new member intro

Posted March 21, 2006 · March 21, 2006

>

> I've been sourcing and buying lots of essences to fill out my

> essence organ and wanted to ask members whether they use castoreum

> absolute or not? I love the note personally and am trying to locate

> a source to get it, and would love any suggestions you might have.

> It's very hard to get but I know it's gettable. I made the mistake

> of ordering pure, uncut castor from a trapper site and not sure how

> to use it exactly, if I would tincture it or not? It's very grainy

> and might be usable, but I'm a little grossed out by the stuff...Any

> feedback would be greatly appreciated!!

>

hi rachel

you've piqued my curiosity! according to Arctander, the " absolute " is

not a " true absolute " and is not clearly soluble in cold alcohol. it

is the tincture that is most used in perfumery. what you've bought

could probably be tinctured.

i collect perfumery ingredients, and i do have castoreum tincture in

my shop in santa cruz, ca. for people to sniff and learn about.

welcome to the group!

-linda

the Perfumer's Apprentice

www.perfumersapprentice.com

Posted March 24, 2006 · March 24, 2006

At 08:08 PM 3/21/2006, you wrote:

>Hi all,

>

>I'm new here (1st post anyway!) and currently studying with Mandy

>Aftel. Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.

Hi :

Welcome to the group, and thanks for introducing yourself. What level of

coursework are you on with Mandy?

>I've been sourcing and buying lots of essences to fill out my

>essence organ and wanted to ask members whether they use castoreum

>absolute or not? I love the note personally and am trying to locate

>a source to get it, and would love any suggestions you might have.

>It's very hard to get but I know it's gettable.

I've never seen the absolute. Has to be easier to work with than the raw deal!

>And also wanted to add, for those who've been wondering whether

>Mandy's courses are worthwhile I have to come down on the 'yes'

>side. True, there is some duplication with the E & A book and the

>Level I workbook. I was one of those who did not buy the book until

>after, so perhaps my perspective is skewed. However, I feel that one

>cannot minimize the importance of those repetitive lessons that she

>underscores with the blank worksheets.

I so totally agree. As I wrote recently, I stumbled along, since '76(!)

following the repetitive methodology, since it was the Carles method I

discovered, and I later found out that is the best method. Repetitive,

systematic, plodding at times! I wasted a lot of precious oils, as noted,

and FWIK, from feedback, Mandy's workbook focuses on giving you pleasant

results, so not so much stuff tossed ;-)

Anya

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Posted March 24, 2006 · March 24, 2006

wrote:

> >I've been sourcing and buying lots of essences to fill out my

> >essence organ and wanted to ask members whether they use castoreum

> >absolute or not? I love the note personally and am trying to locate

> >a source to get it, and would love any suggestions you might have.

> >It's very hard to get but I know it's gettable.

>

Anya wrote:

> I've never seen the absolute. Has to be easier to work with than the raw

deal!

Hi !

I found this site awhile back and haven't of yet had the time to check 'em out.

They're called -brace yourself- " Dragon Herbarium " - i know, i know - sounds

like new-age hocus pocus potion stuff.

They sell lots of hard-to-find natural blends like Gardenia.

But, check out the essential oils and absolutes pages. VERY interesting. They

do claim to carry Castoreum & Castoreum Absolute. & they offer small sizes

@ decent $ so you'd not be blowing the budget for the month

link:

http://www.dragonherbarium.com

could be worth a try - let me know what you think if you do try 'em out -

Hope this helps-

-

Posted March 24, 2006 · March 24, 2006

> http://www.dragonherbarium.com

>

Intriguing...has anyone had experience with this company? I noticed

they have heliotrope and cyclamen - they do not note them as

reconstituted blends either. I have only ever seen these as

synthetics. They also claim to have items from Charabot. Also, does

anyone know what a cassie floraline (Charabot) is?

Thanks!

Posted March 25, 2006 · March 25, 2006

Maggi Quinlan, Ph.D.

> http://www.dragonherbarium.com

>

Intriguing...has anyone had experience with this company? I noticed

they have heliotrope and cyclamen - they do not note them as

reconstituted blends either. I have only ever seen these as

synthetics. They also claim to have items from Charabot. Also, does

anyone know what a cassie floraline (Charabot) is?

