Hello to all our aromatherapy friends!

Do you feel the excitement in the air? It is the first signs of spring. The birds and the animals are sensing it...the plants in the garden are peeping out to see if this is it.

As a child my Mum would shout into my room in the morning, "Time to get up!". On the 1st of March the first words out of her mouth were, "White Rabbits", as this would bring us good luck. My question to her was, "Can I wear a dress instead of the winter tunic?" Her reply was, "Don't cast a clout til May is out." Funny how we remember these things years later, but forget what we have gone to the store for.

Last month I was telling you about my upcoming trip to Mexico and the essential oils that I would be taking with me. I needed them!! This is usual for me. On the second day of the holiday I came down with a cold, so I did a head steam using 1 drop of Eucalyptus in the hot water. I had an interesting conversation with the maid who did not speak any English. She wanted to clear away the bowl and I wanted it to stay so I could benefit from the anti-bacterial properties in the air. 

The following day I had a terrible cough. I used 5 drops of Lavender and 5 drops of Eucalyptus on a warm, damp washcloth which I laid on my chest. I placed a bean bag on top that had been heated up in the microwave. Wow, what a sensation! I lay down for 30 minutes and the result was amazing. I coughed up some terrible gunk and by lunchtime I was ready to get on with my holiday. I have to be honest and say that I had not used the face cloth on the chest method before. It was my cousin, Christine, who suggested it.

We had a good holiday with plenty of sunshine and new friends. The time flew by. On our last day, making the most of the pool and sunshine, I slipped and hurt my back causing me to arrive home to Canada in a wheelchair.

I am still working on my back problem and keeping a positive attitude as I want to be fit for the Valerie Ann Worwood workshop. Valerie's book "Fragrant Pharmacy" was the 1st aromatherapy book that I bought 25 years ago. I am now on my 3rd copy as I wear them out. At that time there were very few Aromatherapists around, but as more and more keep arriving on the web and there are many more books suggesting different methods, I continue to follow Ms. Worwood, trusting in her passion, sincerity and expertise. We carry two of Valerie's books, The Fragrant Mind and The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy.

If anyone is interested, the workshop is being presented by the BCAPA in Vancouver on April 5th and 6th. You can get more details from the BCAPA website, www.bcapa.org. The cost for the two day workshop is $375 and includes lunch on both days.

All the best,

Barb