Snow Clouds made with Ivory soap in the microwave. Found on Pinterest. The place smells of ivory. Place a bar of ivory on wax paper. Put in microwave 2 minutes. It will be hot and shrink a little when it comes out. No eating this.

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The fair maid who, on the first of May
Goes to the woods at the break of day
And bathes in a dew from the hawthorn tree
Will ever after handsome be.

old nursery rhyme

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St. Jean Baptiste day in early French Canada was the annual bath day.

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In 1700 London, England had 63 soap companies. It was in the late 1600s when Anton van Leeuwenhoek first discovered bacteria.

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The Huron sweat bath used the fumes of wild horsemint or balsam needles scattered on the hot coals for relief of colds.

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"Soap and education are not as sudden as a massacre, but they are more deadly in the long run..."
                                                                                                                                              Mark Twain
                                                                                                                                                         

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It was a french chemist, Eugene-Michel Chevreul who explained saponification as a chemical process splitting lye and fat into soap (the alkali salt of fatty acids) and the remaining clear mass he termed
"glycerine".

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Up to 1851, in St. John, NB as in many villages, water was peddled door-to-door at a cost of a penny per pail.

That is my uninformed take on the subject anyway. And now back to soap.

One use that was suggested for this "dew of Rose" was in a bath, like petals. French mill processing and they could be afloat. Someone else said in guest rooms in B&B's. Any ideas? Mine was personal handwashing. However, a sink screen for jewellry is advised.

Well this morning was definitely interesting. Was not our normal Thursday water cooler crew, but a few signatures 'm sure. Basically, a review of homeopatic medicines and their uses for the practioner. Much the same as when the Herbalist was overviewing the medicines, although this morning was in finer detail and in accountable forms.

Yes, there is quite the difference between the branches of pathy. An ND is like pre med and HD is like a nurse practioner, and the herbalist....folk art, valuable knowledge though.(pharmacy) The ND did not show us the medicine kits, like both the herbalist and HD did ( during other event or classes), although quite a detailed show and tell of the herbs used to treat animals and people in practice.

Dr. Hulda Clark was an ND with a Phd and Gary Young ND has a varied background as well.  Gary Young works with essential oil therapies in desease states, and offers classes in essential oils. Dr. Hulda Clark, electricity, and not the kind that will send you to the ceiling when attached to your hand ( that from experience with an old u professor,{wonder if he was telling me something?}). Dr. Clark's extensive research and her rhelm of expertise should not be overlooked or discounted. She is deceased now, controversary as to how she went. Did you know electricity ruptures the red blood cells and kills them? I do now, I didn't before the test!

I particularily want a knowledgable physician, skilled in microbiology, zoology, physics, chemistry, dental, and anatomical circulation. But that is me. Emergency medicine as well. Broken bones, etc. This knowledge is not to be lost in this new emergence of homecare medicine.

Persons in attendance were quite attentive and were kept being informed as to how to correctly identify certain " Similia Similibus Curentur" and the constituients necessary for initiating a reaction. And when to request professional consultation.

There is a question pertaining to the "Good Samaritan Law" that was not mentioned, when a certain medication should be administered, that was either lacking in training or dismissed as invalid. I can't be sure. It was many years ago that I was informed of it. I will follow my earlier instruction when confronted with this situation.

The HD practioner (BKin, DSHM Hons, HD and sidekick SFX grad BKin Hons+) and publication did actually verify in publication a certain chemical that when I said I used medicinally to those not in the know, is actually a medicinal constituient.( when used appropriately)(( german form of dosing). No, it is not cannibus.  So, little soon to be RCMP, I have it in writing but I had it in writing before but I was not going to bring in my text book for you to peruse.

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Just a bubble of soap

Pearl Trivia

Cleopatra dissolved a single pearl in a glass of wine to win a bet with Marc Antony that she could consume the wealth of a nation at one meal!

Health Canada has been giving me great information that is within their departments lines of authority regarding what should be on the label of a product even when it is a "trade secret". and more.

The Intro. to Homeopatic medicine is tomorrow, should be interesting to see the similarities and differences between the two Intro. sessions with another practicing accrediated naturalpathic doctor.

