INPUT ARTICLE: Article: However, make it clear that you don't want to feel pressured to take sides. Ask your parents to refrain from making disparaging comments about your other parent. However, since you are older and less impressionable, this may not be as big of an issue. You'll need to work this out for yourself. Discuss this approach with your siblings. Remember that previous divorces, especially where there were custody battles, may have made your parents bitter and offensive about the divorce process. They may have experienced divorce as children, and therefore have certain worries and fears about their own divorce based on that childhood experience. Ask your siblings to do the same. Ask that everyone remain calm and accepting of what is happening; remind people that this intimate relationship is between two people and as much as all of you might want things to be different, it is inappropriate for any of you to goad your parents into legal spats. You may be needed to help sort and move property. You may be needed for moral support. You and your siblings may need to help a parent arrange for lawn care, help with laundry, etc. if that was something your other parent maintained. After divorce, the status of these documents changes and they must be updated for the protection of all concerned. Your parents may have avoided that conversation with you since you were the child and assumed the spouse would take care of those arrangements. Find out where your parents want to be buried. Ask if there are family burial plots that have been purchased. If the divorce will exclude a parent from the plot ask the parent where he/she would like to be buried. If either parent has medical problems you should try to attend a doctor's appointment with that parent. Get an understanding of the condition, the medications and make sure the doctor's office changes the next of kin listed on the file. Make sure you spend time with each parent and do your best not to exclude the other parent from holiday plans or other events. Perhaps move family gatherings to your home or siblings house instead of your parents' home. If you do visit a parent who doesn't cook, offer to cook something there or make it potluck. Consider having your mother over for lunch on a holiday and your father over for dinner.

SUMMARY: Let your parents know that you will be as supportive as you can. Keep in mind prior experiences. Don't encourage aggressive legal behavior. Ask how you can help. Ask if you and/or your siblings need to attend meetings with attorneys or financial planners. Suggest that your parents revise their wills, medical powers of attorney, etc. Discuss with your parents any medical wishes or other long term care details that would have previously been the decision of the spouse. Discuss holiday plans, events for the grandchildren and other family gatherings with your siblings. Plan a trip or vacation with one or both of your parents that may allow them to try something new.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Under no circumstances should you apply an essential oil to the skin without diluting it first. Essential oils can cause skin irritation and rashes if used directly on bare skin, so always dilute your oils first. If you've never used essential oils before, you may want to use diluted oils on a small portion of your skin. Watch for a reaction before massaging them elsewhere on your body. If you have an allergic reaction, you will notice red, flaky skin, pain, and irritation. Cease using the essential oils. The rash should clear up in a few days. Peppermint oil may be effective for treating some symptoms of indigestion. However, for specific health problems, peppermint oil may worsen symptoms. Peppermint oil can worsen the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and may make gallstones worse. Peppermint oil should not be used on children as it can inhibit breathing. There is not a lot of information on essential oils and pregnancy, so most healthcare providers advise that pregnant women err on the side of caution. It's best to avoid essential oils altogether during pregnancy. However, if you want to use aromatherapy anyway, stick to something like a bath, and only use a couple of drops of essential oils. Ingesting essential oils, or applying them directly to the skin, should be avoided. Parsley seed and pennyroyal oils may be particularly dangerous during pregnancy. You should avoid these oils when you are pregnant.

SUMMARY:
Do not use essential oils directly on the skin. Avoid using peppermint oil in some circumstances. Be careful using essential oils to treat indigestion related to pregnancy.