Hi again

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Hello William from Kent. Melanie again. I was interested when you told me you

were doing a diploma course. It wouldn't be the Institute of Health & Holistic

Therapies, would it? When I rung up a college last week they told me of this

one. It's something I might consider for next September. Would your diploma

qualify you to practice Aromatherapy?

 

Me and depression? I've had both high and low mood swings for 15 years, but

I've been a lot better the past few years, gladly. Unfortunately, and I'd be

interested to hear from anyone else on this too, as I'm on medication to balance

my moods, I have a bad reaction to those sort of oils, (eg. Geranium) or indeed

combining uplifting ones with relaxing ones eg, Grapefruit, Lemon and Peppermint

are no go areas. The ones I can use ok are Marjoram, Roman Chamomile and

Bergamot, Bergamot being both refreshing and soothing. But I enjoy using the

other oils on others!

 

With a burner, I have fun though! Geranium, in this way, has a very balancing

effect on me too, William. If I feel a bit at odds with myself, this helps me

feel more " together " again, but I have noticed this is a bit heavy for some

people. I use aromatherapy at a disabled home and elderly folks at home.

Despite not been properly qualified, they are happy to have me and I love it

too.

 

What does Clary Sage smell like? I use Chamomile. Only in the past year have I

had sleep probs. Yuk!! I'm more on an even keel again now, but I do wonder

after you've been using something for a while if it loses its effectiveness -

any ideas anyone? (before the expiry date, that is)

 

Sorry for writing so much, hope I haven't gone on too long!

 

Blessings to all

 

Melanie