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Sunshine, Suntan, and Sun-Sensitizing Oils- Volume 3, Number 5

Sunshine, Suntan, and Sun-Sensitizing OilsBy David Stewart, PH.D., R.A.Originally Posted June/July 2005It’s summer time in the Northern Hemisphere and time for sunshine and suntans. This is a time also to be aware that certain essential oils can promote sunburn.Such oils are said to be phototoxic. If applied directly to the skin followed by exposure to sunlight or a tanning light, the molecules of these oils amplify the ultraviolet (UV) portion of the spectrum and can cause...

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Healed of Arthritis in the Knee – Volume 3, Number 4

Healed of Arthritis in the KneeBy David Stewart, PH.D., R.A.Originally Posted May 2005I injured my right knee severely back around 1967 and it hurt for ten years, but the pain finally went away.Everything was okay for about 25 years and then I crossed the threshold of age 60. My right knee began to develop osteo arthritis and started deteriorating fast. It hurt with every step. I developed a limp. At night it ached and kept me awake. I was losing sleep. I tried hot packs, cold...

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