Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2004 - GLORIA Oils & Herbs list Sunday, May 09, 2004 12:23 PM Hello Hello Everyone, I wanted to introduce myself as I am new to this list although not new to aromatherapy, etc. I had participated on the IDMA list a few years back but got away from Aromatherapy in general for a while. I've been studying with Caroline Myss for the past 2 years (she opened up a school based on her book Sacred Contracts). But I missed the world of all things herbal and aromatic! So, I contacted Butch to place an order fro some of his wonderful Rose Otto! And he graciously updated me on his life and told me about this list1 So, I am happy I am back. I am sure as you post I will remember some of you. And maybe some of you will remember me. I live in the Cincinnati area and we are awaiting the return of the Cicadas after a 17 year hiatus! :> Since I have been away for a while I would like to ask a couple of basic questions. How does everyone sterilize their bottles and jars for essential olis and hydrosols? And I have a really big and nice melissa plant. How does everyone use melissa? Thank you for any ideas and suggestions. And thank you to Chris for having me on this list. I am really excited to be back in the world of oils & herbs! Gloria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2004 Welcome, my name is Kathy and I too, am from Ohio. I live half way between Cleveland and Toledo. I wash my bottles in hot soapy water and then I air dry them. I have been picking up used bottles at every garage sale that I can find. Since I am just starting I don't want to spend too much money on bottles. I have found that a crushed efferdent tablet in the bottle works wonders also. - GLORIA Oils & Herbs List 5/9/2004 4:05:55 PM Fw: Hello - GLORIA Oils & Herbs list Sunday, May 09, 2004 12:23 PM Hello Hello Everyone, I wanted to introduce myself as I am new to this list although not new to aromatherapy, etc. I had participated on the IDMA list a few years back but got away from Aromatherapy in general for a while. I've been studying with Caroline Myss for the past 2 years (she opened up a school based on her book Sacred Contracts). But I missed the world of all things herbal and aromatic! So, I contacted Butch to place an order fro some of his wonderful Rose Otto! And he graciously updated me on his life and told me about this list1 So, I am happy I am back. I am sure as you post I will remember some of you. And maybe some of you will remember me. I live in the Cincinnati area and we are awaiting the return of the Cicadas after a 17 year hiatus! :> Since I have been away for a while I would like to ask a couple of basic questions. How does everyone sterilize their bottles and jars for essential olis and hydrosols? And I have a really big and nice melissa plant. How does everyone use melissa? Thank you for any ideas and suggestions. And thank you to Chris for having me on this list. I am really excited to be back in the world of oils & herbs! Gloria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 9, 2004 Kathy, I used to live up in that area (Milan) and have a brother who lives in Norwalk. Are you near there? Gloria Interesting! :> - RICHARD L HOHLER Sunday, May 09, 2004 4:52 PM RE: Fw: Hello Welcome, my name is Kathy and I too, am from Ohio. I live half way between Cleveland and Toledo. I wash my bottles in hot soapy water and then I air dry them. I have been picking up used bottles at every garage sale that I can find. Since I am just starting I don't want to spend too much money on bottles. I have found that a crushed efferdent tablet in the bottle works wonders also. - GLORIA Oils & Herbs List 5/9/2004 4:05:55 PM Fw: Hello - GLORIA Oils & Herbs list Sunday, May 09, 2004 12:23 PM Hello Hello Everyone, I wanted to introduce myself as I am new to this list although not new to aromatherapy, etc. I had participated on the IDMA list a few years back but got away from Aromatherapy in general for a while. I've been studying with Caroline Myss for the past 2 years (she opened up a school based on her book Sacred Contracts). But I missed the world of all things herbal and aromatic! So, I contacted Butch to place an order fro some of his wonderful Rose Otto! And he graciously updated me on his life and told me about this list1 So, I am happy I am back. I am sure as you post I will remember some of you. And maybe some of you will remember me. I live in the Cincinnati area and we are awaiting the return of the Cicadas after a 17 year hiatus! :> Since I have been away for a while I would like to ask a couple of basic questions. How does everyone sterilize their bottles and jars for essential olis and hydrosols? And I have a really big and nice melissa plant. How does everyone use melissa? Thank you for any ideas and suggestions. And thank you to Chris for having me on this list. I am really excited to be back in the world of oils & herbs! Gloria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2004 Kathleen I remember you too! it's nice to be back. Gloria - WoobeyQueen Sunday, May 09, 2004 6:18 PM Re: Fw: Hello Hi Gloria I definately remember you from the idma list. Welcome back to the world of Fragrant smells! LOL! Cheers! Kathleen Petrides The Woobey Queen http://www.fatcatcandleco.