There are a few things that I have incorporated into my daily health and wellness regime that I now feel is complete since stumbling across the Medical Medium’s Thyroid Healing book almost three months ago and started the thyroid healing virus cleanse. (I also have an exciting announcement at the end so please read on.)
The cleanse especially has been the catalyst to which I am now able to start moving and enjoying movement (not exercise, just movement which is a privilege, thanks to a great concept I learnt from Tanya Shadbolt at Elements of Strength) by enjoying walks again and actually taking in my surrounds. I took my first 15 minute walk the other day in months, and have since walked another two times this week. I am breathing more deeply and meditating. I am songwriting and recording my songs. I am laughing more and enjoying more social outings, especially finding it easier to go out of an evening (which was basically non-existent previously).
So what else, in addition to the cleanse, has helped me get to where I am now?
Essential oils!! (ASEA redox signalling molecules are another, an amazing new health technology which I go into more detail about in my blog post here, very exciting find! Depends on which blog you read first!).
Essential Oils
I have been using essential oils for a number of years as a way to relax, destress, help me sleep, relieve anxiety and boost my moods. I only had a handful of the most common oils which were mostly given to me: lavender, ylang ylang, patchouli, jasmine and cedar wood. I would diffuse the oils and apply topically depending on what I needed. The oils were most helpful in getting me through the years of caring for my late husband, Matthew, and grieving him following his death in August 2015 (this is ongoing but getting easier to manage).
A year ago I was introduced to doTerra Essential oils through a friend, and there was something about the company, their ethics and quality of their products that drew me to begin trying their oils. They do not test on, or condone testing on animals. The oils are natural, pure, therapeutic grade and sourced from the four corners of the world, while striving to be sustainable. DoTerra also give back through their charity Healing Hands, and by partnering with the Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) Rescue Organisation (rescue children from sex trafficking).
So based on the above I began ordering a few oils each month that I felt I would use to help me with my day to day health and wellbeing. NB. You can use any brand of essential oils as long as you are happy with the quality of the oils and the ethics of the company providing the oils. My personal choice is DoTerra.
I have since built up a nice little collection of oils, oil blends and other natural DoTerra products that were relevant to me, my family and my household. These products have made a HUGE contribution as I began to switch to a non-tox house. I wanted to make sure that not only was I helping the environment, but that I was being mindful of what chemicals I was using for cleaning and putting on my body, that could be affecting my health and my family’s health.
So far I have converted the following cleaning products in my house to homemade natural ones since starting this project:
- Dishwashing liquid
- Dishwashing tabs
- Rinse Aid
- Laundry detergent
- Kitchen cleaning spray
- Bathroom cleaning spray
- Toilet cleaning liquid
- Toilet/room deodorising spray
- Instant Antibacterial hand sanitiser
- Antibacterial foaming hand soap
- Perfumes
- Cat deterrent spray (to stop clawing furniture and carpet)
- Insect bite itch relief blend
- Travel sickness blend
I have used DoTerra DIY recipes on their website, some that have been shared in groups, and most recently from an excellent book called Naturally Inspired – DIY Recipe Book, by Krissy Ballinger (The Inspired Little Pot), to make most of the above items (which I purchased after being lucky enough to meet Krissy and hear her speak at a recent day workshop in Hobart).
My next project is to swap our body products to non-tox natural products, whether I make them myself or source organic, additive-free alternatives.
Please let me know if you want any DIY recipes or ideas from the above content that you’d like to know more about, or you have something of your own to share! I will drip-feed more things as I come across them.
Exciting Announcement!!
I’m so enjoying using essential oils and making my own products as part of my day to day health and wellness regime, that I’m excited to announce that I am launching my own business selling essential oils here, and soon to make my own products to sell, under the From Chronic To Cured banner, along with selling redox signalling molecules in the form of gel and liquid – see blog post here for more information on the molecules, what they are and how to purchase!
I am proud to be affiliated with doTerra Essential oils! I’d be more than happy to order any oils for you (plus postage if not local – Hobart, Tasmania). If you’re interested in purchasing your own DoTerra oils as a wholesaler then please let me know also, I can assist you with setting this up, so easy!! You can check out their range of oils on the above DoTerra website link and contact me to place an order.
As soon as I have homemade products (such as natural perfumes and cleaning products) available to purchase I will put them up on my Facebook page, From Chronic to Cured and share the range. Please like and share the page too!
To Sum Up…
I can honestly say I have never been so motivated to live and enjoy life to the fullest as I do right now. Everything that has happened in my life has gotten me to this point, for whatever reason, and I am not spending any more time than I absolutely have to in being chronically unwell. I’m ready to live again and even more so since turning 40 last month!! WOOHOO!
So until next time…look after yourselves 💚🥰
Terese Millhouse - From Chronic to Cured 