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dealing with migraines at the workplace

Ethans Nanna
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 I have been married for 37 years and we have 2 married sons and...

Ethans Nanna

Monday, August 27, 2007
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One of my problems at work is co-workers wearing perfumes.  This is one of my triggers.  I found that peppermint oil on a cottonball at my desk helps to mask others perfume.  It is also relaxing for me.  I have even put a few drops on the light bulb on my desk light. The heat of t...
  1. Mint oil
    GWP
    Monday, August 27, 2007 at 01:57 PM

    We use wintergreen oil on a cotton ball when the car gets a funky smell. You get it at the drugstore. Don't put it in a plastic cup; it'll eat through. It reminds me of my grandmother, who always carried wintergreen Life Savers.

     

    Thanks for the tip.

     

    Gretchen 

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    re: Mint oil
    Anita In Chicago
    Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 04:49 PM
    Be very careful with the wintergreen oil. It is very toxic.
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