone: My name is sharon and I have been married to my husband

for 21 years and have 4 children..I have been a Reiki practitioner for

about 2 years now, and I am currently interested in continuing my

education in alternative healing...I have been searching for schools

that teach Acupuncture in the state of Michigan, but have only come

across the Blue Heron accadamey...Does anyone know of any additional

places that I could look in the state of Michigan?