Thanks!

Hi ,

they also claim to have " pure essential oil of gardenia " which is always my

red flag. but i'm interested in what others think.

breathe in health

maggi

Posted March 27, 2006 · March 27, 2006

--- In , " J. Groppe "

> I found this site awhile back and haven't of yet had the time to

check 'em out. They're called -brace yourself- " Dragon Herbarium " - i know, i

know - sounds like new-age hocus pocus potion stuff. They sell lots of

hard-to-find natural blends like Gardenia. But, check out the essential oils and

absolutes pages. VERY interesting. They do claim to carry Castoreum & Castoreum

Absolute. & they offer small sizes @ decent $ so you'd not be blowing the

budget for the month

> link: http://www.dragonherbarium.com could be worth a try - let me know what

you think if you do try 'em out -

Hope this helps-

> -

>

I hope I'm doing this right (replying) - Thank you - looks like

a very interesting site indeed! I will check it out and order some

of the castoreum. Will let ya know how they are as a source!

Posted April 5, 2006 · April 5, 2006

Hi Steph and welcome. Good luck on your program and congrats on your weight loss so far.

Posted April 5, 2006 · April 5, 2006

----- Original Message -----

From:

> My name is (steph) and I just joined Herbal One.

Welcome!

> The day I was to join the gym, my dog tripped me and I broke my foot as I

> FLEW down the stairs.

Yikes!

> It's roughly $300 a month for them, plus eating properly (follow portion

> sizes and guidelines).

Wow. I'm impressed. I hope you get your money's worth but I'm skeptical.

It's absolutely amazing what costs and lengths we'll go to to lose weight.

I just spent $20,000 for weight loss surgery. Sheesh. Makes $300 per month

look like a bargain.

>I've decided to take belly dancing classes and get a tattoo on my lower

>back once I get to my goal.

Belly dancing would be great exercise. Why not have that as your 50 pounds

lost reward?

I'm intrigued by tattoos. One of my favorite shows is Miami Ink on TLC. I

have a small ship from 1984 to commemorate my career as a merchant seaman.

I would like to add to that and have my right leg covered from ankle to

knee. I already have trouble fitting into suburban mom society here in the

northern 'burbs of Houston so this is probably a bad idea.

I'm a stay at home mom to my girls ages 6 and 9 but I'll be going to work as

a substitute teacher soon.

Ann

Posted April 5, 2006 · April 5, 2006

Thanks . NIce to meet you!

Steph

>

> Hi Steph and welcome. Good luck on your program and congrats on

your weight

> loss so far.

>

Posted April 6, 2006 · April 6, 2006

New member intro

Hello everyone

My name is (steph) and I just joined Herbal One.Hi Steph, Glad to meet you. I'm .

The day I was to join the gym, my dog tripped me and I broke my foot as I FLEW down the stairs. So I had to put off the gym membership until I could actually walk and had the cast removed.Bummer, I bet you might have trouble even after the cast comes off. You might want to ask your doctor before you do any impact type exercises.

Then I heard an ad on the radio, and realized the girl on the commercial was a friend of my sisters, so I called Herbal One, and only went for a consultation. I ended up joining that night, to my DH's disagreement as it was not cheap by any means. I had help to pay for the supplements (grandparents), but they backed out and now I have to pay for them ALL. It's roughly $300 a month for them, plus eating properly (follow portion sizes and guidelines).eeeks that seems outrageous to me. I hope you get the results you're hoping for.

Ok, now that that's out of the way....I joined the program on March 15, started eating the way they suggested and taking the supplements on the Thursday, March 16, 2006. I went for a weigh in on the next day, and I'd lost 3 lbs! Wow eh? I was soooo impressed and motivated! I can't remember exact numbers and dates, but to date (almost 3 weeks on it) I went from 280.5lbs to 274lbs, and I have lost 8 1/4" all together so far. In 3 weeks! I'd say that's alright. My insulin use has remained at 4 times a day, but I've gone from 26 units each time, to between 5 and 7 units at a time. I can't wait to be skinny! I've always been chubby and "fluffy" since puberty, so I don't remember what it was like not being big. I'm right the opposite I was always the skinnest kid in school. My weight piled on me when I married and got pregnant. It never left. As a matter of fact it kept coming.LOL

