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Cathartic Experiment/Experience – Sick Notes (Early Signs)
Alzheimer’s disease often creeps up on the sufferer slowly and sometimes starts to manifest its early presence in
bizarre ways that directly affects the personality of the sufferer. My Dad, thankfully, was never a moody person;
throughout his entire life he had always been positive, with a totally optimistic and engaging outlook – his glass was always half-full; never half-empty.
So when he and I came to loggerheads, which we often seemed to do, in the days just prior to him being officially
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I found it upsetting to say the least.
No CommentsCathartic Experiment/Experience – My Story
For several years I have been a full time Carer, looking after both my parents when they lived at home. My Dad suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and cancer of the rectum, later requiring a Stoma operation; after his death in late 2005, I continued looking after my mother at home, who also suffered from low mood and dementia, until she moved to a residential care home in July 2007…
No CommentsJiddu Krishnamurti – Who am I? (Video)
The following is a short video of Jiddu Krishnamurti introducing himself, and his beliefs to an audience at a conference in Sannen, Switzerland…
No CommentsTeachings of J. Krishnamurti
This is Krishnamurti daily chant: One may depend on belief, or on an experience, or on a conclusion attached to a particular prejudice; how deeply does this attachment go? I do not know if you have observed it in yourself.
No CommentsModern History of Clinical Aromatherapy (Video)
The word “Aromatherapy” was coined as recently as 1928 – by French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse. It gained popularity in the UK as beauty treatment, however increasing recognition of its therapeutic potential by orthodox health care professionals has made it one of our fastest growing complementary therapies.
No CommentsAromatherapy for Pregnancy
Essential oils are extremely concentrated and need to be diluted before use. A common dilution for aromatherapy blends during pregnancy is 2% – which would equal approximately 10 drops essential oil to 2 tablespoons of carrier oil. For an aromatherapy bath add 6-10 drops essential oil to the tub and mix well before getting in. 3-6 drops essential oil in a bowl of warm water wrung out in a washcloth works well for a compress. Use the same dilution in a bowl of steaming hot water for a steam inhalation.
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