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I have been an Aromatherapist for over ten years, I received my diploma in Oxford, England after a year of study. I am passionate about safety and essential oils and have for years been an outspoken critic of any use of oils being used undiluted on the skin

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Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Essential oil vs. fragrance oil: 2 of 4
Essential oils are not really oils but the essence of plants that have been steam distilled or expressed (squeezed). They come straight from plants and pure oils have had nothing added to them. Fragrance Oils on the other hand are man made. They are made up of a conglomeration of different chemicals that can include natural ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Contemporary singers who ruin traditional Christmas songs: 1 of 2
Tis the season once again and Christmas Carols abound. From classics to new songs and songs re-done, they are everywhere. They are in your car, in the malls and at gas stations. Some of the remade songs are very good, some are mediocre and some of them quite awful. The worst of the lot is Madonna singing "Santa Baby" and tak... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression What's the right dose of Saint-John's-wort for depression?: 1 of 2
St. John's Wort, Hypericum Perforatum, is a short, yellow-flowering, wild-growing plant, and has been used for approximately 2,400 years in herbal and folk medicine. Recently it has been used to help treat mild to moderate forms of depression. You need to be aware of that it can affect some prescribed medications, such as an... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) Understanding the science of aromatherapy: 1 of 1
One cannot truly uderstand or appreciate Aromatherapy without some knowledge of the Chemistry of Essential Oils. This is a very simplistic presentation on the science of essential oils and it is the most important ingredient missing in the education of many aromatherapists. I hope that by presenting this article, those who h... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) How to build a cat condo: 1 of 1
Have you ever been shopping for a cat tree or a cat condo for your furry friend? If you have, you quickly found that the prices are hugely inflated and can cost anywhere from sixty dollars for a small basic one, to upwards of three hundred dollars for a tall fancy one. These prices scare people off from buying one, thus depr... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Pelvic floor exercise and strengthening: 1 of 1
Granny Nappies! Two words that strikes fear in a woman's heart, especially when they are already experiencing a few "leaks" when sneezing, coughing or laughing and they are only in their late thirties or early forties. However, Granny Nappies are not necessarily the future. The solution to most small slippage problems are si... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Cat breed facts: Kashmir: 1 of 1
The Kashmir cat is a fairly new breed of Persian. Its coloring is rather unusual being either chocolate or lilac. They are a fairly large cat weighing in between nine and twelve pounds. Due to its long and lustrous fur however, it will look to weigh much more. The body and legs of a Kashmir is short and stocky and it has a m... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer Understanding when to use an MRI instead of a mammogram for screening breast health: 1 of 1

In the United States during this year alone (2007), about 178,000 women will be found to have breast cancer and approximately 40,500 will die from the disease. There is a 1 in 8 chance of getting the disease and a 1 in 35 chance of dying from it. Despite these grim statistics, breast cancer deaths have been going down, most ... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics The danger of weightlifting in children and young adolescents: 1 of 1
Weightlifting has been on the increase in the last few years to include nearly a third of young teens. This is due to peer pressure and of course, the ubiquitous images in magazines, on television and the movies showing young men and women with perfectly toned bodies, sporting rippling and bulging muscles. At home and at gym... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Cancer children recieve wrong doseage: 1 of 1
Getting cancer is bad enough. Having your child get cancer is a parent's worst nightmare, or should be. However even worse, is when your child is prescribed the wrong dosage for his chemotherapy treatment. While there is not a whole lot of data going around on this subject, what little there is suggest that children suffer m... More..