Introduction

[Guest guest]

, Monica Bloch <

monbloch> wrote:

 

so as to not bug Todd at

> school all the time.

>

>

 

 

you don't ever bug me. :-)

 

[Guest guest]

Me neither. You ask great questions.

 

 

On Friday, May 16, 2003, at 07:33 PM, wrote:

 

> , Monica Bloch <

> monbloch> wrote:

>

> so as to not bug Todd at

>> school all the time.

>>

>>

>

>

> you don't ever bug me. :-)

>

 

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, Christian Fetsch wrote:

My reason for choosing Tianjin was for the stroke treatment program

(largest in China) and because my wife is a student of Chinese

language and literature at Nankai University here in town. >>>

 

 

Christian:

 

What sort of success (protocols, cure rates, etc.) did you see there

in the treatment of stroke?

 

 

Jim Ramholz

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Alwin.

 

Is it really seven glorious years of full time study to do acupuncture, herbs, and tui na? Will you need to speak Chinese fluently? Dr. Ping Qi Kang here in San Francisco had to study for seven years in Shanghai to do just his tui na training alone, so I guess maybe you're getting off easy. Still I'm fascinated that your university takes you through seven fabulous student years. How envious I feel of you! Please keep us posted on your progress.

 

Emmanuel Segmen

 

 

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alwin van egmond

Monday, July 28, 2003 11:50 AM

Introduction

 

Hello to all of you

 

I am Alwin van Egmond, and I am starting this september with my study on Traditional at the ShenZhou Open University in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

This study starts with a 3 year acupuncture 'course' and can be extended with a 3 year study on Herbalism and a one year course on Tuina.

Since I want to do them all I have a long time to go yet.

 

I came across this forum through one on the other lists on traditional chinese medicine where I noticed that this list had very interesting discussions.

 

I am very much interested in the philosophical basics of the TCM and in the CM methods of diagnosis.

 

I hope to meet a lot of new people so I can learn a lot from you all and hope to be able to contribute as much as I can.

 

Regards

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[Guest guest]

Hello Emmanuel

 

Thank you for your welcoming words.

 

> Emmanuel Segmen:

> Is it really seven glorious years of full time study to do

> acupuncture, herbs, and tui na? Will you need to speak Chinese

> fluently? Dr. Ping Qi Kang here in San Francisco had to study for

> seven years in Shanghai to do just his tui na training alone, so I

> guess maybe you're getting off easy.

> Still I'm fascinated that

> your university takes you through seven fabulous student years.

> How envious I feel of you! Please keep us posted on your progress.

 

 

Alwin:

 

I don't even start to assume that the training I will get, will even

approach the breadth and depth that you refer to. Neither is it a

full time study, but it is one off the best that can be done in the

Netherlands that will provide you with the necessary accreditation to

practice. Unfortunately in the Netherlands we don't have the kind of

TCM education you refer to but I have to start somewhere. I will keep

a watchfull eye for the quality of training I will get. But of course

I am positive about that. Most of the teachers are native chinese who

have been trained in China at the well known universities in Beijing,

Chengdu and Nanjing and are practising and teaching for years now in

the UK and Netherlands.

 

Luckily (or should I say unfortunately, because I would like to be

able to) I don't have to speak Chinese, as all the teachers are

english speaking as well.

 

I see this as the best start I can get, given the circumstances I am

in and the possibilities there are in the Netherlands. Listening in

on your discussions, I fully realise there is much more to it and to

be learned than can be taught in my coming college years.

And I will make an effort to keep you posted on my progress in

college.

 

Regards

 

Alwin

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Alwin. I do wish you both joy and success with your aspirations.

