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Entries from November 2005

Edema/Renal Failure

November 30th, 2005 · No Comments

Marge, and everyone else who replied,
Thanks for taking the time to respond. The edema is caused by the
transplant failing but I was hoping to find something external, like an
epsom salt bath that eases joint pain, etc for him to use or a massage
oil that might stimulate the excess fluid to move from the tissues back
into […]

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Tags: Bath & beauty

some odds and ends

November 30th, 2005 · No Comments

Milk & Honey
Equal amounts of milk & honey
Slowly melt honey , add equal amt. of skim milk.
Blend well and massage all over your body
(safe to use on the face)
Take a warm bath to rinse

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Tags: Massage

Gardenias

November 30th, 2005 · 2 Comments

Oh, I’m so jealous of your gardenias! And I don’t have any fabulous ideas
for you regarding candles and soap…..
but don’t let the gardenias go to waste!
Put them in vases all over your home…..and when the petals start to fall,
gather them in a bowl and dump them into your warm bath water with you…..
X

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Tags: Beauty

seeking info

November 29th, 2005 · 2 Comments

Sorry for the cross post but I’m pretty much in the desperation stage
these days. I’m normally a lurker, learning as much as I can before I
start actually making lye based soap. I have done some M&P, do mostly
bath salts and the like.
My father has End Stage Renal Disease and is currently experiencing
severe Edema (swelling) as […]

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Tags: Bath & beauty

Insect Repellent

November 29th, 2005 · No Comments

Does anybody have an EO blend recipe that ractually works as insect
repellent? I am looking for an alternative to citronella!
Thanks!
-Sandy

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Tags: Bath & beauty

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

November 28th, 2005 · No Comments

Help
Everyone i know this is short of off topic for some of the groups this will go
to, but i need the contact details, preferably with an email addresss as well
for an Australian Animal Activist Lawyer, this is urgent.
Blessed Be
TALA

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Tags: Massage

what is black soap, anyway?

November 27th, 2005 · No Comments


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Tags: Acne & pimples

citric acid or just vitamin C tablets?

November 27th, 2005 · No Comments


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Tags: Acne & pimples

Help with Amber Scent

November 26th, 2005 · No Comments

Hi all,
I am wondering if any of you can reccomend a good amber scent from a
supplier or a blend to make one up?
I am on the quest for the best amber. I have one source, but it is almost over done and actually makes me
a tad nauseated when I smell it.
TIA
Rach

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Tags: Beauty

Depression

November 25th, 2005 · No Comments

Hi:
Lavender with Peppermint and Spearmint (can also throw in some nice
Citrus - orange, pink grapefruit) essential oils are great pick me
uppers!
Also, an air freshener (very concentrated) called “Pure Citrus” -
Orange air freshener (I buy over here at Target or Walmart) works
great. One spray livens up the whole room: it’s a little costly, but
last much longer […]

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Tags: Beauty