If anyone has any questions, nothing is too personal to ask, and I'm a very honest person who LOVES to talk and share experiences.ahhhh, i see we could be very good friends. I too say ask away.....and ummmmm. I love to talk too. I'm kinda surprised people here didn't tell me to shut my trap when I first joined.LOL I think there was comments about the post having had a sudden pickup in posts.LOL I don't think it was ever pointed to me but I do have a tendecy to be a little long winded at times.I can't help it, thats just who I am. All i can say is be thankful I have to take the time to type and yall don't have to listen to me in person:)

I hope to get to know everyone well, and provide, as well as receive encouragement throught this entire process.

Oh, and I live in Ontario, Canada, am 28 years old, and have been overweight for about 20 years.

Steph

Posted April 8, 2006 · April 8, 2006

Welcome Steph! this is a great place to be <farmgirl77@...> wrote:Hello everyone My name is (steph) and I just joined Herbal One. A bit about me...Dh and I got married August 20, 2005, and started trying for a baby that night. I've never been regular, and don't ovulate on my own, so the ob put me on clomid for a few months and I had some very major painful side effects. So, I looked into joining the gym. I figured working out and losing weight would give me something else to obsess about, and then I'd end up pregnant. Well, now I've decided not to try so hard on having the baby until I lose quite a bit of weight. We aren't NOT trying, but we aren't concentrating on it so much so that I can have a healthier pregnancy and delivery. I am also type 1 diabetic on insulin 4

times per day, have a few other health issues, and want a baby! The day I was to join the gym, my dog tripped me and I broke my foot as I FLEW down the stairs. So I had to put off the gym membership until I could actually walk and had the cast removed. Then I heard an ad on the radio, and realized the girl on the commercial was a friend of my sisters, so I called Herbal One, and only went for a consultation. I ended up joining that night, to my DH's disagreement as it was not cheap by any means. I had help to pay for the supplements (grandparents), but they backed out and now I have to pay for them ALL.It's roughly $300 a month for them, plus eating properly (follow portion sizes and guidelines). Ok, now that that's out of the way....I joined the program on March 15, started eating the way they suggested and taking the supplements on the Thursday, March 16, 2006. I went

for a weigh in on the next day, and I'd lost 3 lbs! Wow eh? I was soooo impressed and motivated! I can't remember exact numbers and dates, but to date (almost 3 weeks on it) I went from 280.5lbs to 274lbs, and I have lost 8 1/4" all together so far. In 3 weeks! I'd say that's alright. My insulin use has remained at 4 times a day, but I've gone from 26 units each time, to between 5 and 7 units at a time. I can't wait to be skinny! I've always been chubby and "fluffy" since puberty, so I don't remember what it was like not being big. I've decided to take belly dancing classes and get a tattoo on my lower back once I get to my goal. Oh, and they said I should lose 140lbs to get to my target weight. However, they all said if I get below about 165lbs I'll look ill and too skinny. So, I'll stop when I'm comfortable and healthy again. If anyone has any questions, nothing is too personal to ask, and I'm a very honest person who LOVES to talk and share experiences. I hope to get to know everyone well, and provide, as well as receive encouragement throught this entire process. Oh, and I live in Ontario, Canada, am 28 years old, and have been overweight for about 20 years. StephLive, Love, Laugh

Posted April 9, 2006 · April 9, 2006

Thanks brenda!

Hello everyone My name is

(steph) and I just joined Herbal One. A bit about me...Dh

and I got married August 20, 2005, and started trying for a baby

that night. I've never been regular, and don't ovulate on my

own, so the ob put me on clomid for a few months and I had some very

major painful side effects. So, I looked into joining the gym. I

figured working out and losing weight would give me something else

to obsess about, and then I'd end up pregnant. Well, now I've

decided not to try so hard on having the baby until I lose quite a

bit of weight. We aren't NOT trying, but we aren't concentrating on

it so much so that I can have a healthier pregnancy and delivery. I

am also type 1 diabetic on insulin 4 times per day, have a few other

health issues, and want a baby! The day I was to join the gym, my

dog tripped me and I broke my foot as I FLEW down the stairs. So I

had to put off the gym membership until I could

> actually walk and had the cast removed. Then I heard an ad on the

radio, and realized the girl on the commercial was a friend of my

sisters, so I called Herbal One, and only went for a consultation.