 

Emmanuel Segmen

 

 

-

Alwin van Egmond

Friday, August 01, 2003 9:19 AM

Re: Introduction

Hello EmmanuelThank you for your welcoming words.> Emmanuel Segmen:> Is it really seven glorious years of full time study to do > acupuncture, herbs, and tui na? Will you need to speak Chinese> fluently? Dr. Ping Qi Kang here in San Francisco had to study for > seven years in Shanghai to do just his tui na training alone, so I > guess maybe you're getting off easy. > Still I'm fascinated that > your university takes you through seven fabulous student years. > How envious I feel of you! Please keep us posted on your progress. Alwin:I don't even start to assume that the training I will get, will even approach the breadth and depth that you refer to. Neither is it a full time study, but it is one off the best that can be done in the Netherlands that will provide you with the necessary accreditation to practice. Unfortunately in the Netherlands we don't have the kind of TCM education you refer to but I have to start somewhere. I will keep a watchfull eye for the quality of training I will get. But of course I am positive about that. Most of the teachers are native chinese who have been trained in China at the well known universities in Beijing, Chengdu and Nanjing and are practising and teaching for years now in the UK and Netherlands.Luckily (or should I say unfortunately, because I would like to be able to) I don't have to speak Chinese, as all the teachers are english speaking as well.I see this as the best start I can get, given the circumstances I am in and the possibilities there are in the Netherlands. Listening in on your discussions, I fully realise there is much more to it and to be learned than can be taught in my coming college years. And I will make an effort to keep you posted on my progress in college.RegardsAlwin

[Guest guest]

Hi Roxane,

 

Welcome! I would like to know more about your fibromyalgia study. Is it online

anywhere?

 

 

 

roxane geller <roxyrilla wrote:

Hello,

 

I am subscribing to Chinese Herbal Medicine. My name is Roxane Geller and I am

a licensed Acupuncturist in Washington state and just recently passed the

California Board Exam. I just finished working on an acupuncture study for

fibromyalgia at the UW and I have a part time practice in Seattle.

 

Cheers,

 

Roxane

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

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Get comfy, make yourself right at home and don't hesitate to jump right

into the conversations and/or ask questions. We have a great groups of

friendly folks here

 

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Chris (list mom)

 

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Portia [portiavioletflame]

 

Hello! My name is Portia and I am 34 years old. I am Gothic, Vampyric

and Witch. I have been practicing it since I was 14 years old. Right now

I am working on Herbology, Aromatherapy and Reiki. I am looking forward

to being a member.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the list Dede,

 

Get comfy, make yourself at home and don't hesitate to jump right into

the conversations (or even start a few of your own). We are fortunate to

have a great mix of nice folks here from all over the world who are

happy to share their experience and wisdom on a wide variety of topics.

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

 

 

 

On Behalf Of edgetexlady

 

 

Hello, folks! New to the group!

 

I have been growing/self-studying herbs and studing/using essential

oils for probably 18 or so years now. Have a healthy respect for

both. So glad to have stumbled upon this group!! I'm looking for

more ways to learn, budget is tight (93 year old Mom lives with me,

had a stroke 3 weeks ago, she's gonna stay home with me, by golly ...

costing me $!!), but I find immersing myself in herbs, oils, reading

of them, and doing creative stuff (dried herbal wreaths, painting) in

the evenings my tonic for sanity.

 

Not to let any of this go to waste, I am hoping to " professionalize "

myself and eventually work it into a career when all my " ducks " come

together on down the line.

 

I, too, live in a smaller ranching/farming community with no classes

to offer (I hope I can offer them myself some day) -- so any

directions as to where to go to make myself credible would be

appreciated. Are most of you self-taught? Thanks! Glad to be here!

 

Dede

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Michele,

 

Welcome to the group! You sound like one busy lady I hope you enjoy

it here.

 

We have quite a few folks on board who, like you, are (currently or

have been in the past) involved in the field of Western Medicine but

also feel there is more to healing and wellness than just the

Allopathic techniques and philosophies.

 

Get comfy, and please don't hesitate to jump right into the fun!

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

, " Michele " <LadyMayaMoon@g...>

wrote:

> Hello Everyone,

> I'm new here! My name is Michele, and I am a 40 something Mother to a

> just turned 13 year old daughter, wife to a pain in .... oops to a

> wonderful man <g> , servant to 3 krazy cats and a dog, I am an EMT

> working in a hospital ER night shift, going to nursing

> school ...whew..that was a mouthful. I am here to learn about using

> and making essential oils and natural healing. I feel drawn to

holistic

> medicine, and intend to learn as much as I can. I realize that it is

> not mainstream for those in my field, but I believe that even though

> technology has made some wonderful advancements, Mother Nature still

> has some tricks to share. I don't know what kinds of things I will

be

> able to contribute since I don't know much... but if the muse strikes

> you all will be the first..ok well second to know!

