Guest guest Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 --- Liz <liztams@...> wrote: > When I worked as an aromatherapist I experimented > with my regular > (female) clients testing their likes and dislikes at > different time of > the month. I found a correlation between oils often > *recommended* for > female disorders (clary, geranium, rose) and my > clients response to > them. Geranium in particular came out time and time > again as an oil > disliked (vehemently) normally, but during the week > before > menstruation became irresistible. > Liz, This is really fascinating and I have always wondered if this was true of other women (besides myself). I have noticed that perfumes (and aromatic materials) smell differently at different times of the month. At first I thought it was just on my skin that perfumes worked differently because of body chemistry. But then I realized that my nose was actually experiencing things differently. Well, practically every woman who has ever been pregnant has noticed that the sense of smell changes with the different hormones so, of course, it makes sense. As ar as geranium goes, I think of it as a scent which really enhances some of the other florals (especially rose) and doesn't tend to dominate or stand out on its own. If it is used harmoniously, I doubt that its inclusion would cause most women to dislike it at certain times of the month. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 > You should not avoid to use an essence that you want to blend for fear > that some may dislike it, and you should not hope to make a perfume > that everyone will like. > You should just make the perfume. > Abdussalaam Attar > Profumo.it I wholeheartedly agree! Sometimes fear kicks in for me, but I catch it when it does and eventually end up letting my passion come out regardless of what others will think. ~Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 On 08/01/07, Dubrana <salaam@...> wrote: > Geranium in particular came out time and time again as an oil > > disliked (vehemently) normally, but during the week before > > menstruation became irresistible. > > How would this work using geranium in a perfume formula? Would there > > be subtle yes/no's throughout the month? Or would it just *meld* into > > the perfume? > > An essence has an effect, a blend of essences makes a combination of > many effects, some of which tamper or exalt others. > This is true for aromatherapy (synergy) and for olfactory psychology. > It is like the story of a novel, you may dislike some character but > love the novel, whose character is an integrant part. > You should not avoid to use an essence that you want to blend for fear > that some may dislike it, and you should not hope to make a perfume > that everyone will like. > You should just make the perfume. Thank you for this advise Salaam - In my heart I know you are right :-) My problem (blind spot, Fear even!) stems for my work with animals where self selection is paramount. That coupled with my past life as an aromatherapist - where blending no more than 3/4 oils that *suited* the client was the *rule* - is holding back my creativity (unless I have none to hold back???) I keep looking at my big box of oils and formulating *juice* in my mind - then finding reasons why not to do so..... " You should just make the perfume... " Yes!....and - I shall. :-) LLx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 On 08/01/07, lesle@... <lesle@...> wrote: > > I'm (definitely this time!) looking to make my first *real* (as > > opposed to aromatherapy blend) perfume and have geranium in mind for > > part of the heart note, so help on this would be appreciated > > Thanks > > LLx > > > I'm going out on a limb a bit here...but when I read your post I thought > about the Chakra system of which all 7 are related to a specific color > based on a specific vibration. The color of the second chakra which rules > sexual function and balance is orange...This chakra also rules > creativity....Rose geranium blends well with orange oils..petigrain, > orange, neroli, neroli sur fleur....this makes me wonder with your > experience in aromatherapy with geranium if a PMS perfume could be > created...drive the moodiness away to a new found calm.... I'm serious. > LF Now you are reading my mind ;-) that's Exactly what I had in mind to blend...Others have done it (and probably better that I could) but I was trying to find a way to meld my experience with EO's with my stumbling first steps into perfumery. Something to actually make me *do* rather than think about doing. Its all down to confidence, give me a physical/psychological problem and I can whip you up a blend to help it in a whizz! But take away my props.....and I'm like a bird with a broken wing, I know where I want to go, but can only flap in circles..... LLx PS I've included a lot of quotes in last 2 posts because its a day or two since I posted the question, normally I would have trimmed much more :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 " Its all down to confidence, give me a physical/psychological problem and I can whip you up a blend to help it in a whizz! But take away my props.....and I'm like a bird with a broken wing, I know where I want to go, but can only flap in circles..... " Hi there, Cancel, Cancel that broken wing thing. Picture yourself flying straight and true on the scented wings of your perfect pefume. Make a chakra mist to help you get there. Salaam said it so well. " Just make the perfume. " Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Thank you for this advise Salaam - In my heart I know you are right :-) My problem (blind spot, Fear even!) stems for my work with animals where self selection is paramount. That coupled with my past life as " You should just make the perfume... " Yes!....and - I shall. :-) LLx Hi Liz...... didn't know you worked with animals...... Did you know Caroline Ingrahams new book has just come out.... she finished it and printed it just before Christmas. 