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2004 Kathy, I guess I was looking for how people sterilize their bottles not just clean them. The efferdent sounds interesting for cleaning. I have been cleaning then using some Everclear to sterlize the rinse with water and let them air dry. I was looking for a better way to do this Thanks for the input! Gloria - RICHARD L HOHLER Sunday, May 09, 2004 4:52 PM RE: Fw: Hello Welcome, my name is Kathy and I too, am from Ohio. I live half way between Cleveland and Toledo. I wash my bottles in hot soapy water and then I air dry them. I have been picking up used bottles at every garage sale that I can find. Since I am just starting I don't want to spend too much money on bottles. I have found that a crushed efferdent tablet in the bottle works wonders also. - GLORIA Oils & Herbs List 5/9/2004 4:05:55 PM Fw: Hello - GLORIA Oils & Herbs list Sunday, May 09, 2004 12:23 PM Hello Hello Everyone, I wanted to introduce myself as I am new to this list although not new to aromatherapy, etc. I had participated on the IDMA list a few years back but got away from Aromatherapy in general for a while. I've been studying with Caroline Myss for the past 2 years (she opened up a school based on her book Sacred Contracts). But I missed the world of all things herbal and aromatic! So, I contacted Butch to place an order fro some of his wonderful Rose Otto! And he graciously updated me on his life and told me about this list1 So, I am happy I am back. I am sure as you post I will remember some of you. And maybe some of you will remember me. I live in the Cincinnati area and we are awaiting the return of the Cicadas after a 17 year hiatus! :> Since I have been away for a while I would like to ask a couple of basic questions. How does everyone sterilize their bottles and jars for essential olis and hydrosols? And I have a really big and nice melissa plant. How does everyone use melissa? Thank you for any ideas and suggestions. And thank you to Chris for having me on this list. I am really excited to be back in the world of oils & herbs! Gloria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2004 Kathy, I guess I was looking for how people sterilize their bottles not just clean them. The efferdent sounds interesting for cleaning. I have been cleaning then using some Everclear to sterlize the rinse with water and let them air dry. I was looking for a better way to do this Thanks for the input! Gloria Gloria... I have alcohol in a spray bottle and I squirt some in the bottle, swish it around and hang them upside down on a rack my dh built for me. Neysa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2004 Hi, Gloria. I sterilized my bottles by boiling them for about 5 minutes, then letting them air dry. (It sure worked well with my daughter's bottles when she was a baby - does that date me? :-) Did that with dropper caps, too. Love and light, Angela. www.boulderhealers.com - " GLORIA " <gcharlier Sunday, May 09, 2004 5:34 PM Re: Fw: Hello > Kathy, I guess I was looking for how people sterilize their bottles not just clean them. The efferdent sounds interesting for cleaning. > I have been cleaning then using some Everclear to sterlize the rinse with water and let them air dry. I was looking for a better way to do this Thanks for the input! Gloria > - > RICHARD L HOHLER > > Sunday, May 09, 2004 4:52 PM > RE: Fw: Hello > > > Welcome, my name is Kathy and I too, am from Ohio. I live half way between Cleveland and Toledo. I wash my bottles in hot soapy water and then I air dry them. I have been picking up used bottles at every garage sale that I can find. Since I am just starting I don't want to spend too much money on bottles. I have found that a crushed efferdent tablet in the bottle works wonders also. > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2004 OMG! I can't believe this. I live in Monroeville. I work at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk. I couldn't believe it when Laura said she lived in Cleveland. I just thought that there would only be people from around the country. I enjoy reading and learning from this list. I am hoping to start up a business. I am thinking of setting up at a small event Memorial Day weekend. I have been trying to choose what to mix up and what will be helpful to almost everyone. - GLORIA 5/9/2004 6:19:33 PM Re: Fw: Hello Kathy, I used to live up in that area (Milan) and have a brother who lives in Norwalk. Are you near there? Gloria Interesting! :> - RICHARD L HOHLER Sunday, May 09, 2004 4:52 PM RE: Fw: Hello Welcome, my name is Kathy and I too, am from Ohio. I live half way between Cleveland and Toledo. I wash my bottles in hot soapy water and then I air dry them. I have been picking up used bottles at every garage sale that I can find. Since I am just starting I don't want to spend too much money on