> Blessings

> Michele

[Guest guest]

Welcome Sue

 

 

Heiko Lade

M.H.Sc.(TCM)

Lecturer and clinic supervisor

Auckland College of Natural Medicine

Website: www.acnm.co.nz

 

 

 

-

SEastwell

Friday, September 23, 2005 11:04 AM

Introduction

 

 

If I may, I'd like to finally introduce myself to the list after having been

a lurker for about 15 months, for which I hope I'll be forgiven. My name is

Sue and this week, at age 54, I have started the BSc. Acupuncture degree

course at Lincoln University in England. It's TCM acupuncture and the course

leader is Fanyi Meng a member of the English ATCM.

Previously, for the 15 months it took me to get my health and finances

sorted out I was fortunate enough to be helped in serious self study of

acupuncture by another Chinese member of the ACTM, in return for english

lessons

focusing on medical english.

To give a more rounded picture of myself....

I have as my first degree a BA Hons in English Language, a University

Diploma in Psychology, and a Diploma in Aromatherapy and Massage. I also

completed

two of the three years of SRN (State Registered Nurse) training some 34 years

back. My areas of interest in acupuncture are pain relief and addictions. In

psychology I'm interested in perception and cognition. In english I'm

interested in verbal and non verbal communication-- the effectivenss (or

otherwise)

of how we understand and, convey meaning.

I'm a practising Buddhist and use TM meditation to shut my brain up and

Buddhist meditations to focus it... well... that's the idea anyway

And more important than any and all qualifications I place a sense of

humour, but, hand on heart, I promise to keep apply an appropriate sense of

propriety if I do mail to the list, although I intend to largely continue to

just

listen from the sidelines if allowed to continue on the list. Which I rather

hope you'll let me do, as it is a most excellent learning forum,

my regards to you all,

Sue

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

 

Say hi to Dr Meng for me. He was my clinical supervisor for a few years at

the Ascante Academy in north London when I was doing my studies.

 

How is the course at Lincoln uni?

 

Warm regards,

 

Attilio D'Alberto

Doctor of (Beijing, China)

B.Sc. (Hons) T.C.M., M.A.T.C.M.

07786198900

enquiries

<http://www.attiliodalberto.com/> www.attiliodalberto.com

 

" A human being is part of the whole, called by us the Universe, a part

limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and

feelings, as something separated from the rest - - a kind of optical

illusion in his consciousness. " (Albert Einstein)

 

 

 

 

On Behalf Of SEastwell

23 September 2005 00:04

 

Introduction

 

 

If I may, I'd like to finally introduce myself to the list after having

been

a lurker for about 15 months, for which I hope I'll be forgiven. My name is

 

Sue and this week, at age 54, I have started the BSc. Acupuncture degree

course at Lincoln University in England. It's TCM acupuncture and the

course

leader is Fanyi Meng a member of the English ATCM.

Previously, for the 15 months it took me to get my health and finances

sorted out I was fortunate enough to be helped in serious self study of

acupuncture by another Chinese member of the ACTM, in return for english

lessons

focusing on medical english.

To give a more rounded picture of myself....

I have as my first degree a BA Hons in English Language, a University

Diploma in Psychology, and a Diploma in Aromatherapy and Massage. I also

completed

two of the three years of SRN (State Registered Nurse) training some 34

years

back. My areas of interest in acupuncture are pain relief and addictions.

In

psychology I'm interested in perception and cognition. In english I'm

interested in verbal and non verbal communication-- the effectivenss (or

otherwise)

of how we understand and, convey meaning.

I'm a practising Buddhist and use TM meditation to shut my brain up and

Buddhist meditations to focus it... well... that's the idea anyway

And more important than any and all qualifications I place a sense of

humour, but, hand on heart, I promise to keep apply an appropriate sense of

 

propriety if I do mail to the list, although I intend to largely continue

to just

listen from the sidelines if allowed to continue on the list. Which I

rather

hope you'll let me do, as it is a most excellent learning forum,

my regards to you all,

Sue

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello, Lori. Welcome to the best group on the internet. I am so glad you

joined us!.This group is awesome, and full of information! Yes, we are lively,

and

have lots of fun. Pull up a comfortable chair, and sit on a cloud! I look

forward to your posts. Blesings! Kaye

 

 

In a message dated 2/22/2006 9:43:15 AM Pacific Standard Time,

lori writes:

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I just wanted to say " Hello! " My name is Lori Gosselin and I'm in New

> Brunswick Canada. I just discovered this lively group and wanted to

> come and see what's up! I hope to be a contributing member! Are there

> many others here from Canada?

