Introduction

[Guest guest]

At 09:09 AM 09/24/1999 -0400, you wrote:

>ScentsbyChris (Roger Miller)

>

>Hi everyone,

>My name is Chris and I live in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. I own a shop

>that sells incense, candles, fragrance and essential oils among other

>things. This is not a store plug, it's just background. I joined this

>list to learn more about the use of essential oils not only for myself

>but for my customers. I make my own bath salts, but so far that is the

>only product I have attempted to make myself. I did learn that alll zip

>lock bags are created equal. I bag the salts for sale in 3x4 zip lock

>bags. I live in a very humid area and half of my salts are now like

>bricks. Any suggestions?

Have found that a small piece of chalk will absorb the mositure in bath

salts while I was living in Lafayette, Louisiana -- very moist there as in

FL --

Susan Doster-Baggett--

Now, since I have never posted on this list, here is little info : I am

now in El Dorado AR ... 57 yrs - Mother of 2 Sons, 5 Grandson and

greatgrand chilren (2girls 1 boy) I have been involved with Spirit for ???

years, maybe all my life, am self educated in many subjects, only paper I

hold is Reiki Master. I make my oils and bathsalts. I am going through a

divorce, was going to Massage school in FL, but needed to come home to take

care of My Mom - it appears she has Alzheimer's- so took leave of absence

from school. Not real sure where my place in the world is, except truely

know that I am to take care of My Mom at this time. There are many issues

that we need to resolve while both of us are here in these bodies. I have

done what is called " automactic Writing " since the 80's for people. I have

never charged for this, accepted donations. Well guess that's enough ...

as all of us, could write a book ... Oh Yes, my nickname is FoGoMo...

stands for Fairy goddess mom. My best friend has new son, and I am his

" Fairy Goddess MOM! His father said that it was not correct to say God

Mother! We thought this was cute and makes me a little extra " special " to

him. His mother did the FoGoMo as short as my aol instant messager is

FgoddessMom.

I enjoy the list and save much. Thanks and bless all who post, the post

are important to more than maybe you might realize. As you never know

whoses lives we might touch, nor in what way we touch it.

Susan - FoGoMo

 

 

 

 

>I too am looking to take an online aromatherapy course in the future

>when things are less hectic in my life. I thought it would calm down

>once the kids were grown. Wrong

>Well, that's it for my introduction. Email me anytime at

>ScentsbyChris or ScentualNature.

>

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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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so we know one another.

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FoGoMo!

[Guest guest]

Chris,

 

Thanks for the introduction.

Do you know of any online aromatherapy courses? I would love that. I love to

learn more and more and more. I already am a certified aromatherapist but

like to aquire more knowledge.

 

Tracy

 

Roger Miller <ScentsbyChris

< >

Friday, September 24, 1999 9:09 AM

introduction

 

 

>ScentsbyChris (Roger Miller)

>

>Hi everyone,

>My name is Chris and I live in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. I own a shop

>that sells incense, candles, fragrance and essential oils among other

>things. This is not a store plug, it's just background. I joined this

>list to learn more about the use of essential oils not only for myself

>but for my customers. I make my own bath salts, but so far that is the

>only product I have attempted to make myself. I did learn that alll zip

>lock bags are created equal. I bag the salts for sale in 3x4 zip lock

>bags. I live in a very humid area and half of my salts are now like

>bricks. Any suggestions?

>I too am looking to take an online aromatherapy course in the future

>when things are less hectic in my life. I thought it would calm down

>once the kids were grown. Wrong

>Well, that's it for my introduction. Email me anytime at

>ScentsbyChris or ScentualNature.

>

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

>The topic of this list is Aromatherapy. Please do not bring other topics

into this group. If you are not sure then run it by me first.

>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.

>Please remeber that this is OUR community, so please introduce yourselves

so we know one another.

>No advertising will be allowed. This includes attachments.

