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All Bottled UP!Astrology and AromatherapyValue of Aromatherapy for the Physically Challenged IFA Trip to Asia

All Bottled UP!Astrology and AromatherapyValue of Aromatherapy for the Physically Challenged IFA Trip to Asia

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‘Purity, Peace, Happiness beyonddreams, are sparkling and dancingwithin your soul.’ ........ Yogananda

‘He who looks forward dreams; he who looks inwards wakes up.’Jung

For the last two decades I have overcome myvisual impairment, and coped with the“judging a book by its’ cover” preconceivedviews of our society, when it comes tocommunicating and dealing with those ofus, who are physically challenged, although,not outwardly obvious, as is the case of avisual or auditory proficiency.

This patronising and often dismissiveattitude leads to these people having anumber of issues related to loneliness,which range from, low self-esteem andanger, to states of anxiety and depression, allof which enhance a vicious circle thatincreases with time.

Working and teaching Aromatherapy andcolour healing has enabled me to help manydisabled people both through individualconsultations and treatments and throughtalks to the different associations not only inEngland and Canada, but also around theplanet.

PHYSICALLY CHALLENGEDMAYBE BUT NOT MENTALLYIMPAIRED!One common trait is repeatedlyhighlighted by people with physicaldisabilities, including the most visible oneswhere people need to be in wheelchairs is,that they are treated as if they had a mentalimpairment, frequently used phrasesinclude.

“People speak to me as if they would beaddressing a young child, speakingslowly, not looking me in the eyes,talking to those with me rather than tome, as if I am “invisible”.

All these attitudes make the people who arehard of hearing, or wheelchair bound, veryangry and frustrated.

On the other hand, being treated in thisway can also bring out the warrior fight-back attitude, which leads to a search forpersonal growth and self improvement, toachieve a reversal in attitudes, coupled withan increase in self esteem and a heightenedoptimism and happiness.

Some of the members of the IFA who knowme personally know that I have neverallowed my visual impairment, to hold meback. I have a condition called “maculadegeneration” which was diagnosed 25years ago, when during a routine eye test inHarrow, the optician found blind spots inthe macula area of my retina. The maculalutea is the part of the retina where theoptic nerve enters the eye.

Later I discovered that there are more than300 possible causes for this condition, andthat in Africa, it was known that thedamage can be linked to the contact offormaldehyde fumes with the eye as well asthe passive inhalation of formaldehyde,BINGO!

Before becoming an Aromatherapist, as aMedical Doctor I specialised in Pathology,to be precise Histo pathology, and of coursewhen we worked with biopsies and postmortems the fixative liquid was, you got it,formaldehyde. In those days (thirty-threeyears ago), eye protection for us was notheard of, I had to wear latex gloves, butwhen my eyes watered, I used to wipe themwithout removing my gloves, which hadformaldehyde on them.

VALUE OF AROMATHERAPYBut, let me get back to the reason for thisarticle, since starting my career inAromatherapy in the early 1980’s. I havebeen able to meet amazing people withdisabilities and witness the changesbrought about in their lives through regular

Aromatherapy treatments.

Of course, we all know how many changesare brought about by the correct andgradual replacement of manypharmaceutical drugs with correctlyselected individual synergistic blends, thuseliminating the need for these medications.

Stress, the biggest killer of our times, isincreasing due to the frustration of havingto make it clear to others that if you ask forthe price of an item in a Department Storeor the content of an item in the supermarketyou are dismissed by the shop assistant with“the price is on the ticket”, and having totell them “I can see the ticket, not the priceon it”, and explain that in Canadianterminology “I am legally blind” at whichpoint they go red in the face and are veryhelpful and apologetic, which is not theobject, I simply wanted to know the price.

By now you all think, get to the positiveside Vivian, and I am glad that surprisesand things I never imagined were there,keep popping-up, which reassures me of theimmense power and coping capacity we allpossess, whether we acknowledge them ornot. One such event happened to me in thesummer of 2006.