>

> Havin' a fragrant, peaceful day....

>

> Lori

[Guest guest]

Hi Lori,

Waving from B.C.!

 

Ien in the Kootenays

http://freegreenliving.com

**************************

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/4/2006 12:02:08 PM Pacific Standard Time,

lists writes:

 

Welcome, Molly, to a wonderful group! You will receive lots of support here,

and we are looking forward to hearing from you! Blessings! Kaye

>

> Greetings,

>

> I'm a life and business coach in Western Washington, and I've recently

> become enthused

> about essential oils. As a beginner in the use of the oils, I am looking

> forward to leaarning a

> lot from the group. I hope I will be able to also make useful contributions.

>

> Warm regards,

>

> Molly Gordon

>

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

________________________________

 

On Behalf Of Molly

Friday, March 03, 2006 11:54 AM

Introduction

 

 

Greetings,

 

I'm a life and business coach in Western Washington, and I've

recently become enthused

about essential oils. As a beginner in the use of the oils, I am

looking forward to leaarning a

lot from the group. I hope I will be able to also make useful

contributions.

 

Warm regards,

 

Molly Gordon

www.shaboominc.com

 

 

Hi Molly,

 

I'm sure you will get a warm welcome from Chris and list moms/dads, but

wanted to let you know that I'm from western WA, too, and . I had an

aromatherapy shop on Queen Anne in Seattle for 5+ years. We are in

Snohomish now in the historic downtown. Let's get in touch - you can visit

our shop (only a ferry ride and short drive from Edmonds for you); we are

always happy to entertain and inform and smell and swoon together! We

carry a large selection of essential oils and other aromatic ingredients.

At some point, you may eventually use essential oils in your coaching

practice; certainly wouldn't surprise me.

 

You will learn a lot here; it's a great group.

 

Be Well,

Marcia Elston http://www.wingedseed.com

" Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot. " Hausa Saying from

Nigeria

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/10/2006 11:18:51 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

myap writes:

 

Welcome, Michelle:

 

Oh, how interesting!!! Once you have been bitten by the " natural " bug, you

will never be the same again! I am not a moderator, but I welcome you with

open arms and a warm heart. This group is awesome; both friendly and

informative. We learn a lot here, and have lots of fun doing it. Everyone is

supportive, sharing recipes, tips, etc. I am looking forward to getting to know

you

better. If you have questions, someone always seems to have the answer. Welcome

to your new journey, and your success in your new business! ~Smiles~ Kaye

 

 

Hi,

 

I just joined your group after reading your article on HBN. I am very

new the wonderful world of natural products. I'm in the process of

educating myself and will hopefully later on be educated enough to

start my own natural products line here in Jamaica. The name is Ital

Blends. Ital being a word derived from the Rastafarian community here

meaning wholesome, organic, natural.

 

I really need this soul journey as I make my transition from the

corporate world to the real world.

 

Michelle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Michelle:

You'll find tons of great information here, and in the Files and message

archives of this group. Nothing like " vitally ital " (remember that old

song?) For the non-JA members of the group, ital is more like what we call

vegan - no animal products, and also no salt or sugar.

 

I know a lot about Jamaican herbalism and such, Michelle, so if you have

any questions, perhaps I can help. If you're into some old school reggae,

check out my page http://anyamccoy.com/allmusic.htm

 

http://naturalperfumery.com

The premier site on the Web to discover the beauty of Natural Perfume

 

Join to study natural perfumery

[Guest guest]

Thank you Anya, I could use the help. What are some popular herbs do you think

I could

use in my soaps?

 

Michelle

 

, Anya <mccoy wrote:

>

> Hi Michelle:

> You'll find tons of great information here, and in the Files and message

> archives of this group. Nothing like " vitally ital " (remember that old

> song?) For the non-JA members of the group, ital is more like what we call

> vegan - no animal products, and also no salt or sugar.

