An Herbal "Bomb" for Good Health!

Today I had to call customer support because I accidentally double ordered Oregano (I don't always have sharp moments), and though I couldn't change my order, I spoke with the young lady on the phone and we discussed back and forth about some of the different uses for various oils and oil products we have in our personal collection. 

I recently purchased a different oil supplement called Mito2Max - I'm hoping it will boost my energy levels and keep me awake during the day in lieu of seeking out chocolate or sugary sweets or even coffee.  I can't handle much caffeine so I am always seeking out alternative energy sources.  She takes DDR Prime for energy and cellular health.  (I'll keep you posted on this new product).

We got to talking about why I ordered the Oregano in the first place... It's great for clearing up congestion, great for colds, and just an all-round fabulous immune booster. I've started using it in something I have dubbed my "Herbal Bomb".  Well, that peeked her curiosity so I told her about why I combine the oils that I do and started taking this every day.  I'll pass that info on to you, the person reading this, in case you are interested in getting the oils and trying this for yourself.

The recipe I use is 2 drops each of Oregano, Basil, Rosemary, Marjoram, and Thyme in a gel capsule, once a day.  

And this is why:

Oregano: (Antibacterial, Anti-Fungal, Antiseptic for respiratory system, Antiviral, Immune Stimulant)
Used as a powerful cleansing and purifying agent
Provides immune-enhancing benefits
Supports healthy digestion and respiratory function
Excellent source of antioxidants

Basil: (Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Anti-Infectious, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulant to nerves, Energizing)
Soothes sore muscles and joints
Assists with clear breathing
Acts as a cooling agent for the skin
Promotes mental alertness and lessens anxiety

Rosemary: (Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Infectious, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Expectorant)
Supports healthy digestion
Soothes muscle aches and pains
Helps reduce nervous tension and fatigue

Marjoram: (Antibacterial, Anti-Infectious, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sedative)
Valued for its calming properties and positive effect on the nervous system
Soothes tired, stressed muscles
Supports a healthy respiratory system
Benefits the cardiovascular system

Thyme: (Antibacterial, Anti-Fungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Antiseptic)
Cleansing and purifying effect for the skin
Board-spectrum activity in promoting winter-time health

(**All this info came directly from doTERRA's website and "Modern Essentials")


I am always interested in feedback and finding out new ways to use all the great essential oils.  I definitely prefer to use Mother Nature's gifts than chemicals we as a society have grown dependent upon.

If you'd like to "get back to the basics" and want to give these great oils a try, I always suggest trying the Intro Pack to start with.

If you decide you would like to Join and Save, you will find that you can save money while making yourself and your family healthier.  

For additional information about oil, their uses, products, and overall better health, I have links to some of my favorite sites on the side bar on this blog.  Feel free to check them out!

Thank you for taking the time and reading my blog.

Take the time to smile, for you never know when you'll meet someone that needs a friendly face more than any riches in life.

:)
Mel

http://www.mydoterra.com/melkiper/#/

A New Day

Every day you wake up is a new day

It may feel like you do the same thing
over and over
day after day
but each day is brand new

No matter what happens in your day
accept the bad
find a silver lining
and move on

The bad will pass
The sun will still shine
The moon will still glow

ALWAYS say "I love you"...
Kiss in the morning when you wake,
and again before you sleep

{{{HUG}}}
Often
and
Close

Life is short -
We never know when our day will end

Be grateful for all the good
no matter how small or minute -
Feel blessed that you are awake and alive
to experience each new day

Focus on Peace, Love & Happiness

Winning Over the Family

I think when your daughter / husband tell other people and friends about the good that Mom's oils are doing, and even go so far as to ask mom to make something special for friends in need ... I think that says something louder than any banner, photo, or wordy blog.

Essential oils... not just a fade, but a way of making life better by getting back to Nature.

Want to try but not sure what to try first?  I highly suggest the Introduction Trio of Peppermint, Lavender, and Lemon. It allows you the ability to try the most popular, most versitile oils offered for one lost cost ($26.67 retail). 
If you join as a Perferred Member ($25), you will receive 20% off retail prices.
If you join as a Wellness Advocate ($35), you will receive 25% off retail prices and have access to many other wonderful offers.

There is also a great series of videos happening May 11 through May 18.  See all the good that oils have to offer you, your family, and friends.

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Hope you all had a great weekend... Let the Revolution Begin!

Mel 
www.mydoterra.com/melkiper

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With 25+ additional presenters sharing their expertise about essential oils, this invaluable (and FREE) resource is intended for everyone everywhere!