>Post message:

>Subscribe: -

>Un: -

>List owner: -owner

>

>

[Guest guest]

Susan,

 

Nice to meet you. I am so happy that people are finally starting to post.

And it seems that people are being so honest. That is what I made this list

for. I have been on other lists and only have seen such cruelty from

everyone.

 

I have just started taking Swedish Massage and love it. I want to combine it

with my Aromatherapy. These two go hand in hand.

 

I know how hard it is to take care of a mother. My mom had cancer and died 3

years ago this Sunday. We end up being the mother and the mother our child.

Just have patients. I wish you the best and am looking forward to " speaking "

with you more.

 

Tracy

List Manager

 

GS Doster-Baggett <sdoster

< >

Friday, September 24, 1999 10:15 AM

Re: introduction

 

 

>GS Doster-Baggett <sdoster

>

>

>At 09:09 AM 09/24/1999 -0400, you wrote:

>>ScentsbyChris (Roger Miller)

>>

>>Hi everyone,

>>My name is Chris and I live in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. I own a shop

>>that sells incense, candles, fragrance and essential oils among other

>>things. This is not a store plug, it's just background. I joined this

>>list to learn more about the use of essential oils not only for myself

>>but for my customers. I make my own bath salts, but so far that is the

>>only product I have attempted to make myself. I did learn that alll zip

>>lock bags are created equal. I bag the salts for sale in 3x4 zip lock

>>bags. I live in a very humid area and half of my salts are now like

>>bricks. Any suggestions?

>Have found that a small piece of chalk will absorb the mositure in bath

>salts while I was living in Lafayette, Louisiana -- very moist there as in

>FL --

>Susan Doster-Baggett--

>Now, since I have never posted on this list, here is little info : I am

>now in El Dorado AR ... 57 yrs - Mother of 2 Sons, 5 Grandson and

>greatgrand chilren (2girls 1 boy) I have been involved with Spirit for ???

>years, maybe all my life, am self educated in many subjects, only paper I

>hold is Reiki Master. I make my oils and bathsalts. I am going through a

>divorce, was going to Massage school in FL, but needed to come home to take

>care of My Mom - it appears she has Alzheimer's- so took leave of absence

>from school. Not real sure where my place in the world is, except truely

>know that I am to take care of My Mom at this time. There are many issues

>that we need to resolve while both of us are here in these bodies. I have

>done what is called " automactic Writing " since the 80's for people. I have

>never charged for this, accepted donations. Well guess that's enough ...

>as all of us, could write a book ... Oh Yes, my nickname is FoGoMo...

>stands for Fairy goddess mom. My best friend has new son, and I am his

> " Fairy Goddess MOM! His father said that it was not correct to say God

>Mother! We thought this was cute and makes me a little extra " special " to

>him. His mother did the FoGoMo as short as my aol instant messager is

>FgoddessMom.

>I enjoy the list and save much. Thanks and bless all who post, the post

>are important to more than maybe you might realize. As you never know

>whoses lives we might touch, nor in what way we touch it.

>Susan - FoGoMo

>

>

>

>

>>I too am looking to take an online aromatherapy course in the future

>>when things are less hectic in my life. I thought it would calm down

>>once the kids were grown. Wrong

>>Well, that's it for my introduction. Email me anytime at

>>ScentsbyChris or ScentualNature.

>>

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

>>The topic of this list is Aromatherapy. Please do not bring other topics

>into this group. If you are not sure then run it by me first.

>>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.

>>Please remeber that this is OUR community, so please introduce yourselves

>so we know one another.

>>No advertising will be allowed. This includes attachments.

>>Post message:

>>Subscribe: -

>>Un: -

>>List owner: -owner

>>

>FoGoMo!

>

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

>The topic of this list is Aromatherapy. Please do not bring other topics

into this group. If you are not sure then run it by me first.

>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.

>Please remeber that this is OUR community, so please introduce yourselves

so we know one another.

>No advertising will be allowed. This includes attachments.