>

> I know a lot about Jamaican herbalism and such, Michelle, so if you have

> any questions, perhaps I can help. If you're into some old school reggae,

> check out my page http://anyamccoy.com/allmusic.htm

>

>

> Anya

> http://naturalperfumery.com

> The premier site on the Web to discover the beauty of Natural Perfume

>

> Join to study natural perfumery

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so very much Kayee for your warm welcome. I am from Kingston Jamaica

and

have lived here all my life. I really am so looking forward to expanding the

natural market

here in Jamaica. We are very " Westernized " and therefore it is a good time to

go on this

journey, despite our economic climate.

 

Has anyone every worked with Neroli and Vanilla EOs? I really need ideas on

what other

scents I could blend with these EOs.

 

Thanks & blessings to all on in this group.

 

Michelle.

 

, Kayee9 wrote:

>

>

> In a message dated 3/10/2006 11:18:51 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

> myap writes:

>

> Welcome, Michelle:

>

> Oh, how interesting!!! Once you have been bitten by the " natural " bug, you

> will never be the same again! I am not a moderator, but I welcome you with

> open arms and a warm heart. This group is awesome; both friendly and

> informative. We learn a lot here, and have lots of fun doing it. Everyone is

> supportive, sharing recipes, tips, etc. I am looking forward to getting to

know you

> better. If you have questions, someone always seems to have the answer.

Welcome

> to your new journey, and your success in your new business! ~Smiles~ Kaye

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I just joined your group after reading your article on HBN. I am very

> new the wonderful world of natural products. I'm in the process of

> educating myself and will hopefully later on be educated enough to

> start my own natural products line here in Jamaica. The name is Ital

> Blends. Ital being a word derived from the Rastafarian community here

> meaning wholesome, organic, natural.

>

> I really need this soul journey as I make my transition from the

> corporate world to the real world.

>

> Michelle.

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Mary: Please try the following: 1) Start walking (fast pace ) and build up to 45 minutes 5 times a week (at a fast pace). Also try an exercise bike, stair stepper , elliptical, any thing that can get your heart rate up for a long time. 2) Start taking cinnamon capsules (2 with morning and 2 with evening meals). 3) If you can handle the sugar, start eating a grapfruit a day, if you cannot take Profibe (it says increase up to 3 scoops a day, but I know people who have success at 1 and 2 scoops). 4) READ all labels of all foods: look for the following no nos Partially hydrogenated oils, hydrogenated oils, aluminum (anything that says aluminum, stay away from), high fructose corn syrup. 5) Also start taking 100 IU of natural vitamin E a day. 6) Fish

oil capsules (take highest dosage on bottle) and one flax seed oil a day. 7) Try to eat organic as much as possible.

Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out.

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much. Right now I'm walking and working out at Curves 5 days a week so that definitely gets my heart rate up. I have been taking cinnamon capsules; but I will increase that immediately. The rest I will start incorporating immediately. Is this for both my problems or for the diabetes/circulation problem? I want to make sure I understand.

 

Thank you so much for the help

 

Mary>>> greekamerican1961 09/20/06 3:15 PM >>>Hi Mary: Please try the following:1) Start walking (fast pace ) and build up to 45 minutes 5 times a week (at a fast pace). Also try an exercise bike, stair stepper , elliptical, any thing that can get your heart rate up for a long time.2) Start taking cinnamon capsules (2 with morning and 2 with evening meals).3) If you can handle the sugar, start eating a grapfruit a day, if you cannot take Profibe (it says increase up to 3 scoops a day, but I know people who have success at 1 and 2 scoops).4) READ all labels of all foods: look for the following no nosPartially hydrogenated oils, hydrogenated oils, aluminum (anything that says aluminum, stay away from), high fructose corn syrup.5) Also start taking 100 IU of natural vitamin E a day.6) Fish oil capsules (take highest dosage on bottle) and one flax seed oil a day.7) Try to eat organic as much as possible.

[Guest guest]

The profibe / fish oil are for both diabetes and circulation. The walking fast and cinnamon are for diabetes. The Vitamin E is for circulation (if you think you have circulation problems in your legs, you should also take Butchers broom and Rosemary). The organic foods are for overall health.

