Hi Aroma Folks,

 

I am so happy to welcome in June. It's a busy month with camping, gardening, etc. It's also a romantic month with June brides and young lovers strolling along the river. Everything looks fresh and beautiful and the air is intoxicating. In the words of Lao Tzu "Nature does not hurry yet everything is accomplished".

 

I hope all the talk of Swine Flu* does not spoil your summer events! I have been amazed at the awareness of this H1N1 flu and the reaction of children to it. I have heard of children asking if they are going to die because they have a cold. One mom observed her young daughter and her friends playing with Barbies, and in their make believe world a Barbie doll caught Swine Flu, died and they had a funeral for her!

 

Call me old fashioned but it does not feel right the way children adapt to the things they see on TV. I do believe in education but I also think that "ignorance is bliss". According to Wikipedia it is very uncommon for humans to pick up the influenza virus from pigs, and properly cooked pork poses no risk of infection. The symptoms generally are flue like: chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort. If you feel you are coming down with something stay home and use your essential oils (more details to follow).

 

We are starting to plan our August 2009 price list and are looking for your input! If there are any products you'd like to see us add, please email me directly.

 

Also, I have begun writing some interesting articles for Suite 101 and I encourage you to check them out. My latest one is about Florence Nightingale and her contribution to both nursing and aromatherapy. You can read it here.

Aromatically yours,

Barb Greenwood