bottles. I have found that a crushed efferdent tablet in the bottle works wonders also. - GLORIA Oils & Herbs List 5/9/2004 4:05:55 PM Fw: Hello - GLORIA Oils & Herbs list Sunday, May 09, 2004 12:23 PM Hello Hello Everyone, I wanted to introduce myself as I am new to this list although not new to aromatherapy, etc. I had participated on the IDMA list a few years back but got away from Aromatherapy in general for a while. I've been studying with Caroline Myss for the past 2 years (she opened up a school based on her book Sacred Contracts). But I missed the world of all things herbal and aromatic! So, I contacted Butch to place an order fro some of his wonderful Rose Otto! And he graciously updated me on his life and told me about this list1 So, I am happy I am back. I am sure as you post I will remember some of you. And maybe some of you will remember me. I live in the Cincinnati area and we are awaiting the return of the Cicadas after a 17 year hiatus! :> Since I have been away for a while I would like to ask a couple of basic questions. How does everyone sterilize their bottles and jars for essential olis and hydrosols? And I have a really big and nice melissa plant. How does everyone use melissa? Thank you for any ideas and suggestions. And thank you to Chris for having me on this list. I am really excited to be back in the world of oils & herbs! Gloria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2004 Oh I am so grateful for such good responses! Angela, I too boiled my son's bottles but forgot all about that! How could I forget. Maybe it was one of those repressed memories! :> Anyway a good idea none the less. And C-M the melissa tincture, yes I will have to do that one. The drying rack Neysa talked about. Oh I think I could get David to make one for me too. Ant pointers or pits falls Neysa? It feels so good to be back talking to people so willing to help. Thanks to everyone! Gloria - Angela Crisafulli Sunday, May 09, 2004 7:51 PM Re: Fw: Hello Hi, Gloria. I sterilized my bottles by boiling them for about 5 minutes, then letting them air dry. (It sure worked well with my daughter's bottles when she was a baby - does that date me? :-) Did that with dropper caps, too. Love and light, Angela. www.boulderhealers.com - " GLORIA " <gcharlier Sunday, May 09, 2004 5:34 PM Re: Fw: Hello > Kathy, I guess I was looking for how people sterilize their bottles not just clean them. The efferdent sounds interesting for cleaning. > I have been cleaning then using some Everclear to sterlize the rinse with water and let them air dry. I was looking for a better way to do this Thanks for the input! Gloria > - > RICHARD L HOHLER > > Sunday, May 09, 2004 4:52 PM > RE: Fw: Hello > > > Welcome, my name is Kathy and I too, am from Ohio. I live half way between Cleveland and Toledo. I wash my bottles in hot soapy water and then I air dry them. I have been picking up used bottles at every garage sale that I can find. Since I am just starting I don't want to spend too much money on bottles. I have found that a crushed efferdent tablet in the bottle works wonders also. > > Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2004 Kathy, Here is my e mail address: gcharlier I'd like to fing out if you know a friend of mine. She is an LPN and has worked in nursing homes for some time in your area. It's nice to talk with you! Gloria - RICHARD L HOHLER Sunday, May 09, 2004 9:15 PM Re: Fw: Hello OMG! I can't believe this. I live in Monroeville. I work at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk. I couldn't believe it when Laura said she lived in Cleveland. I just thought that there would only be people from around the country. I enjoy reading and learning from this list. I am hoping to start up a business. I am thinking of setting up at a small event Memorial Day weekend. I have been trying to choose what to mix up and what will be helpful to almost everyone. - GLORIA 5/9/2004 6:19:33 PM Re: Fw: Hello Kathy, I used to live up in that area (Milan) and have a brother who lives in Norwalk. Are you near there? Gloria Interesting! :> - RICHARD L HOHLER Sunday, May 09, 2004 4:52 PM RE: Fw: Hello Welcome, my name is Kathy and I too, am from Ohio. I live half way between Cleveland and Toledo. I wash my bottles in hot soapy water and then I air dry them. I have been picking up used bottles at every garage sale that I can find. Since I am just starting I don't want to spend too much money on bottles. I have found that a crushed efferdent tablet in the bottle works wonders also. - GLORIA Oils & Herbs List 5/9/2004 4:05:55 PM Fw: Hello - GLORIA Oils & Herbs list Sunday, May 09, 2004 12:23 PM Hello Hello Everyone, I wanted to introduce myself as I am new to this list although not new to aromatherapy, etc. I had participated on the IDMA list a few years back but got away from Aromatherapy in general for a while. I've been studying with Caroline Myss for the past 2 years (she opened up a school based on her book Sacred Contracts). But I missed the world of all things herbal and aromatic! So, I contacted Butch to place an order