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Hello to all,

I joined about 2 months ago and have been a lurker. I did try to post

twice, but wouldn't come through.

Anyway, wanted to say thanks for all the great information I've read,

and the apparent level of expertise running through the group.

I am an ED nurse by trade, became interested in holistic medicne

through treating patients that came through the ED. I figure anyone

over 80 who has never seen a Doc, and uses grandmas recipes must have

something going. I worked for 25 yrs at a University based Center, and

grew up in a scientific/educator family. I breathe the scientific

method...If you can't prove it, it ain't real. So have really enjoyed

the lively discussions of late.

I make lotions, and massage oils for specific skin types and problems,

most unscented because scents or particulate matter from herbs or EO's

can cause a plethora of problems. I do add some EO's to some massage

oils, based on chemical makeup and known research on effect. I have

some friends who would like scents but won't add anything I think may

cause a problem, and there, as a group you all have been invaluable!

Regarding labeling issues.

We have an " Old Farts Dinner " once a month...you have to have had at

least 15 years in Emergency Medicine to attend...We award prizes for

the best warning labels found. If you get the inclination, read the

warnings in the owners manual for your Vacuum cleaner (Absolutely

pornographic) or lawn mower, or for that matter, your coffee grinder,

it has blades to.

In my biz, " If it sounds to stupid to possibly be true, it is, and

someone has done it " , and I or a colleague, has most likely taken care

of the fruits of their labor. The warning label issue is directly

related to who has done something stupid with what, and....sued, don't

you just love the litigious society we live in, and now governs

everybodys actions.

Thakns for all you do,

Lynn