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Went to Em's chiro with her; I do think that what the Doc is doing has value in a long-term plan, but right now the problem is that Em is in PAIN.  The current treatment -- working on realigning the spinal column with a spring-loaded tapper -- is having no effect on that after 4 treatments. 

Then, since we were both off work today (she for appointments, I because it's my weekend), I'd made us appointments for massage.  We both feel better!

Also had a late lunch at Olive Garden and dropped over $125 on essential oils.  Since we did discuss how best to get me into a room (hanging my shingle, as it were), I wonder if we can take the cost of lunch as a business expense?  The oils certainly are!



For some reason I was on the verge of actual physical sleep-dep exhaustion as I drove to work Saturday -- I was so far gone I was hallucinating.  I KNOW porcupines don't generally get to be 4 feet tall at the shoulder in this place and time...but there it was and I swerved to miss it....  And made it to work in one piece, and nearly fell asleep in the middle of a conversation with an owner.  Finally with 2 hours left, I got VTO'd (that means I got to leave early; I don't get paid for that two hours, but leaving isn't counted against me either), made my groggy way to the vehicle, and phoned Emily for rescue.  Scared the poor woman half to death, I think.  She called our daughters and they met us at the house so Em could drive my car (and me) home, then they took her back to her truck in Springfield.  Some of this is inference, some I remembered after Em going over it with me.  I sort-of remember tultema picking up some blankets they had left here way back when, I think...and I don't see those blankets, so I'm going to figure that actually happened until someone tells me otherwise. 

Then yesterday we did a little cleaning/sorting/packing...I have several perfectly-good t-shirts from my SFI days that I no longer wear and they're too good to toss, but I don't really want anyone having them who won't get the references.  Isn't that silly?  They're just shirts!  I need to either toss 'em, put them in the ragbin, or give 'em away if I'm not gonna wear them.

And scrubs in good shape -- they're 5X, so I'm sure there's a market for them on evilBay, but I doubt I'd get enough to make it worth the listing fees.  *shrug*  Might as well hang onto those.

And a Sofi's Stitches man's shirt, white with the ties at wrists and neck...there's a yellow stain that bleach and Oxy won't touch. 

And shoes that I've either never worn -- or worn once -- and really shouldn't have bought in the first place as I knew they were too snug at the instep.  Anyone want some cute size 9 clogs -- one pair black, one brown -- with 2" heels and embroidery and sparkle?

Shipment from Nature's Gift today; Benzoin Absolute, Anise Seed, Oregano Oil, and Flu Foil.

Oregano oil is NOT on my yummy list.

Also, I can tell a difference in the Cinnamon Leaf and Cinnamon bark oil samples. 

And Anise smells like black licorice!

Took chair (and something else) I'd promised 'Chelle over to the apartment -- she now has reading material for the weekend if she wants to!

Picked up a 4 oz bottle of Lavender before the price goes OMG (bad season for most of the producers this year).

We have Olive Oil here, but not QUITE enough for the salve...do I want to get more or fill it out with jojoba (pricey!) or regular Wesson (perfectly acceptable)?  Uh, nevermind, I just answered that question!

One of the instructors on the DVD for the herb class said she uses "cheap, awful whiskey" for tinctures -- "they're medicine, they're supposed to taste bad!"   Boy, that's the truth -- I don't remember anything I was ever prescribed that didn't make me gag!  And. well, if it tastes GOOD -- like a lot of cough syrups -- kids might decide they need it when they don't.  *Eyes a certain person*

Echinacea tincture:  apparently good to prevent colds, use on abraded skin as a wash, what else?  C'mon, peeps, I know some of you know a LOT more about this than I do!

And do I really want to make and drink this "nettle infusion"?  Am I gonna go "ICK!" and spit it in the sink?  What does THAT do for you?  Spring tonic, sort of?  Maybe if I add honey....


( I got a scaled egg! YAY! )

1) Start laundry
2) Post Office -- books, swap
3) Wal-mart -- handle return, then get *gator *aloe gel
4) Check food supplies for wknd, chop cheese, etc.
5) Get cash -- remember to set out $ for BoS feast for Sat eve, give to Master of Feast early Friday.
6) pack 4 oz lotion for mixing
7) start packing truck
8) sheets for table for Friday



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Minor grumpusing:

So the bottle to carry E.O.s with me, that I had been wanting and finally broke down and ordered and have had about 2 weeks?  Guess what just went on clearance. 