fro some of his wonderful Rose Otto! And he graciously updated me on his life and told me about this list1 So, I am happy I am back. I am sure as you post I will remember some of you. And maybe some of you will remember me. I live in the Cincinnati area and we are awaiting the return of the Cicadas after a 17 year hiatus! :> Since I have been away for a while I would like to ask a couple of basic questions. How does everyone sterilize their bottles and jars for essential olis and hydrosols? And I have a really big and nice melissa plant. How does everyone use melissa? Thank you for any ideas and suggestions. And thank you to Chris for having me on this list. I am really excited to be back in the world of oils & herbs! Gloria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2004 The drying rack Neysa talked about. Oh I think I could get David to make one for me too. Ant pointers or pits falls Neysa? He just used a solid board for the bottom and drilled holes in it in a grid, making sure they were far enough apart to accomodate the width of the largest bottles and used small diameter dowels long enough for the hieght of my tallest container. Neysa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2004 HI Gloria, I'm pretty new here myself, but welcome anyway!! > How does everyone sterilize their bottles and jars for essential > olis and hydrosols? I have been using any old bottles I can get my hands on for some bodycare products, so I have the same problem (but I even use plastic if I like the bottle) Have a look at Baby Bottle drying racks, or wine bottle drying racks. They can be so cheap, especially as you might just find one at a garage sale! I don't have one yet, but I am looking for one that looks like a Christmas tree - a central dowl with lots of dowls coming out of it. It would probably be easy to make one's own drying rack, but you might want to save your carpenter's energy for larger projects...! Anne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Marti Smith [martismith50] > I want to say hello to all of you, Hello right back at ya! :-D Welcome aboard. Make yourself comfy and at home. > I have been soaping for 5 years, What kind of soaps do you make? Bars, liquid, CP, HP, etc .. ? I love soaping! > and enjoying learning about spa and soap toiletries, Me too! > I am from > Michigan, someone told me to come to the web site of Butch Owen for > Patchouli, please email me Butch and tell me about your Patchouli, I'm sure he'll be e-mailing you .. he's around here some place ::: as I peer around this really big room of people ::: > thanks, also what would be the ratio for menthol chrystals for a > sports lotion? Thanks, Marti I have no idea! *lol* Can anyone else here pick up my slack on this one?? <grinz> *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Hi Marti, I'm new here also. This is a wonderful group. I would have to say it is the best that I have ever belonged to. So many, if not all of the members here are so knowledgeable. I started out asking an embarrassing old broad sex question and (so far) they haven't thrown me out. Welcome from another Michigander who is now living in the corn fields of Indiana. Kat (who is making progress with her embarrassing sex problem and who wishes to again thank all the members who responded with suggestions) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Welcome to the list. I'm sure that you will enjoy this list. These folks are very knowledgeable and helpful with just about everything under the sun and then some. Kathy from Ohio - Marti Smith 6/23/2004 8:53:28 PM Hello I want to say hello to all of you, I have been soaping for 5 years, and enjoying learning about spa and soap toiletries, I am from Michigan, someone told me to come to the web site of Butch Owen for Patchouli, please email me Butch and tell me about your Patchouli, thanks, also what would be the ratio for menthol chrystals for a sports lotion? Thanks, Marti Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Hey Marti, Welcome. I've been here a spell and if you want oils. You came to the right place. Butch is the best. Great guy, great oils, great service, great sense of humor and great information. How's that for a testimonial. ps. Butch, I'll be looking for my check in the mail. LOL MAKE A HAPPY MEMORY EVERY DAY: Evelyn Alternasense Skin Design Products www.alternasense.com<http://www.alternasense.com/> - Marti Smith<martismith50 < > Wednesday, June 23, 2004 8:49 PM Hello I want to say hello to all of you, I have been soaping for 5 years, and enjoying learning about spa and soap toiletries, I am from Michigan, someone told me to come to the web site of Butch Owen for Patchouli, please email me Butch and tell me about your Patchouli, thanks, also what would be the ratio for menthol chrystals for a sports lotion? Thanks, Marti Step By Step Instructions On Making Rose Petal Preserves: http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html<http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html> To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: /join<\ /join> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Hello, Marti I am also in MIchigan, top of the ringfinger, left hand.. We have real good people on this list who sell oils, dependable and reliable. C-M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Hi Marti, Good to see you here. As the patchouli lover I am, Butch's is great. Nancy I want to say hello to all of you, I have been soaping for 5 years, and enjoying learning about spa and soap toiletries, I am from Michigan, someone told me to come to the web site of Butch Owen for Patchouli, please email me Butch and tell me about your Patchouli, thanks, also what would be the ratio for menthol chrystals for a sports lotion? Thanks, Marti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Hiya, Marti!! Good to see you here Serra Marti Smith wrote: > I want to say hello to all of you, I have been soaping for 5 years, > and enjoying learning about spa and soap toiletries, I am from > Michigan, someone told me to come to the web site of Butch Owen for > Patchouli, please email me Butch and tell me about your Patchouli, > thanks, also what would be the ratio for menthol chrystals for a > sports lotion? Thanks, Marti > -- Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. Live like it's Heaven on Earth. http://www.angelicprovidence.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 24, 2004 I have to add Butch's is YUMMAY!!! My mother has changed her mind about disowning me, now that she was wonderful patchouli soap and lotion...gee, if I'd known I could bribe her I'd have done it years ago! Tongue in cheek, Serra scentsl wrote: > Hi Marti, > Good to see you here. > As the patchouli lover I am, Butch's is great. > Nancy > > I want to say hello to all of you, I have been soaping for 5 years, > and enjoying learning about spa and soap toiletries, I am from > Michigan, someone told me to come to the web site of Butch Owen for > Patchouli, please email me Butch and tell me about your Patchouli, > thanks, also what would be the ratio for menthol chrystals for a > sports lotion? Thanks, Marti > -- Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. Live like it's Heaven on Earth. http://www.angelicprovidence.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 11, 2005 > I'm new so I guess I should introduce myself. My name is > Catherine. Hi Catherine, Welcome aboard Sorry I didn't get to personally welcome you sooner. We've been sick around here - I have had my hands full with my two little boys - and my work- and trying to catch up from being sick - and the housework - and also trying to keep the place from being overgrown with weeds - you could not believe how much of a jungle it is here already in early March - and I mean OVERGROWN, ignore it for a few days and BAM - we're talking machete time *lol*! > I live in Minnesota. I teach adult ed and writing. > Writing is the reason I joined this site. I do a little fictional > writing on the side, and I'm doing a story now that involves two > characters who do wildcrafting and produce their own essential > oils. I want to get my facts straight, but the literature only goes > so far. Very cool! Remember us when you are on Oprah's " Books Oprah Loves " List and become all famous <grinz> > I need to chat with someone who knows about this activity > from personal experience. You've come to the right place! There are quite a few sources of info on how the oils are produced, but the best info comes straight from the distillers .. and yes there are a few of them on this list! We also have a few hobby distillers who have done distilling with home stills. Also we have quite a few folks who have done extensive studies on various botanicals, wildcraft herbs, lead foraging groups, make infused oils, etc .. Right now, I'm trying to find information > about the monardas, specifically bee balm and/or horsemint. I have > info on what it can be used for, but there's very little info on > producing the oil. For example, how much plant material is needed to > produce 1 lb of oil? If it's similar to peppermint, it could be > quite high, as much as 1000 lbs to 1 lb of oil. It always takes a lot of plant matter to produce a lb of EO, but yes you are correct, how depends on the plant and can vary greatly. See if this helps any .. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1993/v2-628.html > Also, does anyone know of any actual distillers of anything in > Minnesota? I hoping to get some first hand experience. Hmmm, dunno if anyone here is a distiller in Minnesota .... I'm sure if there is they'll poke their head out to say hi, but maybe some of our other distillers might be able to at least point you in the right direction to find out the info you need * Smile* Chris (list mom) h <http://www.alittleolfactory.com> ttp://www.alittleolfactory.