I ended up joining that night, to my DH's disagreement as it was not

cheap by any means. I had help to pay for the supplements

(grandparents), but they backed out and now I have to pay for them

ALL.It's roughly $300 a month for them, plus eating properly (follow

portion sizes and guidelines). Ok, now that that's out of the

way....I joined the program on March 15, started eating the way they

suggested and taking the supplements on the Thursday, March 16,

2006. I went for a weigh in on the next day, and I'd lost 3 lbs!

Wow eh? I was soooo impressed and motivated! I can't remember

exact numbers and dates, but to date (almost 3 weeks on it) I went

from 280.5lbs to 274lbs, and I have lost 8 1/4 " all together so

far. In 3 weeks! I'd say that's alright. My insulin use has

> remained at 4 times a day, but I've gone from 26 units each time,

to between 5 and 7 units at a time. I can't wait to be skinny!

I've always been chubby and " fluffy " since puberty, so I don't

remember what it was like not being big. I've decided to take belly

dancing classes and get a tattoo on my lower back once I get to my

goal. Oh, and they said I should lose 140lbs to get to my target

weight. However, they all said if I get below about 165lbs I'll

look ill and too skinny. So, I'll stop when I'm comfortable and

healthy again. If anyone has any questions, nothing is too personal

to ask, and I'm a very honest person who LOVES to talk and share

experiences. I hope to get to know everyone well, and provide, as

well as receive encouragement throught this entire process. Oh, and

I live in Ontario, Canada, am 28 years old, and have been overweight

for about 20 years. Steph

>

> Live, Love, Laugh

>

Posted April 11, 2006 · April 11, 2006

At 12:07 PM 4/8/2006, you wrote:

>Hello everyone,

>Anya, thank you for introducing me to this forum. I look forward to learning

>about the art of natural perfumery. I am , live in South Florida and

>an aromatherapist. Iâ€™ve always been drawn to the power of scent. My

>experience with essential oils is more on the healing properties and skin

>care but I

>would be delighted to share any information about any essential oils that I

>have knowledge of.

> Stype

>Arlys Naturals

>_www.arlysnaturals.com_ (http://www.arlysnaturals.com)

Hi , welcome to the group. I try to welcome each new member who posts

an intro, but since we're well on our way to 900 members, I can fall

behind, or sometimes miss out altogether. Hope y'all understand.

Please jump in when folks ask about EOs, , and start to get familiar

with the glorious absolutes and concretes that truly define natural

perfumery -- in fact, IMO, are absolutely necessary, along with rigorous

studying, to create a natural perfume.

Anya

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Posted June 10, 2006 · June 10, 2006

Laurel,

I, personally, commend you for making the

effort to self educate. There is not enough training in the schools for administration

and there are not enough self motivated educators. Thank you for being here

Charlotte

Mom to 12, AS,ADHD, KS

From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of Anjie

Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 10:13

AM

Autism and Aspergers Treatment

Subject: New

member intro

My name is Laurel

& I am a new member to your group. I am not the

parent of a child with aspergers, but a teacher to 2 boys with AS.

I hope you don't mind me joining you here. I am very committed to

helping my students & giving them the tools to cope in the

classroom. Even though I have been to a few conferences & workshops

on AS, I was hoping to get some advice from some real experts (you

parents, of course).

A little background on me: I live in Canada. I have 3 children. My

oldest is 15. She just started highschool this year, & is in the

gifted program. My middle child is 8, and is an active, talkative,

and athletic little girl. My youngest is almost 4. he has Down

syndrome, and is the best little guy in the world. He uses mainly

sign language to communicate, but is speaking more & more everyday.

he starts school in September, and will be coming to the school I

teach at.