Better yet, if you register today, you’ll have access to the following FREE GIFTS as soon as you register!

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www.mydoterra.com/melkiper/

When Mother Nature provides the Medicine...

When Mother Nature provides the medicine...

People all across the world are scrambling to find natural solutions to their health problems. Of all the “alternative” options, essential oils are currently the hottest trend toward regaining control of your health!

WHY ATTEND?

With 31 presentations containing relevant evidence and practical advice from the experts, The Essential Oils Revolution will help you use essential oils effectively and confidently. This event is the first-ever, online, brand-generic event to include experts from every field, including aromatherapy, direct sales, medicine and research.

  

Register for FREE now at the following link:

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Important Things You’ll Learn About Essential Oils:

• Understand what essential oils are and why they are popular today
• Why essential oils are nature’s BEST medicine
• How to use essential oils safely and effectively
• Tips for regaining control of your health with essential oils
• Pain and stress remedies using essential oils
• Culinary uses for essential oils
• How to use essential oils for high performance health
• Essential oils for animal aromatherapy
• And so much more!

  

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• EARLY ACCESS to Dr. Axe’s expert talk, Essential Oils for Gut, Thyroid and Adrenals
• EARLY ACCESS to Dr. Pappas’ expert talk, Essential Oil Adulteration
• The King’s Medicine Cabinet Essential Oils eGuide by Dr. Josh Axe
• The Essential Homestead: Using Essential Oils in the Home, Barnyard and Beyond eBook by Jill Winger
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Mel

www.doterra.com/Melkiper/

Spotlight Oil - Lavender

Lavender - There are so many benefits, uses, positive properties of this oil, the list is a long one.

What makes it so useful? 

Some of the properties of Lavender oil include: 

It is an Analgesic - it is a pain reducer/reliever, especially good for scrapes, cuts, minor burns

It is an Anticoagulant - it can slow or inhibit the coagulation of the blood
It is an Anti-convulsant - it can help soothe or ease the contraction of the muscles
It is an Antidepressant - it can help alleviate depression and lift one's mood and sense of well-being
It is an Anti-fungal - it is effective in the fight against fungal and bacterial infections
It is an Antihistamine - it inhibits the effects of histamine especially in the treatment of allergies and combined with Lemon and Peppermint
It is an Anti-inflammatory - it helps reduce inflammation of various kinds, including bug bites/stings
It is an Antiseptic - it helps prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms,especially good on small open cuts, scrapes or other wounds

It is an Antioxic - it has an antibody that counteracts a toxin, promoting overall health well-being 

Because of the properties listed above, plus so many others, the health benefits are numerous.  I found a fabulously informative web page on the Health Benefits of Lavender:

Health Benefits of Lavender

Some of the benefits highlighted on this page include: Bug Repellent, Sleep, Nervous System, Acne, Pain Relief, Urine Flow, Respiratory Disorders, Hair Care, Cancer, Blood Circulation, Digestion, Immunity, General Skin Care.

In what ways can you use Lavender?  Oh my!  The lists of uses are as varied as the people who use it!  A few great websites listing the uses:

Sustainable Baby Steps - Uses of pure Lavender Oil

doTERRA Blog - Lavender Oil

Sarah Titus - 100 Uses for Lavender EO

In my own house, I have put this oil to a number of positive uses. 

I put 2 drops in a gel cap with 2 drops Peppermint and 2 drops Lemon and use it to fight allergies. In Florida, where it seems like living things bloom all year round, an allergy pill that works around the clock, every season (yes, we DO have seasons - some people call them Tree Pollen, Ragweed, Grass, and Flowers).

I have used Lavender on fire any bites. One drop stops the sting and itch from those nasty critters.

I have used it stop hiccups.  Yes, hiccups. Smelling Lavender stops hiccups. Weird but true. I got this tip from The Healer Girl (she is the reason I started using oils).

I have used Lavender to stop bleeding from cat scratches.

I use Lavender in a roller bottle mix that I put on my feet every night to help me sleep.

I have used it in my skin care oil.

I have used it in my bath sugar scrub.

I have added it to my vinegar mix for cleaning our kitchen counters (helps knock out some of the vinegar smell, plus it adds an extra anti-bacterial property.)

I have passed along samples and roller bottle mixes to friends and family for small children who have allergies and/or need sleep relief. 

So many positive uses and benefits to Lavender, why not try it yourself and see what you can benefit from it.  For friends and family who have asked what to start with, I always suggest the Intro Trio pack - it consists of 5ml bottles of Lavender, Peppermint, and Lemon.  

