Where to start

November 17, 1999

What he'll probably have to do is write up a letter stating why he does not

want to take it. Make sure in that letter is included statements from MD's

or Immunization Specialists that back up whst he's trying to say. He might

want to get in touch with the AF Surgeon General at .

I'm trying to get a deferment because I'm breastfeeding my baby and my MDG

is trying to make me take it as well.

A1C Nira Minniefield

POPE AFB, NC

Where to start

From: lisa@...

My husband is a SSGt with the Air Force stationed at AFB in Ca. He

has

just been ordered to take the Anthrax Vaccine. We are scared to death and

don't

know where to turn. He has refused and has been given until thursday Nov

18,

to comply.

What can we do? The majority of information I have found is from (or

directed

to)Reservists or Officers. As usual it seems the enlisted members are just

cannon fodder. Can anyone point us in the right direction?

I know there are a lot of archives here.. but our time is short. Thanks

in

advance for any help.

November 17, 1999

Those of you emailing list are reminded not to use government email

addresses....just to protect CYA as we all say

December 28, 1999

In a message dated 12/28/99 8:55:54 AM Eastern Standard Time,

creyes@... writes:

<< Hi all,

I have never done any soap or lotion making and would love to do so. Where

do I start? What is the best way to do so? What suggestions do you have for a

novice? I keep ever recipe you all send it for use later when I master

this..hahaah Is there a book that everyone recommends? Or can I go on line

and print it out? >>

Hi Cheryl,

First you have to decide, do you want to do cold process soaping (with lye)

or would you rather start with glycerine soap (quick easy and fun)?

I know of a very good site with soap directions for Melt and Pour (glycerin)

<A HREF= " http://www.alphabetsoap.com/ " >Alphabet Soap</A>

<A HREF= " http://www.soapteacher.com/ " >Soap Teacher</A>

Then you need supplies <A

HREF= " http://members.aol.com/jillspc/soap/soap.htm " >SOAPMAKING INFO &

RESOURCE LINKS</A> <A

HREF= " http://members.aol.com/olatou/soaplinks.htm#Equipment " >Soap Links</A>

Lotions and other toiletries there is a toiletries library and list to join

<A HREF= " http://www.esosoft.com/thelibrary/index.htm " >Toiletries Library</A>

I started with a book but got recipes on the lists etc. A good book for cold

process is by Cavitch. At this point I only do melt and pour and some

toiletries, but have done some cold process with a friend- I am still afraid

of that lye!

<A HREF= " http://hometown.aol.com/sewsue36/myhomepage/index.html " >SUES N

SCENTS HANDCRAFTED SOAPS AND TOILETRIES</A> (you can see a pic of melt and

pour here)

December 28, 1999

Angie,

I would like your recipe too,,,,,Dixie

Cranberry wrote:

> From: " Cranberry " <abcran@...>

>

> > I started with a book but got recipes on the lists etc. A good book for

> cold

> > process is by Cavitch. At this point I only do melt and pour and

> some

> > toiletries, but have done some cold process with a friend- I am still

> afraid

> > of that lye!

> >

> ----

> ;

> I just started making soap Christmas eve, and now 6 batches later.........

> If " I " can do it, you can do it! Just wear some gloves and eye protection. I

> have uuused them but not " needed " them yet, as in no accidental splashes

> have occurred. If I can work around lye without losing flesh or eyes, then

> you can! I am the most accident-prone person on earth. And every single

> batch of soap has turned out for me. Write me and I will give you the

> recipes I have used successfully. Using a stick blender I have been getting

> trace in 5-10 minutes. Can't get any easier than that!

> Angie

>

> > ~*~*Thanks for joining! Tell your friends!!!!!All natural is the way to

go!!~*~*

December 28, 1999

> I started with a book but got recipes on the lists etc. A good book for

cold

> process is by Cavitch. At this point I only do melt and pour and

some

> toiletries, but have done some cold process with a friend- I am still

afraid

> of that lye!

>

----

;

I just started making soap Christmas eve, and now 6 batches later.........

If " I " can do it, you can do it! Just wear some gloves and eye protection. I

have uuused them but not " needed " them yet, as in no accidental splashes

have occurred. If I can work around lye without losing flesh or eyes, then

you can! I am the most accident-prone person on earth. And every single

batch of soap has turned out for me. Write me and I will give you the

recipes I have used successfully. Using a stick blender I have been getting

trace in 5-10 minutes. Can't get any easier than that!