A WALK ON HOT COALSDuring the previous fall, I had attended anintensive workshop and out of a group ofmore than 300 or so, I was awarded the onlyscholarship, for the “Enlightened WarriorCamp.” This involved a week of combinedphysical and spiritual activities, camping inthe middle of nowhere, somewhere inBritish Columbia, with another 300-400people whose ages ranged from 11 to 85.The activities included hiking, rockclimbing, sweat lodges, silent retreats andmany others.Had I been given a choice, I would certainlynot have chosen this particular training.However, I am known to take on anychallenge I am given and do my best to riseto the occasion, which included a fire walk,

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a real walk on hot coals, wow!! You can justimagine how very pleased I was, when anumber of participants in the event came upand thanked me for being such aninspiration to them,

FAITHFUL COMPANIONSAromatherapy, Colour and Crystal Healinghave been my faithful tools and companionsfor more than a quarter of a century, and isone of the reasons for writing this article, isto engage with other therapists who haveexperiences either of having a physicaldisability or who work with disabledclients.

And I have provided some sampleformulations, to help the emotional statesthat result from living daily with adisability.

EMOTIONAL SECURITY is a subtle yetprofound issue because without it you candevelop unhealthy behaviours and attitudes,like co-dependency, control, neediness,demand, low self-esteem and more. It can

also affect specific areas of our lives,including our relationship and careersuccess.

Being emotionally secure leads to a healthylife in general because there are nounhealthy attachments, you are secure inbeing alone or in the company of others anddo not require validation from others. Youare more willing to take risks because youhave the confidence you need to achievesuccess in every aspect of your life.

To overcome emotional insecurity. Engageyour friends and loved ones incommunication about your feelings andhow they can help you to feel more at ease.

THE POWER OF OUR MINDWhere all else has failed the power of ourmind (thought) to cure, has been shown tosucceed.

We all actually can learn from ourexperiences, and that’s how we can changefrom negative to positive thinkers. We can

look and see that we don’t like whathappens when we think negatively.

MORNING REVIVER SYNERGYScots Pine Pinus sylvestris- 3 dropsMyrrh Commiphora myrrha - 1 dropLavender Lavandula angustifolia - 2 drops Jojoba carrier - 194 drops (9.7ml)Total 3% blend: 10ml

WARMING ANGELS BLENDPeppermint Mentha piperita - 2 dropsBergamot Citrus bergamia - 2 dropsRosewood Aniba rosaeodora var. amazonica- 2 dropsJojoba carrier - 194 drops (9.7ml)Total 3% blend: 10ml

JOYFUL FEELINGS SYNERGYClary Sage Salvia sclarea - 1 dropOrange Citrus aurantium var. amara - 3 dropsSandalwood Santalum album - 1 dropJojoba carrier - 194 drops (9.7ml)Total 3% blend: 10ml

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LIGHTER HEART SYNERGYLavender Lavandula angustifolia - 2 dropsPatchouli Pogostemon cablin - 2 dropsJojoba carrier - 194 drops (9.7ml)Total 3% blend: 10ml

HAPPY MOODS SYNERGYFrankincense Boswellia carteri - 1 dropMandarin Citrus reticulata - 2 dropsRosewood Aniba rosaeodora v. amazonica -3drops Jojoba carrier - 194 drops (9.7ml)Total 3% blend: 10m

CONFIDENCE BLENDCedarwood Cedrus atlantica - 5 dropsCypress Cupressus sempervirens - 6 dropsScots Pine Pinus sylvestris - 4 dropsRosehip seed oil - 285 drops

GOOD MORNING WELCOMESYNERGY BLENDCedarwood Cedrus atlantica - 4 dropsFennel Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce - 2 dropsLemon Citrus limonum - 2 dropsOrange Sweet Citrus sinensis - 2 dropsVanilla absolute - 4 drops

Mix this blend in 2 cups of your favouritearomatic water and use as an air spray. Becareful not to spray near your eyes, ordirectly on your pets.