Blossoms have disappeared, now the crow and I await. Hoping to get either a pie or jam this year.

I think, perhaps, there is more work reading  the legalities of packaging than producing a product. According to the FDA Packaging and Labelling cosmetics, ... if an ingredient is "trade secret" they (the manufacturer) under certain conditions, are under no obligation to include it on the ingredients list.

Packaging really is an artform in itself. After all, that is what we are buying. The contents within are incidential and don't need mentioning. Apparently

And there is a little confusion with Health Canada, if an item is on the hotlist, manufacturers are permitted to use if within the HC amounts. If it is not on the cosmetic hotlist.... can they still use it even if there are MSD's stating that it causes skin irratation and not tell us? I need to reread, and ask another question.

Are not the ingredients listed so the consumer can make an informed decision? How can we?

It is kinda misleading,... seeing a pattern yet?

Ingredients don't mean all ingredients. Apparently there are things called...incidentals.

Week 4 in the essential oils..
Well apparently back during the black plague they had a few enterprising shipsters playing rob the crypters. While the ships were not allowed to leave the harbour for fear of infecting other areas the crews had to come up with a way to survive. They started robbing the dead of their possessions. Thus the original pawnstars. Now the King wondered why they themselves didn't come down with the plague. He would send his constables to arrest these evaders of the crypt and they would refuse, knowing that the likelihood that they themselves would befall the desease. So the king killed his own for disobeying. ( talk of double bind) When he finally did manage to capture a few he gave them the choice, they could choose to be either... burnt at the stake or be beheaded if they would tell their secret to their entreprenurial spiritedness. ( kinda see a pattern here ) They chose not to be categorized as witches and chose the more manly death by hanging.
Do you know what ships they were from?

Enjoying my walk

A point of reference regarding the course of study for a naturalpathic doctor ND

To be considered for admission to pre-naturopathy program
Bachelor's degree 2.7 gpa or higher
6h in each biology, psychology, humanities, physiology
3h(with lab) organic chemistry and biochemistry
6h biology, anatomy, botony, cell biology, genetics, microbiology,or zoology
also areas of anatomy, environmental science, genetics, human physiology, microbiology, physics, sociology, statistics, and English


Finding out and varifying any credentials is a must with so many so called practioners out there including MD's

A number of plants contain saponin, when wet will yield suds. Saponaria officinalis, soapwart, along the sides of our Canadian roads has been used as a natural soap, particularly rare museum pieces. In July through October the roots can be dug up and crushed with water. It is said to be good for washing wool and silk. The leaves may be crushed as well. We have some in the botanical garden.

Found a couple interesting articles with regards to alcohols. Am looking forward to the ND presentation at Acadia on the 25th. I have a few questions. There was a ND (PHD+)with exceptional creditials (more than your average MD) whose research was discredited by the FDA? Not stating this to give credibility to ND's.(each come with their own creditials.) Rather to open up transparency on this relatively new field we are exposing ourselves to.

Regarding soaps.
An ingredient can cause an immediate reaction in the form of a primary irritation, which would effect anyone using the product. Alternatively, it can cause an allergic reaction in those persons sensitized to the particular ingredient.... Synthetic additives are not alone in precipating negative reactions...,. Even natural essential oils used in old recipies can cause problems. Among potential photosensitizers are oils of bergamont, cedar, coriander, lemongrass, orris root, orange, parsley and yarrow, ... Cocoa butter and coconut oil may produce a reaction in those allergic to chocolate and nuts.  Natural emollients such as lanolin and glycerine are also culprits. Honey if allergy to pollen.

Benzoic acid found in ....margarine, cosmetics, skins salves, and soaps can cause possible skin rashes.
Bergamot oil ...possible ecxema
Camphor... skin rashes
Patchouli.. possible allergic reaction
just a few problems that are known with essential oils.

Photosensitizers cause the skin to react when exposed to light.

and we didn't mention colorants yet.

The Art of Soap Making Marilyn Mohr

Pete's Fruitique is finally open in Wolfville. Surprisingly big with selection and convenience. There is a  specialty tea area with "sniffers" and breads, an awesome display of cheese with my fav. eummental, a fresh salad bar,  cheese and macaroni squares, and a meat counter, just to name a few. And Pete himself was there fixing up the fruits. Now I wonder if he will be there to autograph his cook book which I won on ATV years ago?

