[SWAF-Potluck] massage oil suggestions

[Andrew Sorfleet]

Hey.

I wasn't going to comment because i didn't want to fear monger. But since Anna raised it - rashes on the torso are sometimes a symptom of secondary syphilis. There are new very sensitive tests (CLIA) which are more reliable than the old syphilis tests.

If you are in Toronto, you might try Hassle Free Clinic. It used to be on Church Street.

Hope it's nothing and goes away soon.

Cheers,
Andy

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> On May 13, 2016, at 2:39 PM, annasmithmar . <annasmithmar at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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.
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> Of course oils of any kind should not be used with condoms.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> If you can, get your family doctor to refer you to a dermatologist who can help to identify the cause of your problem.
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> 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).
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> Herbs are amazing but its good to use naturopathic remedies or conjunction with advanced Western medicine...
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> 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 !!!
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> xoxoxooooooo      Nurse Annie
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>> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 10:35 PM, <lovelibby at hushmail.me> wrote:
>> Hey gang,
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>> I need a bit of advice here, please.
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>> 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).
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>> 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. 
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>> 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.
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>> 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).
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>> So my question is, what other oils do you use for your massages?
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>> And what other essential oils or similar do you use for extra cleanliness?
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>> I can't stop working but I really need to clear this rash up!!
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>> Any other thoughts, ideas or suggestions are also welcome.
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>> Thanks alot!
>> Libby
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