Right now I am teaching kindergarten. I have an EA for my

identified students, but she does more harm than good if you ask me

(long story, which I will share later). I think I have set up my

class in such a way that it meets the needs of my students. I use a

visual schedule, and many other visual aids. We have put together

some social stories & have some fidgit toys. I also have a quiet

area set up in the room (a bit like a mini snoozelin room). My boys

seem very happy in the class, and I have had nothing but positive

feedback from their parents. We only have one more month of school,

and I will really miss these 2 when they move on to 1st grade.

I will try my best not to reveal any personal, identifying

information about my students, in order to protect their privacy.

Please let me know if I use any incorrect, un-pc, language. I know

it drives me crazy when people don't use " people-first " language

when referring to my son (calling him a Downs,

a Down syndrome boy,

or retarded). Please let me know if I am using the correct

terminology, and if my information is inaccurate.

I look forward to " meeting " you all, and getting an inside look at

your families, your children, & your world.

Laurel

Posted June 10, 2006 · June 10, 2006

>

> Laurel,

>

> I, personally, commend you for making the effort to self educate.

There is

> not enough training in the schools for administration and there

are not

> enough self motivated educators. Thank you for being here

>

> Charlotte

>

> Mom to 12, AS,ADHD, KS

>

> First I want to commend you as an educator wanting to be so

proactive to help your students. You are a diamond in the rough.

Here is the U.S. it is such a struggle to find a competent teacher

who wants to understand this disorder. As a mom of a 11 year old

son with Asperger's I envy your students. Due to the struggles of

trying to educate the education system on how to deal with my son I

am now homeschooling. I would tell you that the traits you need the

most don't come in classes, they are patience and unconditional love

but since you are not the parent at least unconditional acceptance

of the children and knowing they are not " bad " they want to succeed

just like the Nuerotypicals they just don't have the same hardware

or tools to do so. There are many books out there and finally

listen to the parent's as much as possible and it the aide is not

doing their job turn them in the child will suffer if you don't.

You the aide the school and the parent's have to be on the same page

if the child is going to succeed. God bless you and best wishes for

you and your family you are a special person because you are the

parent of a special needs child.

Tina Mom to Derrick 14 mostly NT, Dillon 11, Asperger's, OCD, poss.

bipolar.

>

> _____

>

> From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment

> [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of Anjie

> Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 10:13 AM

> Autism and Aspergers Treatment

> Subject: New member intro

>

> My name is Laurel & I am a new member to your group. I am not the

> parent of a child with aspergers, but a teacher to 2 boys with AS.

> I hope you don't mind me joining you here. I am very committed to

> helping my students & giving them the tools to cope in the

> classroom. Even though I have been to a few conferences &

workshops

> on AS, I was hoping to get some advice from some real experts (you

> parents, of course).

>

> A little background on me: I live in Canada. I have 3 children. My

> oldest is 15. She just started highschool this year, & is in the

> gifted program. My middle child is 8, and is an active, talkative,

> and athletic little girl. My youngest is almost 4. he has Down

> syndrome, and is the best little guy in the world. He uses mainly

> sign language to communicate, but is speaking more & more

everyday.

> he starts school in September, and will be coming to the school I

> teach at.

>

> Right now I am teaching kindergarten. I have an EA for my

> identified students, but she does more harm than good if you ask

me

> (long story, which I will share later). I think I have set up my

> class in such a way that it meets the needs of my students. I use

a

> visual schedule, and many other visual aids. We have put together

> some social stories & have some fidgit toys. I also have a quiet

> area set up in the room (a bit like a mini snoozelin room). My

boys

> seem very happy in the class, and I have had nothing but positive

> feedback from their parents. We only have one more month of

school,

> and I will really miss these 2 when they move on to 1st grade.

>

> I will try my best not to reveal any personal, identifying

> information about my students, in order to protect their privacy.

> Please let me know if I use any incorrect, un-pc, language. I know

> it drives me crazy when people don't use " people-first " language

> when referring to my son (calling him a Downs, a Down syndrome

boy,

> or retarded). Please let me know if I am using the correct

> terminology, and if my information is inaccurate.

>

> I look forward to " meeting " you all, and getting an inside look at

> your families, your children, & your world.

>

> Laurel

>

Posted June 10, 2006 · June 10, 2006