Angie

December 29, 1999

Thanks tons.

Blessings, Cheryl

Re: where to start

>From: SewSue36@...

>

>In a message dated 12/28/99 8:55:54 AM Eastern Standard Time,

>creyes@... writes:

>

><< Hi all,

> I have never done any soap or lotion making and would love to do so. Where

>do I start? What is the best way to do so? What suggestions do you have for

a

>novice? I keep ever recipe you all send it for use later when I master

>this..hahaah Is there a book that everyone recommends? Or can I go on line

>and print it out? >>

>Hi Cheryl,

>First you have to decide, do you want to do cold process soaping (with lye)

>or would you rather start with glycerine soap (quick easy and fun)?

>I know of a very good site with soap directions for Melt and Pour

(glycerin)

><A HREF= " http://www.alphabetsoap.com/ " >Alphabet Soap</A>

><A HREF= " http://www.soapteacher.com/ " >Soap Teacher</A>

>Then you need supplies <A

>HREF= " http://members.aol.com/jillspc/soap/soap.htm " >SOAPMAKING INFO &

>RESOURCE LINKS</A> <A

>HREF= " http://members.aol.com/olatou/soaplinks.htm#Equipment " >Soap Links</A>

>

>Lotions and other toiletries there is a toiletries library and list to join

> <A HREF= " http://www.esosoft.com/thelibrary/index.htm " >Toiletries

Library</A>

>

>I started with a book but got recipes on the lists etc. A good book for

cold

>process is by Cavitch. At this point I only do melt and pour and some

>toiletries, but have done some cold process with a friend- I am still

afraid

>of that lye!

> <A HREF= " http://hometown.aol.com/sewsue36/myhomepage/index.html " >SUES

N

>SCENTS HANDCRAFTED SOAPS AND TOILETRIES</A> (you can see a pic of melt and

>pour here)

>

>>~*~*Thanks for joining! Tell your friends!!!!!All natural is the way to

go!!~*~*

>

September 6, 2000

Kandice,

I can't help you with where to start on the cleanse but I can recommend a

good dentist to get your fillings replaced. His name is

on. He's in Lake Oswego, a suburb of Portland. I saw in another

post of yours that you're just across the river in Vancouver, so Dr.

on is pretty close to you. His office is about 2 minutes off of

I5, right where it crossed Hwy. 217. I just had him repace my fillings and

I was impressed with the precautions he took and the sensitive way he

handled the whole thing. It was clear to me at all times that he was aware

that there was a human being attached to that mouth he was working on,

which is more than I can say for some dentists or doctors I've been to.

I'm doing a Chi Kung meditation and taking some homeopathics to cleanse my

body. The homeopathics are specific to what my body needs, so it wouldn't

do you any good to know what they are. You need to find out what *your*

body needs, if you're going to do the cleanse with homeopathics. Actually,

that goes for any type of cleanse. You need to find out what your body

needs cleansed first and what herbs/foods/homeopathics/whatever works best

for you. I used a biofeedback process to determine what I needed. I can

get you the doctor's name for this if you're interested.

Hope this helps,

" Kandice C. " wrote:

>

> When you have never done a cleanse of any kind and are still on a

> regular diet, where do you start? I have 12 mercury fillings and

> long term candida. I get sores in my mouth that last 2 - 3 WEEKS

> and are very painful. (Maybe from the fillings?)

>

> What kind of cleanse do I start with? I am prepared to switch to

> an all raw fruit and veggie diet. I am on VERY good vitamins and

> minerals and have flax oil already in my diet as well as super

> anti-oxidants.

>

> Blessings,

>

> Kandice

> Stay home with your family and earn income.

> Send a blank email to: kandyc@...

>

September 6, 2000

Starting usually begins with a change in diet. Start " fasting " by eating

fruit in the morning, vegetables at lunch, carrot juice throughout the day.

Supper can be normal, yet lean more towards a portion of protein, with

vegetables and include cooked and raw at supper time, eat supper as early as

possible and try not to eat anything afterwards. Make your rice and potato a

main dish rather then a side dish. While changing your diet doing a colon

cleans with herbs with help flush the colon out of old, bad habits, drugs,

and clogging foods. This is the most effective part of a life long change.

Yet colon cleansing has no lasting benefits if you continue on a bad diet.

