Natural and effective treatments that I swear by

I have always been one to gravitate towards more natural options. When I had serious stomach issues, I was thrown from one doctor to the next who just kept putting me on prescription pills, which gave me horrible side effects, which I needed more prescriptions to fix. Such a mess. Finally after a year of feeling deathly ill with no end in sight, I demanded a gall bladder test. My instincts were right. My gall bladder wasn't even functioning by that point and my stomach lining was bright red with holes from the onslaught of unprocessed acid.  After gall bladder surgery I still wasn't feeling well so I finally went to a homeopathic specialist for $20. She did some kind of test with a copper pen hooked to a computer that read the weaknesses in my system. $100 of natural supplements and strict schedule of when to take them was what I left with. Within a month I was healed.

Fast forward about 8 years later. I had gastritis. I went to one doctor, he put me on a prescription. I said screw that, and went to a reflexologist that a friend recommended. She read the weaknesses in my feet by pushing a pencil eraser onto my reflex points in my feet (if it hurts, it's a weakness) sent me home with a bunch of herbal drops and supplements and a schedule. Once again, healed.

So you can see that I firmly believe in using what the earth has given us because it has worked for me countless times.

About four years ago my friend told me about Doterra. At the time I had just had a baby and he had eczema on his face and seemed to always be constipated. I decided to try the oils and bought the Family Physicians Kit. I applied lavender and melaleuca diluted with olive oil on Sawyers eczema and within a week it was gone and has never returned. For his constipation, I used DigestZen diluted with olive oil and rubbed it on his belly. Within five minutes he would have a nice poo. Amazing.

I started to use Elevate along with my Prozac. I was terrified to go off of it because I had tried that before and it just never worked. Before long I added Balance to the equation and finally felt daring enough to go off my Prozac. I haven't been on it since. As long as I use the oils every single day, I don't need it.

The same goes for my ADHD. Doterra came out with a blend called In Tune, which I use every day.
I used to use Strattera which worked well but it made me light headed at times, so I tried Adderall which quickly landed me in the ER with heart attack symptoms. No thanks.

My regimen is this:
Each morning after I get out of the shower I rub Serentiy, Balance, Elevate, In Tune and Wild Orange on the bottoms of my feet. Only a couple drops of each is needed. I use it throughout the day if needed, rubbing it on the back of my neck or using a diffuser for aromatherapy.

My website is www.mydoterra.com/melissamae

If you have any questions feel free to email me at thecheekywhale@gmail.com

The best homemade skin products EVER.

Lately my skin has been a mess. Blotchy, dry in some places, oily in others, a zit here and there. So I did some research and based on what I found, made up a recipe for face-wash, body/face scrub, and body/face lotion. Within three days my skin looked totally different. At one point I just kept staring in the mirror because I couldn't believe how good it looked. Glowing, soft, even skin tone. I stopped wearing concealer, foundation, and powder all together.

Wish I had a before shot, but this about a week after using these recipes. No foundation/concealer/powder. Blush? Yes. It's a must.

And that is me drinking deliciousness from my juicer.  Next post, I promise.

Face Wash

-Olive Oil

-Lavender essential oil 

-Frankincense essential oil 

At first I thought washing my face with olive oil would make it greasy and breakout, but it doesn't. It helps your natural oils replenish. 

Place in a bottle and shake well before use. I didn't use measurements, just kind of threw it together. Depending on how strong your essential oils are, you may want to add more or less. I used DoTerra, which are very pure oils, so I used about 5 drops each and that was enough for my small bottle, but you can find them at any natural foods/medicinal stores.

I wash my face with it every single night. After I have rubbed it in for about two minutes, a take a washcloth and wet it with hot water, then lay it across my face for about 15 seconds, then wipe it off. You will love how awesome your skin looks and feels!

Body/Facial Scrub

-Vegetable Glycerin

-Salt or Sugar

Once again, no measurements here. Just pour the glycerin into a container and add the salt or sugar to the mixture until you reach the consistency you like. The salt settles, so I have to mix it with my fingers every time I use it. I use it at LEAST every other morning because I live in Arizona, so my skin gets dry really fast. 

Face/Body Lotion

-Coconut oil (organic if you can swing it)

-Frankincense essential oils

-Lavender essential oils

Just follow the same mixing directions as the face wash. 

You can add any essential oils you want. I just used lavender because my skin is dry (and it smells good) and the frankincense is good for wrinkles and breakouts.

Like I said, my skin looks and feels sooo much better! 

Sorry I don't have any priddy pictures to show off. I literally just bought a couple of travel sized plastic bottles and labeled them with masking tape and a sharpie. Nothing too exciting :)

If you want to order DoTerra oils, contact me and I can help you out. I love them and use them for just about everything.

thecheekywhale@gmail.com

Next post: Going RAW

Smoooooothie

I make this smoothie every single day. Bot of my kids love it, and it's super healthy! This is usually what we have for lunch.

I don't add yogurt or anything like that. I try and keep it within combination eating guidelines, which is to always eat fruit alone because of the way it is digested. I still throw a small handful of spinach in there, but that's it.