On the main page of my site, you can Join and Save - a Preferred Membership is $25 and gives you 20% off the retail price - no long term commitment - just great prices on fabulous oils and products, while a Wholesale Membership for $35 will give you 25% off retail and other assorted benefits.

Essential Oils are a perfect start to a healthier (chemical-free) lifestyle.  

Our ancestors used the land to help them and their families.. Why not see all the good Mother Nature can do for you and your family?

Read, Research and Try:

Mel Kiper - doTERRA site

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog.  Feel free to comment, or send me a message. I love hearing feedback and hearing personal success stories!

Mel

DIY Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin

I have a confession to make.  

I have dry skin. 

Really, dry skin.  So dry, in fact, that conventional cleansers only strip away what little moisture I have on my face.  I sometimes feel like my face is under shrink-wrap just from rinsing with water. Yes, that dry.

Since I started using doTERRA essential oils, I have tried a variety of mixes to help with the dry skin, and I have finally concocted a mix that works really well for me.

I call it... Face Elixir.  (Fancy, yes, I know!)

It is a trial and error type recipe, but the end result makes my skin super soft, supple, and best of all, not "my-face-will-crack-if-I-smile" dry.  I started out using a mix of Frankincense, Myrrh and FCO, but it just wasn't moisturizing enough, or lasting throughout the day for me.  So I started adding a little of this and blending with a little of that, and below is what I came up with that finally worked:

The ingredients I used:

1/4 cup Shea Nut Oil (I used Life-Flo brand from Whole Foods)
3/4 cup Coconut Oil (I used Nature's Way from Whole Foods)
5 drops Juniper Berry
5 drops Cedarwood
5 drops Cypress
5 drops Patchouli
5 drops Helichrysum
5 drops Ylang Ylang
5 drops Myrrh
5 drops Frankincense
3 drops Geranium (only 3 because it is a STRONG smell)
3/4 Tbsp Beeswax (optional)

Glass Bowl for mixing
Glass jar with lid for storing

In a glass bowl, I mixed the Shea Nut oil and Coconut oil together until the coconut oil melted, and they were well-blended. I then added all the essential oils - you can choose to use more or less and pick and choose whichever ones you prefer - this is an very oily mix. Cover and place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to cool.

Once cooled, take bowl out of the refrigerator and mix with hand mixer for 3-5 minutes. The mixture should whip up white and fluffy. This makes quite a bit of face elixir, so you will likely have lots left over after filling up your glass container. I keep my extra in the fridge.  (Note: it gets solid when kept in the fridge).  

For the mix I use every day, I put just enough of my elixir mix to fill a small 4 oz glass jar with lid.  I also added 1/2 Tbsp of melted beeswax to jar and stirred.  It developed a soft solid layer across the top, but my mix stays liquid.
A thought I had this morning is to get a glass pump bottle and fill it with the elixir, and leave out the beeswax.

To use: I dip the pad of my finger in to the elixir and dab on my face, then lightly rub in to my skin.  A little bit goes a long way.  

My face stays hydrated and soft all day.  I use a little more at night before I go to bed, and just let my skin drink in the oils.


So, why did I choose the oils listed above?  Well, because in one way or another they are all good for my skin!  Here are some of the benefits from doTERRA's website about each of the oils listed above:

Juniper Berry

Supports healthy kidney and urinary function

May benefit problematic skin areas

Acts as a natural cleansing and detoxifying agent

Helps relieve tension and stress

Cedarwood

Supports and maintains healthy respiratory function

Helps skin recover quickly

Promotes clear, healthy skin

Relaxing and soothing aroma, perfect for massage therapy

Cypress

Assists with clear breathing

Promotes healthy respiratory function

Soothes tight, tense muscles

Supports localized blood flow

Beneficial for oily skin conditions

Patchouli

Grounding, balancing effect on emotions

Helps skin recover quickly

Reduces the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks

Helichrysum

Helps skin recover quickly

Promotes healthy liver function

Supports localized blood flow

Ylang Ylang

Helps balance hormones

Promotes healthy skin and hair

Lifts mood while having a calming effect

Myrrh

Powerful cleansing properties, especially for the mouth and throat

Soothing to the skin; promotes a smooth, youthful-looking complexion

Promotes emotional balance and well-being

Frankincense

Helps build and maintain a healthy immune system

Promotes cellular health

Reduces the appearance of scars and stretch marks

Geranium

Promotes clear, healthy skin

Helps calm nerves and lessen anxiety

Supports liver health

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. If you are interested in learning more about the oils I use, feel free to email me ( melkee614@gmail.com ) or check out my webpage: www.doterra.com/melkiper

Have a great day!

Mel