However does allow grace while you change your diet. What usually happens is

you find it very hard on week three, yet you feel really good, when you slip

back to the old, you realize how lousy it all really taste and how much

lousier you feel after eating the way you always did. It is not by knowledge

we all eat well, it is mainly by the well being we all have received,

combined with knowledge. Hallelujah Acres is a good site to refer to.. Best

wishes. .

March 6, 2003

Hi

www.enzymestuff.com seems like a good place to start - the book advertised

there is excellent too

Happy reading

Mandi in UK

> HI i am new and wondering where to begin? what to read first? what

> to buy first etc..

>

March 6, 2003

The one with the two great looking boys on the front - go to the link below

and they will be smiling at you

Mandi in UK

> Hi Mandy which book?

> --- Mum231ASD@... wrote:

> > Hi

> > www.enzymestuff.com seems like a good place to start

> > - the book advertised

> > there is excellent too

> > Happy reading

> > Mandi in UK

>

March 6, 2003

<A HREF= " http://www.enzymestuff.com/ " >enzymestuff.com</A>

Trying an AOL hyperlink, not sure if it will work Mx

> Hi Mandy I tried www.enzymestuff.com and no such

> website comes up? where is it? Nat

>

March 8, 2003

I will list the books and supplements that have worked for us. Behavioral

Intervention For Young Children With Autism by Maurice. Children with

Starving Brains by Jacquelyn McCandless M.D. Enzymes for Autism and other

Neurological Conditions by DeFelice. Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and

Pervasive Developmental Disorder by Karyn Seroussi. Special Diets for Special

Kids by . A gluten and casein free diet. Super Nu Thera Vitamins from

Kirkman Labs. Ojibwa Tea. Perfect Stool Formula. DMG. GSE. Vit. C. AFP

Peptizyde, Pryme Zyme and No Fenol from Houston Nurtraceuticals. Good Luck, I am

sure you will get many wonderful suggestions, that's the beauty of this site.

where to start

HI i am new and wondering where to begin? what to read first? what

to buy first etc..

May 12, 2003

Hi -- all the kids are so different that there is not

really " one place " to start. We started with the supernu thera and

while the first few days were awesome, then it made him hyper. From

there we did epsom salt baths, other supp's, tried enzymes (could not

tolerate them), did ojibwa tea of life which then allowed his body to

detox enough so that other supp's did not make him hyper anymore...

we chelated, took a break, and will now resume chelating but with

oral dmps this time... will probably start on the antiviral

lauricidin this summer...

I suggest considering enzymes as one of the first things you try...

at some point, do some work on helping the intestinal tract heal...

consider getting a DDI hair test for heavy metals and essential

elements and get some help analyzing it so you will know if

mercury/metal toxicity is even an issue for you to worry about, and

just take one step at a time. Do as much reading on different boards

as you can squeeze into a day. A good book is Children WIth Starving

Brains 2nd edition, by Jaquelyn MCCandless, MD if you don't already

have it. For enzyme info--'s board is www.enzymestuff.com (I

think) and it has a lot of good enzyme and related info on it for you

to check out.

W

> Hi...

>

> I have been reading this post for only a couple weeks

> and I am quite new to all the information that has

> been discussed. Can someone please suggest where to

> start. We will start on the B6 route shortly based on

> info from the ARI, however, diet has been a growing

> question in my mind. We have not yet contacted a DAN

> doctor or Naturopath to help us. Please post any

> thoughts or suggestions, all are very much

> appreciated.

> thanks

> K

May 13, 2003

> Hi...

>

> I have been reading this post for only a couple weeks

> and I am quite new to all the information that has

> been discussed. Can someone please suggest where to

> start. We will start on the B6 route shortly based on

> info from the ARI,

Start by researching as much as you can. For example, B6 works very

well for some kids and is VERY nasty for others.

http://www.danasview.net/phenol.htm

When you decide to do something, only make ONE change at a time, so

you can determine its effect on your child. Start at low dose of any

supplements, just in case there is a negative effect.

Dana

May 29, 2003

Hi...

Thanks to all that replied and are sharing info. We have started with reading

posts, the Enzymes book, Starving Brains, book etc. Also, started a log of what

she is eating, behaviors, sleeping, BMs etc. Finally lined up an appointment

with ND to help us with testing/investigations etc. incidently our daughter

almost 4 yr old and have been using EFAs for about a year. Our initial test, we

did 3 nightly Epsom salt baths and on the 3rd night a rash ensued, skipped a

couple days and rash subsided, and then continued a couple nights ago at 1/4 cup

of salts. We will see if the rash returns. The calming effect in the bath itself

was evident but also seemed to really bring out the dark circles under her eyes.