UPLIFTING DAYTIME BLEND Geranium Pelargonium X asperon - 2 dropsRosewood Aniba rosaeodora var. amazonica- 2 dropsBergamot Citrus bergamia - 2 drops

Add the above to 6 teaspoons of the massageoil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Wearas a fragrance or inhale directly from thebottle. Lasts a long time or can be used forgentle massage.

UPLIFTING NIGHTTIME BLENDRosewood Aniba rosaeodora v. amazonica - 2 dropsBergamot Citrus bergamia - 2 dropsYlang Ylang Cananga odorata f. genuine - 2 drops

Add the above to 6 teaspoons of the massageoil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Wearas a fragrance or inhale directly from thebottle. Lasts a long time or can be used forgentle massage.

INNER TRANQUILLITY &HARMONYThis blend will help you to gain moreinsight about your needs and wants, andachieve the balance you need to becomemore self-accepting. Sandalwood Santalum album - 7 dropsJuniper Junipers communis - 3 dropsCypress Cupressus sempervirens - 3 dropsCedarwood Cedrus atlantica - 3 drops

Massage the solar plexus and third eye.Pour one-third of the blend into your warmbath water and soak for at least 15 minutes.Pour a few drops into the palm of yourhands and inhale deeply as neededthroughout the day.

I AM ON TOP OF THE WORLDThis synergy helps you to become healthilydetached from negative feelings likeneediness, co-dependence and insecurity,and become emotionally independent andself-sufficient.

Sandalwood Santalum album - 5 dropsSt. John's Wort Hypericum perforatum - 3 dropsRose otto Rosa damascena - 2 drops

Massage the solar plexus, heart chakra andthird eye. Pour one-third of the blend intoyour warm bath water and soak for at least15 minutes. Pour a few drops into the palmof your hands and inhale deeply as neededthroughout the day.

JOY SYNERGY Orange sweet Citrus sinensis - 5 dropsLemon Citrus limonum - 3 dropsGrapefruit Cirtus paradisii - 4 drops

"I am joy and all areas of my life are areflection of pure happiness andgrowth."

CLARITY SYNERGYCedarwood Cedrus atlantica - 2 dropsSandalwood Santalum album - 2 dropsBlue Cypress Kalliris inotropica - 1 dropLavender Lavandula angustifolia - 3 dropsFrankincense Boswellia carteri - 2 drops

RECOMMENDED BLENDINGPROCEDURETake a 10-ml bottle, and place in it theessential oils in the order in which they arelisted. Replace the lid and roll the bottlebetween your palms for about 30 seconds,and then add the jojoba base oil. Once againreplace the lid and roll between your palms.

You can use this blend either to massageyour partner or in the bath. For your bathadd 10 drops of the above blends to yourbath water.

For your diffuser you may just add the 6drops of essential oil to the diffuser, afterblending them together in the suggestedamounts.

Dr. Lunny graduated as a Medical Doctor in1973 at the Medical Faculty of the UniversidadMayor de San Andres in La-Paz, Bolivia,followed by training posts in Cardiology(Bolivia) and later in Pathology (Argentina,UK). Having trained at the London School ofAromatherapy and L'imstotit des SciencesBiomedicales, Vivian, became a qualifiedclinical Aromatherapist, colour healer, ReikiMaster, Crystal Reiki Master and PsychotronicMaster (Csontos), training with worldwidemasters. IFA Chair from 1994-1995 and CouncilMember from 1991-1998. At present she holdsthe position of Vice-president of the Board of theBritish Columbia Alliance of Aromatherapy. Forfurther details contact Vivian at:doctorvivian@shaw.caaromagemas@shaw.ca , or visit her websites,www.aromatherapyhealer.com andwww.realessencesoflife.com

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