Jess, I've never mixed oils before, nor have I tried sunflower, either. Just as with the remedies I use, I'm a bit of a purist and don't mix anything there. But if it works for you, go for it!

Tangerine has that zippy edge to it. Might the sunflower kind of dilute that? That's what gives you the energy.

When I use lavender for relaxation, I buy the French stuff my homeopath gets - expensive but SO good, and a tiny bit goes a long way. I couldn't imagine mixing it with anything else. My son (Mike) gave me some satsumi oil he got from Body Shop before L'Oreal bought it out, and it was almost as good as the tangerine that I buy at a little shop on College and Spadina (here). No idea if L'Oreal buys good oils now, so I'd not recommend them from personal experience.

Let us know what worked, okay?

(We just got a call from Tony who said they will be delayed an hour!! Geez. My parents are driving themselves over soon, so I have a minute.)

Jess, if you've never been to a homeopath before, be prepared for at least an hour's initial visit. They'll ask you all sorts of questions you might think are ridiculous, but in order to find your constitutional remedy, it takes a while. My guess is it might be either Lachesis or Pulsatilla. But not Puls. if you aren't inclined to be weepy from time to time. I don't know that part of you.

Homeopathy can definitely help a person going through a rough patch with other health problems. Good luck to Brit!

P.S. not many h/paths are aromatherapists. If you find one, hang onto them. Mine is - am so lucky to have found her.

Ok I'll bite, what is oil pulling

This little thing is from the Body Shop, but a lamp shade ring would work as well. I put the oil in the depression at the top, light a tea light candle beneath and in a few minutes, the room is filled with the aroma I want. Love, love my tulips! A touch of much needed spring, non?


Ceramic aromatic oil heater

Tina, it depends upon what kind of injury caused the scarring in the first place. The following are most commonly recommended:

If thick and unsightly, Graphites 6C.

If red and purplish, Lachesis 6C.

If the result of a burn, Causticum 6C.

I have never had any luck diminishing scars through homeopathy. I had 3 surgeries on my right knee and have a huge scar there. Nothing helped. Ditto toaster burns on my right arm.

When I use low potencies like the above, I always use Dr. Luc de Schepper's method of putting 2 pellets in a bottle of spring water, wait till dissolved,, taking an eye-dropperful from that stock bottle and dropping 4 to 6 drops in a small glass of spring water, then 1/2 teaspoon of THAT into my mouth. Otherwise I end up "proving" the remedy and that's not a good thing. But that's just me. I have no idea how sensitive you are to energy medicine. You'd need to see a pro for evaluation. Also, if you plan on taking the remedy over a period of time, a tablespoon of brandy should be added to the bottle to prevent it from going all stinky on you. You do not refrigerate homeopathic remedies, nor store in sunlight or near any strong aromas such as scented soaps or perfumes. Lots and lots of odd little rules! Some even insist upon no coffee at all when taking them, but I've never paid attention to that one. I used to give my husband his anti-a$$hole remedy IN coffee and it worked.

All subsequent doses have to be succussed before taking the drops out. That means that you must slam the bottle down on your palm two times to increase the potency. If you don't, the same potency of the remedy will not work. In fact, it can cancel out any progress already made.