Not sure if she is sleeping deeper due to the baths because she has been

sleeping right thru the night since we started using a weighted blanket well

over a month ago(actually a very tight heavy wooven carpet on top of her

comforter)

Thanks again

> > Hi...

> >

> > I have been reading this post for only a couple weeks

> > and I am quite new to all the information that has

> > been discussed. Can someone please suggest where to

> > start. We will start on the B6 route shortly based on

> > info from the ARI,

>

> Start by researching as much as you can. For example, B6 works very

> well for some kids and is VERY nasty for others.

>

> http://www.danasview.net/phenol.htm

>

> When you decide to do something, only make ONE change at a time, so

> you can determine its effect on your child. Start at low dose of any

> supplements, just in case there is a negative effect.

>

> Dana

July 24, 2004

> I would have to say that the fruits, nuts, and honey probably

> give him the most problems (i.e. sugar) so that may be helpful in

> determining the best enzyme - please help. Pears are the absolute

> worst

This would indicate No-Fenol enzyme

http://www.houstonni.com/

Dana

September 15, 2006

> I thought of another basic question. Okay, I want to start, but I

> really fear the yeast die off. We have been through some REALLY

> rought die off experiences. Is it best to treat with Grapefruit seed

> extract before starting on enzymes. My 15yo daughter actually becomes

> physically violent when yeast gets out of control or if the die off is

> too strong.

GSE is very potent, so if she has yeast, it will cause some serious

die off symptoms. To treat yeast more slowly, try giving probiotics

and/or yeast-digesting enzymes like No-Fenol, Candex, or Candidase.

Dana

July 1, 2008

Dear a_nohad,

Please feel free to let us know which state. you are in.

Funny thing is what you are asking I answered just about 1 week ago.

So I am going to post again my information that will help you to use

this site and GET started. I have sent you automatically a email on

how to get started. In the event that you deleted it this post should

help you. Warning this email/post is long! but it WILL help you like a

table of contents. I would say that Folder #5 is going to have MOST

of what you are looking for. However I have arranged the contents of

other folders in almost perfect order to study. Again please READ this

post or email completely and follow the directions to how to use this

site. Warning the BEST part of this post or email is at the bottom.

But to understand how to use them or where they are you need to read

the whole post.

Files >

Folder> 1- About this site Getting Started

A Study Plan, How to Get Started and About This Site

/files/

INSIDE the above:

Files > 1- About this site Getting Started

/files/%201-%20About\

%20this%20siteGetting%20Started/

INSIDE the above:

Files > 1- About this site Getting Started > A Study Plan

/files/%201-%20About\

%20this%20siteGetting%20Started/A%20Study%20Plan/

A Study Plan - 2.doc

A listing of all of the files and folders in this site as of 1-5-08,

in the order that may help you study and prepare for the PTCB

exam.Jeanetta Mastron Updated version of the original study plan. One

MUST come to the site to open the files, documents, folders and links.

File names on this document are not links.

INSIDE this file: So much, too much to post the contents.

In addition to the above Folder # 5 is the MOST useful

SEE the post that answers your question only about 8 days ago : #15060

of 15224Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:02 pm

" Dear All,

This site was developed because so many people had study questions

while I was a member on a Delphi site back in 1999 to 2001. That site

does not exist any more. But I was asked by many to open my own site

due to the volume and repetition of questions and answers I was giving.

In addition I have always promoted FREE education and FREE CE, because

technicians do/did not make much money for the professional upkeep of

their credentials. Yet I believe such upkeep in very, very necessary.

I have spent hours and hours searching and compiling AND making many

tutorials. At the time I began this site in 2002 there were only two

books one could purchase to review for the PTCB exam:

1. Noah Riefman's Review book

2. Tech Lectures Review book (at the time the newest of the two)

Today there are so many books available that it is hard to keep up

with the onslaught onto the market place.

I am sure that 90% of you came to this site to get help in studying

and also to have some questions answered. It saddens me that since the

PTCB exam went electronic that this site has had only a handful of

questions. It means that people just do not understand the VALUE in

this site and what it can do for you. Yet it has lessened my load and

attention that I spend on the site. Others have told me it is

coincidental with the timing that I now have a COMPLETE listing of

tutorials and information on the site that is so good that members do

not need to post their questions! Ha! Ha! Nothing like a shot of ego

to the arm J.