>Post message:

>Subscribe: -

>Un: -

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>

[Guest guest]

At 08:24 PM 10/05/1999 GMT, you wrote:

> " lorel " <lorel

>

>Hello, everyone...

>

>My name is Lorel, >

>

>~~When you come to the edge of all the

>~~light you know, and are about

>~~to step off into the darkness of the

>~~unknown, faith is knowing one

>~~of two things will happen: There will be

>~~something solid to stand

>~~on or you will be taught how to fly.

>

> -(not sure who said it... do you know?)

>

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

 

Welcome! I loved your closing.. I forwarded to some friends of mine ...

thanks for sharing and whoever said it was on target for me anyway... I too

have just gone through a divorce and felt was walking off into the darkness

again.. but I am beginning to fly once more ... if you are not flying yet,

pls know that I know by experience that you will be flying shortly...

>Get cool FREE email at http://www.wickedmail.com

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FoGoMo!

[Guest guest]

Hi, welcome Helen.

 

I am also from South Africa, Johannesburg. I am a keen amateur

aromatherapist. I trained as a paramedic, but my aromatherepy skills are

self-taught, and practised on friends and family. I work extensively as a

volunteer with people who are HIV+, and I teach both first aid and home

based care.

 

Moira de Swardt

Using all God's resources.

[Guest guest]

Holy Tamales!! This list is just getting better and better. Welcome one

and all! I love our international freedom to share!

 

Wishing you well, in all ways,

 

Lynn

-

 

> " Moira de Swardt " <moira.deswardt

>

> Hi, welcome Helen.

>

> I am also from South Africa, Johannesburg. I am a keen amateur

> aromatherapist. I trained as a paramedic, but my aromatherepy skills are

> self-taught, and practised on friends and family. I work extensively as a

> volunteer with people who are HIV+, and I teach both first aid and home

> based care.

>

> Moira de Swardt

> Using all God's resources.

[Guest guest]

Hi Helen and fellow aromaphiles!

I guess I should introduce myself briefly before I ask my question. I'm

Sandy Horner and I am a Registered Massage Therapist in Menomonie,

Wisconsin. As part of my courses at massage school, I took a 48 hour

class in basic aromatherapy and I've been hooked ever since. I have a

pretty healthy collection of oils that seems to grow on a monthly basis,

and I have been reading extensively and belong to several aromatherapy

mailing lists, where I am constantly learning new things. I eventually

plan to take a correspondence course in aromatherapy (probably with

Sylla Shepard-Hanger, as I've heard glowing reports of her course as

well as her book). But that's for next year.

 

My question is to Helen in CapeTown who mentioned that she teaches

classes for beginners (or anyone else who would care to offer

suggestions). I am just now starting to carry a line of essential oils

in my practice, and am thinking that I should offer a beginner's class

to familiarize folks with this wonderful practice. However, I want to

find out what sort of things would be good to teach folks in a 1 or 2

evening class, just to get them started. Any and all suggestions on

cirriculum would be greatly appreciated.

 

Namaste,

Sandy

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/8/1999 10:37:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,

PIERCEDIAN writes:

 

<< My name is Dianna Pierce, I'm an Aromatherapist and Herbalist. I worked

in a Corporate environment for 27 years before retiring last year and

starting my own business. >>

Welcome Dianna. We have something in common as I retired last year after

working for AT & T/Lucent Technologies for 30 years and started my own

business. Good luck to you. Please feel free to email me privately if you

want to exchange business information.

 

In Gratitude,

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

Hello Kimberly and all the wonderful folks who've responded to Tracy's

request!!!

 

Kimberly, I'm collecting data on as many schools/courses in Aromatherapy that I

can. Would you mind sharing the name, address, phone, web site, etc. info on

the place that you received your certification? I'd really appreciate your

assistance here.

 

Wishing you well in all ways,

 

Lynn

 

AromaticLife

Wednesday, November 10, 1999 9:40 PM

Introduction

 

AromaticLife

 

Hi,

 

I just joined. Familiar with aromatherapy for the past 5, going on 6 years.