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Get Doc's CD lecture. Love, Zeb - steve herbal remedies Monday, April 11, 2005 4:53 PM Herbal Remedies - Hello Want to thank you for letting me join.Doctors told me 7 years ago i have brain cancer so i started to drink chinese tea with aloe added.They gave me 2 or 3 years to live as you see they were wrong.Still have one hell of headache all the time so at my house it 4:19 and i have a minute.There are other thinks wrong with me that i believe i have taken care of like this.Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 22, 2005 Hi. My name is Dawn. You are going to love this group. I sure have so much to learn. I have to say the biggest thing that gives me energy is a short workout in the morning.If they eat an apple in the middle of the night, that will help with their energy level. I have been taking short naps, and that really helps me.Also, apple cider vinegar in a cup helps me to. I hope these ideas may help. - Baby herbal remedies Friday, April 22, 2005 2:48 PM Herbal Remedies - Hello Hello I am new to the group. I am an EMT-Basic and have been for almost a year now. I am very interested in not only modern medicine but also herbal remedies. I am laughed at a little by friends and co-workers but they are well humored about it. I do have a qeustion for you all though... I have a freind you works graveyard shift and runs low on energy about half-way through the night. I am very against energy pills, so I told him to try honey. It works but he doesn't really like the taste. Is there something else he can try?Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2005 <snip> > I have a freind you works graveyard shift and runs > low on energy about half-way through the night. > I am very against energy pills, so I told him to try > honey. It works but he doesn't really like > the taste. Is there something else he can try? Yeah, enough sleep during the day. I worked nights for years. 12 hours of sleep during the daylight hours is worth 6 hours of sleep from 10 PM to 4 AM. Working nights is hard on one's Liver and has a big impact on eyesight. Extra carbohydrates like honey will give him the feeling of extra energy but its going to be empty and a drain his nutritional resources. Not good. What did I do when I had to work night hours? I put myself on a schedule of at the very least 10 hours of UNINTERUPTED sleep during the day with only good nutrition. No junk food period. No coffee. No soda pop. No sugary or fatty snack foods. When I got off shift and arrived home I'd do calming yoga (lots of forward bend kind of asanas) to chill out enough to fall asleep soundly. I had room darkening curtains on the windows and ran a air purifier to mask outside noises. Forward bends help kick in the parasympathetic nervous system. So do deep abdominal breathing with more emphasis on exhales to the inhale. To wake up in the evening, before having a decent dinner with my family, I'd do waking up asanas focusing more on backbends. If he's getting enough rest during the day and his nutrition is excellent, you'd be surprised what a couple deep breaths done with some good stretches can do to reinvigorate. Penel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2005 These are all excellent suggestions! I work 24 hr shifts at the fire department. We do get some sleep time, but it is not always easy to sleep. I have found that in the middle of the night if I am having a really tough time, I can take a dose of EmergenC and that will perk me up. EmergenC is available pretty much anywhere, GNC, Savon, Etc. Elaine herbal remedies , " hyldemoer " <hyldemoer> wrote: > > > <snip> > > I have a freind you works graveyard shift and runs > > low on energy about half-way through the night. > > I am very against energy pills, so I told him to try > > honey. It works but he doesn't really like > > the taste. Is there something else he can try? > > Yeah, enough sleep during the day. > > I worked nights for years. 12 hours of sleep during > the daylight hours is worth 6 hours of sleep from > 10 PM to 4 AM. Working nights is hard on one's Liver > and has a big impact on eyesight. > > Extra carbohydrates like honey will give him the feeling of extra > energy but its going to be empty and a drain his nutritional > resources. Not good. > > What did I do when I had to work night hours? > I put myself on a schedule of at the very least 10 hours of > UNINTERUPTED sleep during the day with only good > nutrition. > No junk food period. No coffee. No soda pop. > No sugary or fatty snack foods. > > When I got off shift and arrived home I'd do calming yoga (lots of > forward bend kind of asanas) to chill out enough to fall asleep > soundly. I had room darkening curtains on the windows and ran > a air purifier to mask outside noises. > Forward bends help kick in the parasympathetic nervous system. So do > deep abdominal breathing with more emphasis on exhales to the inhale. > > To wake up in the evening, before having a decent dinner with my > family, I'd do waking up asanas focusing more on backbends. > > If he's getting enough rest during the day and his nutrition is > excellent, you'd be surprised what a couple deep breaths done with > some good stretches can do to reinvigorate. > > Penel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