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[Guest guest]

Dear friends,

it is time for me also to re-introduce myself. My name is Verena J Smith.

I never went to any acupuncture school - instead, I interned for two years with

Dr Hannes Lange - a wonderful German/Canadian former MD. " Drop-out " (as he

referred to himself). He used to be a medical doctor - then studied Homeopathy

and then Acupuncture with Van Beuren.

He treated me with heavy gauge gold and silver needles when I had severe

sciatica - more than 25yrs ago.

When I came off that treatment table - just after my first ever acupuncture

treatment - I k n e w what I wanted to do with my life - I was 35 when I began

my internship with him. Dr. Hannes Lange was good friends with Giovanni Maciocia

and introduced us.

In 1982 I studied Acupuncture with the " Terrible Four " in

London - a one year course for advanced studies with Peter Deadman. Vivien

Brown, Julian Scott and Giovanni Maciocia - and in 1984 I took the first ever

2Yr course in Chinese Herbal medicine with Ted Kaptchuk.

We had not a single txtbook but only Ted's handwritten notes from his studies in

China. Amazing...........to think of the amount of literature available now !!

I moved to the States in 1985 and got my NCCAOM certification in 1986.

by 1987 I went to Shanghai with a group lead by Bob Flaws to study and Intern

for the first ever advanced studies for US students.

In 1991 I went back for more; this time to a program in Hangzhou.

During the late 90ties I was involved in the Shang Shung Institute for Tibetan

Studies - the Sciences and the Arts; I studied the Tibetan medical program for

the first two years in Conway Mass.I functioned first as the medical Director of

the Tibetan medical program and then I

became the Director of the Shang Shung Institute. Its founder is Chogyal Namkhai

Norbu Rinpoche, a Dzogchen Master who has created centers all over the world -

He is mostly based in Italy but frequently comes to the Shang Shung Institute in

Conway, Mass.

I have been working in Western Mass for all these years - I treat the majority

of Patients with acupuncture - I also practice NMT - a form of energy medicine

called 'Neuromodulation Technique " or the " Feinberg Technique " . Very exciting

About 30 to 40% of my patients are on formulas that I prescribe. I used " loose "

herbs for the longest time but now I also have changed to powders. Patient

compliance is so much better.

I am studying for my Master's in nutrition. online (with the Clayton College)

and basically " IT " , life and learning never stop - and I love it that way>

I raised my five kids - I travel a fair amount to London where three of my kids

live and my precious granddaughter, Pearl; whom I will fly to visit

tommorrow...........

all the Best

Verena

www.giftofhealth.com

[Guest guest]

ahall0031977 wrote:

> Hi, my name is Anne. I am a homeschooling, homemaking mom to 6 wonderful

kids! Alexis is 15, Nicholas is 12, Amanda is 11, Faith is 7, Joshua is 4, and

Jacob is 3. We live in Upstate N.Y.

>

> I am new to learning all about aromatherapy. I recently bought some essential

oils and a diffuser from Beeyoutiful.com. I am looking for some good reference

books to learn more.

>

> Thanks so much! I look forward to learning more from this group!

>

 

Hi Anne....

 

One thing you are going to find out it Aromatherapy can be a lifetime

path of delight, where you can keep on learning....

 

I've been " into " it since the early nineties...

 

For me, it's also morphed into an interest in Natural Perfumery.....

 

It can be a Life Interest, if you want it to be...

 

To this day, my most often used reference is Julia Lawless' " The

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils " which I bought somewhere in

the 90's...

 

Not so much for the practice of any particular Aromatherapy system, but

for details regarding EO's, some absolutes, etc......

 

I am not sure if it currently being published...I have a hardcover

version, and I've seen a softcover....Same contents...

 

If not currently published, I'm sure you could find used copies thru

Amazon or other sources...

 

In the years since I've acquired mine, I have referred to it over and

over and over again...

 

In those years since I've acquired it, some availabilities have changed,

new things are available....New types of extracts, etc....

 

But for a good core reference, it simply can't be beat...

 

--

Gary W. Bourbonais

L'Hermite Aromatique

A.J.P. (GIA)