I also try sometimes to be an educator on safe use of essential oils. I have

so many oils I love it's impossible to pick a favorite. I have developed

quite a collection, but in time hope to add a few others to it. I'm

currently a stay at home mom, though a licensed massage therapist, manicurist

and certified aromatherapist.

 

Kimberly-Aromatherapy Enthusiast

NW Louisiana

[Guest guest]

>My name is Paula Sillars and I live in Christchurch, New Zealand.

 

>I have a few oils that I have purchased as the mood struck me. Unfortunately

>I don't have the knowledge or the courage to use some of them as I don't

>know what to combine them with or how to use them.

>

 

Hi Paula, from another newbie. I love using Patchouli and Orange

in my burner, about 4 drops of each. A slight Patchouli aroma lingers

for a couple days. The Orange seems to burn off quickly.

 

Sometimes I use a blend of Clary Sage and Chamomile (not on your list)

in Grapeseed oil on my feet in the evenings right before getting in bed.

I am interested in the notion that Clary sage can give nightmares. has

anyone else had this experience? I seem to have more vivid dreams, that

I can remember, after using this, but so far no nightmares. (The reason

I use it is because it smells good and is calming.)

 

Peppermint is one of my favorites and I have used it for headaches and

for alertness.

 

Tammy Abernethy * Dept Plant Pathology * N C S U * tammy

Lady Belle Starr III CDX CGC ASCA-CD -- Labrador Retriever

See Belle at http://www.Angelfire.com/nc/ladybellestarr

[Guest guest]

Hello Betsy!

 

Here's a couple of my favorite authors, Robert Tisserand, Valerie Ann Worwood,

Kurt Schnaubelt, Connie & Alan Higley. All available through

http://www.amazon.com And, so much more. Here's some oils that I've used with

my clients (Hypnotherapy) that I've really enjoyed: Tangerine (to lift

spirits!), Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, any woodsy smells (especially for men),

any citrus including bergamot & neroli, Jasmine (not often as it's to sweet for

some folks). I find if I stick with earthy and or citrus-y stuff I get better

reactions. Depending on what I'm working with as whether I get to use dear ole'

Lavender. One thing for sure, people really do love coming into an office

where the mood is set for them with stuff this simple. Plus, with these kinds

of aromas, we're got almost instant access to memories as well as instant

rapport.

 

Wishing you well in all ways,

 

Lynn

" Elizabeth L. Carswell " <carswell

 

I have particular interest in those EOs that are helpful for

depression anxiety, mania, etc.

 

I have 2 questions to start things off:

 

1. Are there any books list members have found particularly useful? I am

interested in books that would provide a lot of info on different oils,

their qualities, therapeutic benefits, and different administration methods.

 

2. I understand that heating oils (as in votive candle diffusers)

diminishes the therapeutic benefits of EOs. What are some good " cold "

diffusers and where would I get one?

 

Thank you for your time,

Betsy

Germantown, Maryland

[Guest guest]

My apologies that I posted before I read this email.

I live in Upstate NY and have had an interest in

Aromatherapy for the past 5 years. I am not a

holistic professional but rather an interested

individual.

 

At this stage it is easier to introduce myself to you.

 

Best Regards,

Peter

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Dear Anna,

 

You're very lucky as you have a couple wonderful women down in your

area that are very knowledgeable and giving with their knowledge.

Moira and Helen. I hope that they come on soon so you can all meet.

 

Welcome to our little family of essential oil enthusiasts. You'll

learn a lot from these folks. I sure have.

 

Happy Holidays to you and yours,

 

Lynn (Los Angeles)

 

 

Anna

Monday, December 20, 1999 8:00 PM

Introduction

 

Hi everyone

 

My name is Anna and I live in Cape Town, South Africa. I've only

recently become interested in aromatherapy after being

introduced to it by a friend. I am looking forward to learning more

about it and am reading as much as possible on the

subject. There is one thing that bothers me. So far in everything that

I have read, there are warnings about adulterated oils.