But the truth is that I don't believe as many, ney most, of you are

actually using this site to its full capacity.

So I am posting here a list of the folders that contain SO MUCH

information and tutorials that you would not even need to spend your

money on another book (but should because you need at least two

perspectives).

The following folders are in the Files section Folder #5 at the

following tree and link:

Files > 5- Tutorial-1 & Study Information

/files/5-%

20Tutorial-1%20%26%20Study%20Information/

S 1 - Tools for Studying

A few things to help you study more efficiently

S 2- Law and Ethics

Law, Regulations, Codes , and Policies, Controlled Substance Act etc

S 3- Medical Terminology

Sites and tutorials or directions to find other documents on this site

to study and learn medical terminology for PTCB, Rx Techs, Rn, MAs and

Medical Billers.

S 4- Pharmacy Resource Books

List of books that a pharmacy should have access too. This WiLL be on

the exam!

S 5- Medical and Rx Terminology

Ditionaries, Lists of terminolgy and helping hands!

S 6- Pharmacology Tutorials

Various Topics / Drugs and monographs

S 7- Memorization of Trade and Generics

Several methods that can be used to memorize trade and generics and

other data

S 8- Math Tutorials Only

Just so you can find them easier!

S 9- Community or Retail Pharmacy

Study information that is mainly retail pharmacy related, but may

overlap to other pharmacy areas such as hospital or managed care pharmacy

S10- IV, Hospital and Home Infusion Pharmacy

Tutorials on USP 797, Aseptic Technique and drug distribution methods

S11- Compounding Medication Tutorials

Information on compounding IV's and extemporaneous

S12- Automation Videos

Watch the robots at work! Learn what you will be doing!

S13* Original PTCB StudyGroup Posts

From the Delphi site ashey were originally posted in 1999 - 2002,

before the move to in 2002 jeanetta.

S14- Various Other Topics

WhenI can't decide which folder it goes into I put it in here! don't

let that fool you, there are some very important pieces of information

here.

S15- Tutorials - 2 Discussion Group Tutorials

When a discussion turns into a great lesson (whether I taught it or

not) I like to keep it on file so that it is easy to find in the future.

S16- Quizzes

Some quizzes are found in the Tutorial section, but here you can go to

quizlab after studying a specific topic and test yourself, answers are

immediate.

S17 Medication Errors

News about med errors or discontinuance or recalls of important drugs.

Most of this is for the practicing tech, but one can never learn too much.

Document: Last Minute Test Taking Advice!

Great advice from Moderator Dora , about studying, relaxing,

sleeping and eating before the exam.

Now this is not a complete list as the LINKS section of this site

contains many links to other FREE information, tutorials, quizzes

and/or videos that may help you.

If anyone thinks of anything that I have left out and needs a specific

tutorial on a specific topic PLEASE feel free to post or email me

privately. I will do my best to help you and to find or make such a

tutorial.

Most Respectfully,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

Pharm Tech Educator

Founder/Owner

>

> Hello,

> I was reading around the net about the PTCB exam, and someone mentioned

> this awesome site.

> I took a look through the various links, but Im not very sure where to

> start. I dont know anything about pharmacy, I need to start studying in

> order to take the PTCB test. I am a pre-pharm student still taking my

> general science courses, and I am kind of panicking at the moment, due

> to the fact that I need to start volunteering or working ... pharmacy

> tech is a place to start and would make my application distinct.

> Any sort of advice as to where I can start - learning this whole new

> topic would be very helpful! I am at point 0 right now, and have to

> work my way up to passing the exam!!!

> I would greatly appreciate any help or suggestions! Thank you so much!!!

> Regards.

>

July 1, 2008

Hi! I'm was in the same situation as you (pre-pharm student looking to become a

certified

pharm tech) and I just passed the test last week. I did self study; I bought a

book and just

learned from that and took the test. You can also take classes, which I don't

know much

about since I didn't go that route. You can register for the August-September

exam

window now; the application is due on July 25th, I believe. You can't register

for any

exams past September yet, so if you feel like you wouldn't be ready by August or

September then just check the ptcb.org site every so often to see if the

application is

available for future testing windows. It should be pretty simple after that.

Feel free to

contact me with any questions about prepharmacy, or the PTCE and I'll try my

best to

answer them. I'm currently enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin for

prepharmacy.

Good luck!

Bernadette