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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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Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Baked chicken: 11 of 14
Low Fat, Garlic and Lemon ChickenThis is a lovely recipe that I discovered and adapted about 16 years ago when I was fat, lonely and living in Stockholm Sweden. At least I thought I was lonely when it was just me and my two cats. Now, four kids and a grumpy husband later, I remember those days with great fondness. When the ki... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) Health benefits of essential oils: 4 of 5
Essential oils and your healthEssential Oils have a myriad of uses. One can use them for cleaning the kitchen, to brighten up stale air in the house to using them through physical application or inhalation to enhance ones physical, mental and/or spiritual well being.Essential oils are the natural physical essence of a plant o... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather How La Nina affects the weather: 4 of 5
La Nina is a weather event that occurs when unusually cold ocean temperatures arise in the eastern equatorial Pacific and often happens between El Nino (unusually warm ocean temperatures) events. It affects weather over much of the Pacific Ocean and brings cooler than normal temps in the Pacific Northwest and in the Southeast... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Tea tree essential oil and its uses: 9 of 11
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oil is derived from the branches of the tree and is steam distilled.If you have rambunctious children or if your partner is always banging himself or herself up you might find that tea tree is an invaluable essential oil to have around. You can mix up a bottle of alcohol or a carrie... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Common errors made by small business owners: 6 of 7
Pricing mistakesRecently I've been caught out and called an idiot by the pricing of some of my products. I fell into an old trap, one that many of us make. I priced my products way too low. A lot of us do it, too many in fact. We don't take into consideration that our time and our knowledge is worth something and some of that... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies The healing benefits of lavender: 6 of 7
Lavender (Lavendula Angustifolia, Lavendula Vera and Lavendula Officianlis) is one of the best all around essential oils and one of the safest to use. Although some can find the fragrance very heavy and off putting, its therapeutic effects are undeniable.It is wonderfully soothing oil for children in particular as it is a mil... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Are "nanny cams" a violation of babysitters' rights?: 69 of 75
Who CARES? If I have to go somewhere everyday and leave my children in the hands of someone I don't know very well, I want to be absolutely sure that they are going to be well taken care of. I do not care if they have the best references in the world and can walk on water, if they are going to be taking care of MY children, I... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Husbands: 61 of 64
Life with an engineerActually it should be titled "Life with a BRITISH engineer". I have no idea what American engineers are like, and perhaps this British engineer is unique. However I have been assured that while he does have some unique aspects, he's not really all that different from the others.First of all, I really feel... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Family memories: 83 of 85
Memories of trying to write with a Two Year OldPersonally I find that writing with humor is like fishing in an intermittent lake. One moment you're having the time of your life listening to the water lapping gently along the shores, people are at the very least chuckling and the next your brain is a dry lake bed. Nothing but ... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies What are the health benefits of chamomile: 14 of 14
German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita), has been used medicinally by the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks for a variety of ills, including colds, sleeplessness and stomach disorders. The herb gained even more popularity in the Middle Ages when it was used for asthma, colic, nausea, fevers, children's complaints, skin dise... More..