As a beginner in all of this, how do I know if an oil that I have

bought is pure?

 

Anna (Cape Town)

[Guest guest]

> " Lynn Bedri " <lbedri

>

>Dear Anna,

>

>You're very lucky as you have a couple wonderful women down in your

>area that are very knowledgeable and giving with their knowledge.

>Moira and Helen. I hope that they come on soon so you can all meet.

 

Welcome Anna, but Lynn, while I live in South Africa, Johannesburg is 1000

miles away from Cape Town, the fairest cape in all the world (sob, sob).

 

There are some very reputable suppliers of essential oils in the Cape Town

area, and Helen will be able to give you their details, and how to go about

getting them at the best prices. She has given me advice in this regard,

but it is not a matter for the group, most of whom are from North America.

 

Moira de Swardt

Using all God's resources.

[Guest guest]

Oh Moira, ooops, I'm sorry. I guess I need to go back to my

geography lessons! One day I think it would be fantastic if I could

holiday in your part of the world! I've always loved movies and

" armchair tourist " films about South Africa and I've heard stories

from folks who have visited who have raved at the beauty of the land

and the people.

 

I hope that your are enjoying your holiday season.

 

Wishing you well, in all ways,

 

Lynn

 

 

 

Moira de Swardt [moira.deswardt]

Tuesday, December 21, 1999 6:31 AM

 

Re: [AX] Introduction

 

" Moira de Swardt " <moira.deswardt

 

> " Lynn Bedri " <lbedri

>

>Dear Anna,

>

>You're very lucky as you have a couple wonderful women down in your

>area that are very knowledgeable and giving with their knowledge.

>Moira and Helen. I hope that they come on soon so you can all meet.

 

Welcome Anna, but Lynn, while I live in South Africa, Johannesburg is

1000

miles away from Cape Town, the fairest cape in all the world (sob,

sob).

 

There are some very reputable suppliers of essential oils in the Cape

Town

area, and Helen will be able to give you their details, and how to go

about

getting them at the best prices. She has given me advice in this

regard,

but it is not a matter for the group, most of whom are from North

America.

 

Moira de Swardt

Using all God's resources.

[Guest guest]

Dear Lynn

 

>One day I think it would be fantastic if I could

>holiday in your part of the world! I've always loved movies and

> " armchair tourist " films about South Africa and I've heard stories

>from folks who have visited who have raved at the beauty of the land

>and the people.

 

It is, indeed, a country of great beauty and variety. I would love to help

you put a holiday together in this part of the world. On US$ it is very

cheap, particularly if you can find someone who will put it together for you

with you staying at local resort accommodation rather than international

hotels. You will get approximately R6-00 to your US$1-00, which will mean

that you will spend about US$10-15 for a three course meal at a good

restaurant, and US$30-40 for a good hotel per night. Things can be done a

lot cheaper than that as well.

 

 

Blessings for the forthcoming Christian holidays, Winter Solstice, and New

Year.

 

Moira de Swardt

Using all God's resources.

[Guest guest]

Hello to all.

 

I have been on this list lurking for a month. I noticed in the

introductions that have come about that I seem to have much in common with

many of you. I saw Selkey's intro and Selkey, you have interests in some of

the same things I do.

 

I have been studying aromatherapy on my own for about 3 years and through

formal courses for 4 months. I too am studying Reiki. I am second level

and have commitments to go farther. I make soap have dreams of marketing

it.

 

I am married to a wondrous man and I have one grown son by a former

marriage. His work takes him all over. Right now he lives in NJ. I live

in Ohio with my DH and two loving canines. I have extended family in

Florida and would love to live down there with them. My practice, however,

keeps me in Ohio.

 

I've learned much from this list already, just in the last month. Thank

you.

 

Sandy White

[Guest guest]

Hi, Sandy,

Welcome from the newbie! It does sound like we could have written each

other's bios!!

