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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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Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies What is the Iraq Study Group?: 1 of 1
On March 15, 2006, The United States Institute of Peace, a non profit charitable organization funded by the US Treasury formed an independent panel called the Iraq Study group (ISG). Also knows as the Baker-Hamilton Commission, the ISG was a ten-person bipartisan panel charged with assessing the situation in Iraq and the US-l... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Online speed dating: 1 of 1
Speed Dating with an on-line twist.Old fashioned romance is just that, old fashioned. Speed dating is in, dating agencies are out. However, even getting dressed up and going out for an evening of 15 minute dates may soon become a thing of the past and give way to speed dating on-line.From the comfort of your living room, hote... More..
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming How to make homemade aromatherapy bath salts: 5 of 8
Making bath salts can be really easy and fun. Simply take Epsom salts, adding a little fragrance and throw it into the tub. However, the secret to making truly luscious and decadent aromatherapy bath salts that are lovely smelling and actually good for your skin, is just a little more involved.For a lot of beginners and folk ... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Should you go gray naturally or dye your hair as you age?: 51 of 76
Interestingly (at least to me), my mother and I were just discussing colored vs gray the other day. I'm all for going gray. Not because I have anything against colored hair but because I'm old dog lazy and Scotsman CHEAP! However, I color mine every three months or so. For the kids.No, I'm not a "whatever the little darlings ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms The deeper meaning of the eye of Horus: 7 of 10
The Eye of Horus is a personal journey or meditation for many people. they paint it on tiles, make latch hood rugs using the Eye as the center, or draw it over and over again. The shape is simple and soothing with lovely flowing lines, pleasing to the eye and invites touching and tracing.The Eye of Horus resonates with myster... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) What is aromatherapy?: 13 of 18
What is Aromatherapy?Well, simply put, Aromatherapy is the use of Essential Oils, through, physical application or inhalation to enhance ones physical, mental and or spiritual well being.This is of course a very simplistic explanation. It does not come with the sensitization (allergies) and irritation warnings than need to be... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Players NFL talk: Brett Favre and retirement: 27 of 37
I love to watch Brett Favre play football. Not because he's got the records for most career NFL touchdown passes, most career NFL passing yards, most career pass completions, most career pass attempts, most consecutive starts among NFL quarterbacks and most career victories as a starting quarterback. He even holds the record ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should spousal consent be required before a married woman has an abortion?: 29 of 39
The days of husbands being Lord and Master over a woman, her decisions and her body are, thankfully, long gone. Women steer their own ships now and that is as it should be. Whether a woman is married or not, the decision to carry to full term or to abort is up to her. Legally.Morally or ethically is another matter. Should the... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Childhood: 55 of 73
Lessons Learned by a Four Year OldMorning starts AFTER the sun is up, not when you THINK it's coming up.Mummy is right, Orange juice in your cereal makes the milk taste really nasty.Falling is fun. Landing is not. Stitches are even less fun.Mummy was right, climbing the stairs while wearing roller skates is not a good idea. S... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Alternative medicine: The benefits of acupuncture for 30- and 40-year-olds: 19 of 25
Acupuncture is a gentle and effective form of alternative medicine that goes back as far as three thousand years (some say even further). It was developed by the Chinese who mapped out 365 acupoints, places on the body to be stimulated. Researchers have found that these points have more nerve endings than other areas of the s... More..