[SWAF-Potluck] massage oil suggestions

[annasmithmar .]

Just a guess, but maybe take a break from the coconut oil, since it is a
food, and bacteria are animals so maybe until the rash clears, use baby oil
or some other biologically more neutral lubricant. Petroleum is made from
dead dinosaurs so it actually is " natural " even if petroleum is gross,
how it is used by autos etc. is bad for the planet.

Of course oils of any kind should not be used with condoms.

Although some oils like tea tree or oregano etc. have anti bacterial and
anti fungal properties and may keep some germs at bey, I don't think any of
them will totally cure an infectious disease, if that's what it is...I like
using clove oils in my oil sometimes, it smells cheery, is cheap at Indian
grocery stores, is mildly (topical) pain killing, and I heard that it also
kills scabies ! And maybe other mites.

I also like Rosemary Oil but I was researching epilepsy recently and read
that it can cause seizures in people with epilepsy, so it goes to show
there is no one wonder herb one oil that  works for all.

Rashes can be so irritating that you can get caught up with over treating
it and maybe making it worse, also the stress of them, esp. when it affects
one's employment, could make it worse.

If you can, get your family doctor to refer you to a dermatologist who can
help to identify the cause of your problem.

One last note, make sure that you are screened for all STDs, since some of
them, particularly Syphilis (which is on the upswing) can remain hidden in
your body and without symptoms (Doctors call it " The great pretender "
because it has no one symptom and can mimic other diseases).

Herbs are amazing but its good to use naturopathic remedies or conjunction
with advanced Western medicine...

OK, now everybody go out and see the newly released documentary LEAGUE OF
EXOTIQUE DANCERS.....it is so uplifting, about burlesque dancers over sixty
years old who have gone back to dancing !!! You will be moved, and if you
are anything like me, you will laugh your head off !!!

xoxoxooooooo      Nurse Annie






On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 10:35 PM, <lovelibby at hushmail.me> wrote:

> Hey gang,
>
> I need a bit of advice here, please.
>
> I usually use coconut oil for my massages, sometimes with a bit of raw
> sesame oil in it, which is really good for the skin, accordingto Ayurveda
> (ancient Indian health sciences).
>
> Lately I've been using just coconut oil. Sometimes I also use some
> lavender oil and/or tea tree oil if I feel I need an extra bit of
> sterility/anti- bacterialness.  I've been doing that quite a bit more
> lately, and have probably been doing more sessions than normal here in
> Toronto.
>
> So recently I've developed a rash on my chest, and doing a bit of research
> on the internet, it's possible the rash is from any or all three of these
> things - the coconut oil, the lavender oil, or the tea tree oil. I also
> read that lavender oil and tea tree oil combined can cause a reaction. It's
> also possible my coconut oil is not of the best quality. It has a VERY
> strong toasted coconut scent, like I'm making macaroons! Although I've used
> lower end coconut oil before without a problem.
>
> The other possibility is that people in Toronto might have more or
> different bacteria on their skin than in Vancouver, and my skin is not
> liking the body slide on their skin. But still, the rash is mainly on my
> chest, and I always make them take showers before a session (learned that a
> while back through a rash, too).
>
> So my question is, what other oils do you use for your massages?
>
> And what other essential oils or similar do you use for extra cleanliness?
>
> I can't stop working but I really need to clear this rash up!!
>
> Any other thoughts, ideas or suggestions are also welcome.
>
> Thanks alot!
> Libby
>
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