Selkey

 

Sandra White wrote:

>

> " Sandra White " <scbwhite

>

> Hello to all.

>

> I have been on this list lurking for a month. I noticed in the

> introductions that have come about that I seem to have much in common

> with

> many of you. I saw Selkey's intro and Selkey, you have interests in

> some of

> the same things I do.

>

> I have been studying aromatherapy on my own for about 3 years and

> through

> formal courses for 4 months. I too am studying Reiki. I am second

> level

> and have commitments to go farther. I make soap have dreams of

> marketing

> it.

>

> I am married to a wondrous man and I have one grown son by a former

> marriage. His work takes him all over. Right now he lives in NJ. I

> live

> in Ohio with my DH and two loving canines. I have extended family in

> Florida and would love to live down there with them. My practice,

> however,

> keeps me in Ohio.

>

> I've learned much from this list already, just in the last month.

> Thank

> you.

>

> Sandy White

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Renate

Welcome to the group, I hope you enjoy all the info.

I lived in Hong Kong for 10 years and loved it, where abouts do you live? I

used to live in Stanley.

Welcome and enjoy

Take care

Nerys

now in Australia

[Guest guest]

Well this is a small world Maree. I live in Balgowlah and I too am studying with

Nature Care College. I am doing their Distance Learning Modules...I just love

it....

 

BB

Brooke

 

 

-

maree

Wednesday, May 03, 2000 7:58 PM

[AX] Introduction

 

 

Hi,

Thought I would also introduce myself. My name is Maree and I also live in

Sydney (Dee

Why) and have just started studying aromatherapy at Nature Care College at St

Leonards.

Looking forward to learning from you.

Ciao

Maree

Sydney, Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Welcome Richard.

 

Moira, the Faerie Godmother

[Guest guest]

-Hi Richard

I was interested to read your message. Which course did you do? It

wasn't the diploma at ITHMA by any chance? I'm in the process of

setting up my own practice at the moment but am trying to decide

where to live! Most likely it will be London but I'm having a bit of

a problem as I feel my heart isn't really in this country, having

just spent a long time overseas..

 

Anyway, if you'd like to correspond, that would be great.

 

My name's Mary.

 

 

-- In , " Richard " <richard@a...> wrote:

> Hi everyone,

>

> My name is Richard and I live in Ipswich (England). I am a Full

Member of

> the IFA (International Federation of Aromatherapists) and included

on the

> AOC (Aromatherapy Organisations Council) Register. I operate a

private

> practice and provide aromatherapy, general therapeutic, specialised

> lymphatic drainage massage and remedial/sports injury treatment

using

> alternative techniques. I also provide a small range of related

products and

> have a small website.

>

> I look forward to discussions with you all - if you make me smile

and laugh

> then I will be happy - I hope I can do the same for you.

>

> BFN ...... Richard

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

My name is Julie and I have just started subscribing to the group.

 

I have just started an Aromatherapy course for beginners at a local college and

I am finding this very informative.

 

I hope I will be able to contribute to the group and look forward to getting to

know you all.

 

Regards,

 

Julie

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Dear participants, my name is Ulrike Cokl, I am a social- and cultural anthropologist, currently composing my PhD proposal. My paper at the conference will be on technology and social impact by giving an empirical overview on different healing strategies in a Bhutanese village and how these strategies are re-combined, abandoned or kept up with after the village got accessed by a road. When it comes to perceptions of health, disease and prevention there

exist a lot of different strategies in Bhutan which are not part of the

officially recognised traditional Bhutanese medicine and there has been done limited research on them.I have conducted participant observation field research for about 6 months in a village in Bumthang and within the last 10 years I visited Bhutan 5 times over extended periods of time. The presentation at the conference will be held together with Drungtsho Dorji Udon from the indigenous hospital in Thimphu.

I am actually interested in critical and applied anthropological research combined with participant observation field method (among others).I am looking forward to meet you at the conference in Thimphu!Regards

Ulrike