'The Animal Aromatic workbook: Giving animals the choice to select their own natural medicines. http://www.ingraham.co.uk/ Janita --------------------------------- Copy addresses and emails from any email account to - quick, easy and free. Do it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 The next time someone says, “I smell danger in the air,” that might literally be true — and the odor might be coming from you. cheersBb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 How much daily zinc supplementation would you recommend, and is any specific type or brand to be preferred? > > Zinc is good for sense of smell. It's also good for MS, of which many of us are hypothyroid. > > Beverly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 i take natures code multi and it has 15 mg zinc. is that enough? should it be higher? but isn't zinc a vit/min that you don't want to take too much of? diane, near philly, pa On Feb 10, 2010, at 11:40 PM, Beverly Hammons wrote:Zinc is good for sense of smell. It's also good for MS, of which many of us are hypothyroid. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Diane have you looked at 's website which lists companion nutrients to take? http://www.naturalthyroidchoices.com I take 50mg zinc with 2mg copper but I also take high Bs too. Gracia diane gaul wrote: > > > i take natures code multi and it has 15 mg zinc. is that enough? > should it be higher? but isn't zinc a vit/min that you don't want to > take too much of? > > diane, near philly, pa > > > > > > On Feb 10, 2010, at 11:40 PM, Beverly Hammons wrote: > >> >> Zinc is good for sense of smell. It's also good for MS, of which >> many of us are hypothyroid. >> >> Beverly >> >> >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 thanks. i will try that.. appreciate the information diane, near philly, pa On Feb 11, 2010, at 11:27 PM, Beverly Hammons wrote:Diane, 15 mg is fine, but if you have problems with sense of smell, you can add more. Like I said in post before this, start by adding 25 mg/day. Zinc picolinate is best form. And add Copper 2 mg/daily to avoid imbalance. Hope this helps,Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 any research on why picolinate is the best form.? From: Beverly Hammons <beebie10@...>Subject: sense of smelliodine Date: Friday, 12 February, 2010, 4:27 Diane, 15 mg is fine, but if you have problems with sense of smell, you can add more. Like I said in post before this, start by adding 25 mg/day. Zinc picolinate is best form. And add Copper 2 mg/daily to avoid imbalance. Hope this helps, Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Is this the formula for a loss of smell?I missed the beginning of this.Can you please elaborate?My father has lost his smell.Thanks,AliOn Feb 11, 2010, at 8:25 PM, Beverly Hammons wrote:I would use Zinc Picolinate--it's very well absorbed. Start with about 25 mg./daily w/food. If you are going to use zinc supplement, you should add a Copper supplement, 2 mg/daily, to it or you can end up with an imbalance. I believe Soloray makes one with Zinc and Copper both together. Hope this helps,Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Yes, Ali, try the zinc for loss of sense of smell. Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Hi Bee! My sense of smell comes and goes. I know that when I eat dairy, I have problems smelling for probably about 24 hours afterwards. I was on the SCD diet for one year about a year ago and my health really declined in that period. It was frustrating in that everyone kept saying that it took time. My sense of smell really declined during that period too. I'm amazed that my sense of smell is coming back better and better since being on your diet. Prior to this, I think I was still feeding candida and this caused inflammation? that decreased my sense of smell? What would cause my sense of smell to come and go? It seems whenever I was feeding candida my smell would diminish? (I didn't see my decline in health until I looked at pictures of me before SCD and one year later. Some changes I just chalked up to old age at the time.) Thanks, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 > > Hi Bee! > > My sense of smell comes and goes. I know that when I eat dairy, I have problems smelling for probably about 24 hours afterwards. I was on the SCD diet for one year about a year ago and my health really declined in that period. It was frustrating in that everyone kept saying that it took time. My sense of smell really declined during that period too. > > I'm amazed that my sense of smell is coming back better and better since being on your diet. Prior to this, I think I was still feeding candida and this caused inflammation? that decreased my sense of smell? +++Hi Kim. Good for you! Yes, you are right that inflammation and detoxification decrease the ability to smell. > > What would cause my sense of smell to come and go? It seems whenever I was feeding candida my smell would diminish? +++It's caused by toxins coming out through that area, and foods and toxins that feed candida cause more inflammation. > > (I didn't see my decline in health until I looked at pictures of me before SCD and one year later. Some changes I just chalked up to old age at the time.) +++Thank goodness it wasn't due to old age. The best to you, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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