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I don't not know the first thing about a heat pump harnessing heat from the earth other than my uncle saying he wants to put one in but needs someone who knows how to do it. Apparently a cousin has one installed.  This sounds intriging and I would think something that should be in during every new construction. Heating 50 degree air as compared to -20 degree air seems advantagous. When next I see my uncle, I will bring up this book. Any thoughts from anyone?

So week three. Interesting note on Wolfberries and a little conflict too. Seems one department thinks they are the best while another disagrees. Another name gogi berries.

http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/ComplementaryandAlternativeMedicine/HerbsVitaminsandMinerals/turmeric

Infection Behind One Sixth Of Cancers Worldwide

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another source says a certain parasite along with isphophl alcohol was present in every tumor/cancer she had examined.

Cryptococcus Mystery.... fungus. Lives in soil and the bark of trees. Mostly, the eucalyptus. In 1999 came to Canada and found home to local trees. By 2007 Cryptococcus gatti caused a reported 216 to become ill with pneumonia, weight loss, night sweats and fever, and 8 deaths in Vancouver. Where is it now?
Thinking out loud. They believed it was the constituients of the eucalyptus that caused the kwala bears stupor...hmmm. Wonder if the fungus too had an effect? Or is it coming from the Kwala bear?

Going a little deeper. 5. Myth: superbugs are resistant to handwashing and cleaning
                                       Truth:Washing your hands or using an alcohol-based hand rub will "protect you" (the operative words) from superbugs, just as well as from other bacteria and viruses. Superbugs may be resistant to some antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat, but they are still susceptible to cleaning and are helpless against good hygiene. I will look up a lesser known fact about our municipal treated waters or you can check out the accepted crypt. allowed in treated water.. Don't shoot the messenger just aim at the bug.
Found a nice little article about chlorine dioxide and turning it into chlorite.

Like this book aleady. Opened to read the back  and found starts with  "First" how neat is that.
Top 10 Ways to Stay Healthy
1. Clean your hands. 2. Cover your mouth when you cough.(well that helps everybody else, you just dirtied your hands again.) 3. Stay at home when you have a fever....(redundancy here of sorts.) 4. Get immunized. ( and what about the third generation?) 5. Don't take antibiotics when you are sick  with a virus. 6. Cook foods to a safe temperature, especially meat and seafood. 7. Wash foods thoroughly, especially produce that is eaten raw. 8.  Frequently clean cutting boards, counters, doorknobs, toys,- any and all surfaces where bugs may linger. 9. Don't use soap or detergents with antibacterial agents. ( didn't read the last book) 10. Use condoms. ( well so much for this book, basically teaches how to protect everyone else.) maybe there is a theme here. Let's read on.

Alantoin  ... comfrey root extract, relieves skin irratations caused by soaps and detergents, acids, and alkalies in oral-and skin-care products
Capsaicin hot for humans, not so much for birds. Dialates blood vessels, and in medicines is used to relieve pain from arthritis, muscle aches, and sprains by overwhelming the nerves causing localized numbness. Used in pepper spray.

Here are some interesting facts pertaining to medicines. Benzoyl Peroxide used for bleaching flour is used in acne medication, causes dead skin cells to slough off, kills Propionibacterium acnes bacterium, anti inflammatory, bleaches by oxidizing dyes to make them colorless, and eliminates fatty acids and oxygen free radicals on the skin.
Acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin breaks down into salicylic acid 20 minuites after entering the blood stream. Anti clotting effect.

New book to read, Soap and Water and common sense. Looks interesting so far. Although soap alone will not wash away staph. aureus. It is everywhere.......dah.

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Do you know why they put sodium chloride (halite, ...salt, NaCl) in shampoo? This guy wrote to the company to find out.
Shampoo comes from many manufacturers all over the world. Because a standard formula does not  take into consideration, humidity, because remember glycerin draws moisture to itself. Each batch, from day to rainy or not day, must be uniformly consistent (or we wouldn't buy it three times) so they add an adjustable amount of salt to raise the viscosity to a specific level and that is why we question when our dish detergents are not quite not as thick as they once were?