Glee:  DH told me to "get a spare"!

Found recipes for hand sanitizer -- made some with Thieves' Oil and some with a TeaTree/Lavender blend I like.

Made basic labels for those, the Thieves' Oil (neat and 10% bottles), Bug Off and After-Sun Spray. 

Sanitizers are in 1 oz bottles w/ treatment pumps.

After-Sun Spray will be in 2 oz purple bottles with sprayers.

BugOff...dunno yet.  Likely in small glass dropper bottles for application to tent edges, dress hems, etc.

And all that with essential oils!

Those of you who got a vial of Thieves' Oil from me last year, did you use it?  Did you notice any difference in # of URIs/colds?

Reference here

Ran across a receet for Thieves (oil) yesterday and mixed up a 5ml today -- no amounts nor proportions were given, so I just did the guesstimate thing.   It is supposed to prevent respiratory illness  -- the legend is a group of people who had been working for spice merchants used this blend to prevent catching "The Plague" while robbing bodies way back when.

If anyone wants a vial (YOU provide the diluent) let me know -- I'll send to 5 people.  If I get more than 5 responses, uhm, well....discuss it then.

Edit as of 1526 hrs:
All 5 have removed to new homes -- thanks folks!
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( from Suite101.c0m )

Oct 27, 2006

I mention essential oils often because I believe they are one of the best tools to support health. Essential oils carry oxygen, nutrients, and vital molecules which support emotional and physical health, energize our cells, and support the immune, circulatory, respiratory, hormone and endocrine systems. When it comes to winter weather and flu season, there is one oil I turn to for safe, reliable, tasty and aromatic protection from germs, viruses and colds: "Thieves."

Thieves is a blend of the essential oils of clove, cinnamon, lemon, rosemary and eucalyptus. The blend is based on a recipe developed by a group of spice merchants in 15th-century Marseilles, France, who turned to thieving when trade was shut down due to a plague. They protected their health as they robbed the dead, sick, and dying by applying a combination of herbs, spices, and essential oils to their clothing and skin - a recipe which has since been unearthed in the British archives and used in the present day.

Thieves blend has been clinically tested and proven to be more than 99% effective against airborne bacteria (study conducted at Weber State University, 1997). It has been used to treat everything from candida and bacterial infections to toxic mold to colds and flu. I often take a drop and rub it into my hands after I use a public restroom. I even use it to wash fruit: to eliminate parasites on organic fruit, and remove toxic pesticides and other chemicals from “conventionally” grown produce that has been sprayed.

Because essential oils are made of light molecules, they are easily absorbed by the respiratory system and can be highly effective in treating sinus and respiratory disorders. I slather Thieves on my throat and chest to treat a cold, or on the bottoms of my feet (where the oils are absorbed via reflexology points to keep well, and boost my immunity all winter long. Sometimes I’ll take a drop in a cup of hot water or rice/soy milk (it tastes like chai!) or combine it with lemon and olive oil to make salad dressing.

Please note: The suggestions made here apply ONLY to pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils. Most of the oils sold in health food stores and elsewhere are diluted, pressed at high temperatures, or processed with chemicals that can decrease their effectiveness and even make them toxic. Please be aware that the source of the oils is important, and labeling can be misleading... DO NOT use essential oils internally or on your body unless you’re sure of their quality and safety.

For more information on essential oils and their use, please feel free to contact me.

Related article: 10 Ways to Boost Immune Health

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Please note -- Cinnamon, Clove, and Lemon do generally cause chemical burns to skin if applied neat (undiluted).  I seriously suggest if you're going to use this, you mix 2 - 3 drops of Thieves in a teaspoon of jojoba or similar carrier for skin, or mix into a water/vodka solution for a spray.

And now, off to do the dishes, shower and dress, go to Monett for some paperwork, OH!  DH took me up to the storage shed yestereve and we dug out the Massage Table!  It's still in good shape, just needs a cleaning and THAT's on the list RIGHT NOW!! 

Also the cheapie set of hot stones -- "For Home Use Only!" -- not a professional set, and DH just likes the heat of them.  I swear, you'd think he's a reptile the way he hates the cold!  When it's time, I'll be getting recc's from by-then OTHER professional MTs  (squeee!!) on which set to get.

Just tried two SNs...

(Single Note fragrances)

Arcana Lemon and Arcana Clove....

and they do NOT smell like the essential oils.  There's similarity, but a definite off-ness that just makes them smell wrong to me.  *sigh*