I always use REAL juice. I check the ingredients to make sure there is nothing in it BUT the fruit itself.
Add frozen and/or fresh fruit of any kind, a handful of spinach, and then I add DoTerra OnGuard for immunity support. It gives it a strong taste, so just add ONE drop.
Sometimes I'll add DoTerra Slim & Sassy to it as well. Once again, strong flavor, so just add one drop if you decide to do this.

Delicious!

Natural Cleaning Solution

This is a wonderful home cleaning solution. Non toxic (you can actually eat it! Drink up :), delicious smelling, and best of all, it kills airborne toxins and germs!

I love having a clean house, but I really can't stand the smell of chemical cleaners. They give me a headache and a stomachache, not to mention, they aren't the best thing to breath into our systems.

There are so many benefits to using Essential Oils.

The ingredients for your cleaning solution:

ON GUARD: On Guard is dōTERRA®'s unique, proprietary blend formulated to support healthy immune function. Wild orange essential oil, combined with clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary offer a fragrant, natural and effective alternative to synthetic options for immune support. On Guard, with its unique aroma, is one of our most versatile blends. It is also safe to use on counter tops, as a non-toxic way to cleanse surfaces, or to purify the atmosphere by diffusing. On Guard is superb for eliminating and controlling pathogens due to the potency of its constituents. For aromatic, topical, or dietary use.

LEMON: Another favorite, this essential oil powerhouse is cold-pressed from lemon rinds to preserve its delicate nature and potent properties. Lemon is known as a powerful aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser that can be used to complement many other oils. Diffusing lemon in a room can cleanse the air and uplift mood. It can also be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaning booster. For aromatic, topical or dietary use.

Buy your ingredients here.

Combine 8 oz water with 2 drops On Guard and 2 drops Lemon. Safe for all surfaces. I use this to clean my kids toys, which my 8 month is constantly putting in his mouth. I like knowing that I can clean his toys and he can play with them safely without ingesting any harmful chemicals.

Tightening Loose Skin

There are so many potions and pills out there that claim to tighten and smooth your skin. And they all sound so enticing, especially after you've had kids, lost a large amount of weight, or experiencing losing elasticity that comes from aging. Either way, it's no fun.
After having two kids, I can say that the skin on my stomach took a nosedive towards the floor. Booo!

So, I wanted to share my successful skin tightening concoction with you.
The skin on my stomach is tighter now than it was after I had my first child! Awesome.
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For beautiful, tight skin follow this plan:

After showering, massage Herbalife Contouring Cream into problem areas using upward strokes. 
Do the same with Doterra Slim &Sassy oil, diluted with either olive oil or fractioned coconut oil. It doesn't matter which you apply first. You can even just mix it all together.

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For even faster results, repeat again at bedtime.

If you want super speedy results:
+Add Herbalife Cell-U-Loss to your daily supplements
+Add 4 drops of Slim & Sassy to your water and sip throughout the day (try my metabolism boosting herbal tea recipe here)
+Eat a healthy diet. I highly recommend the combination method.
+Get at least 30 minutes of exercise 3-5 times per week

Find these products at here and here.

Stay tuned for a delicious and healthy Cookies n Cream milkshake recipe!

Metabolism Boosting Herbal Tea

The following recipe is a magical concoction of fat burning, energy boosting, antioxidant filled, germ busting, herbal tea. I drink it at least twice a day!

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8 oz water, cold or hot

1/2 tsp Herbalife Herbal Tea Concentrate, any flavor

1 packet Stevia or 1/2 Tbsp Honey, whichever you prefer (Sometimes I do both. We're gettin cuhrazay up in here!)

2 drops DoTerra Slim &Sassy oil

1 drop DoTerra Lemon oil

1 drop DoTerra OnGaurd oil

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and sometimes I add DoTerra DigestZen if I'm feeling a little....bloated :)

Mix well and enjoy!

Find these products here and here.

And as always you can email me with questions!

Natural cold and flu remedies

Cold/Flu season is upon us, and my little family has been passing germs back and forth. We can't seem to get over it. Once one of us starts feeling better, someone else gets it. I haven't had it too bad, and I credit that to Herbalife and Doterra essential oils. Prevention is key!

Last night I started to get a really horrible sore throat, the kind you know is leading towards strep.
I created a hot tea mixture that I drank last night before bed and this morning when I woke up.

"Go Away You Stinkin' Cold and/or Flu" Tea

-8-12 oz hot water
-Herbalife Herbal Tea Concentrate
-One drop each of Doterra Lemon, Oregano, Lavender, and Frankincense essential oils
-Raw honey (I use quite a bit)
Take with Herbalife Schizandra Plus and an echinacea supplement.


It has quite a strong flavor, but it works!


To order any of the products above, go to Herbalife and Doterra Essential Oils.
For the Doterra, I highly recommend getting the Family Physicians Kit. It's awesome, and a must for every family.
My mom and dad were visiting and my dad gets frequent headaches. I gave him a neck and head massage using Deep Blue, Peppermint, and Francinsense with some olive oil, and his headache disappeared. He asked for it twice more after that, and both times it was success.

And right now you can get 25% off on Herbalife products by entering FEB25 at checkout.

Well, I'm feeling so much better I'm off to workout!