Coco for Coconut Oil

I am seriously OBSESSED with coconut oil. It has so many uses, I can't even begin to go into all of them here. Google search "101 uses for coconut oil" and let your mind be blown.

Awhile back, I blogged that I was going to take a tablespoon of coconut oil a day, with a drop of oregano essential oil.

That lasted exactly one day.

The texture of cold coconut oil (if you have never used it, it turns solid at room temperature) was just too gross for me. No, thanks, I thought.

I did continue taking the oregano oil in a shot of water instead of the coconut oil and it worked wonders. Completely cleared up the congestion I had in my chest and I think brought up some gunk left over from finally quitting smoking last year. I highly recommend it as a natural antibiotic BUT ONLY USE THERAPEUTIC GRADE OILS! You cannot ingest any old oil. I use Young Living essential oils and love them. 

I still use coconut oil all the time. I make toothpaste out of it, I use it in place of conditioner and lotion, and I try to cook with it.

After reading this article, I will be cooking with a lot more of it! Incorporating just one tablespoon of coconut oil in your diet can help you lose weight and help with cardiovascular health. That's a big win-win for me, and a lot of folks with Addison's, who struggle with weight loss and heart issues.

Speaking of heart issues, I just bought a used FitBit Charge HR. It records my heart rate day and night! I'm thinking everyone with Addison's should have one of these! I just got it yesterday evening so I am looking forward to seeing today's results, but as of yesterday it looks like I am still tachycardic through much of the day. Looks like I get to see my doctor this week ;)

More on the Fitbit in my next post. In the meanwhile, go get yourself some cold-pressed, virgin (unrefined) coconut oil!

Love,

an Addison alien

who isn't getting paid by the coconut people, promise

Good Morning

Since I promised to record all the treatments I am trying, I had to add this. I am taking a tablespoon of coconut oil every day, with a drop of oregano essential oil.

Supposedly, eating coconut oil will actually help you lose weight, help your hair grow, and give you healthier looking skin. I'll let you know if any of that happens.

I think it will for sure affect my hair. I foster puppies and I always add coconut oil to their food to get the coats nice and shiny. Not sure why I never thought of doing it for myself.

The oregano is for a cough I've had off and on for the last couple of weeks. I also have not been putting Thieves blend essential oils on my feet every night like I usually do. Shame on me!

If you think you want to try this at home, there are two things you must know. I only use Young Living essential oils because they are 100% pure so you can ingest them. Other essential oils are cut with chemicals you do not want to be swallowing. And unrefined, virgin coconut oil is the best.

I used to catch every cold I came near but since I started using essential oils, I haven't been truly sick once. I might get a headache or a bit of a cough or sore throat, but it never turns into a full blown head cold. And it almost always happens when I forget to use my oils for a few days.  I'm usually better as soon as I start using my oils again. It's pretty awesome.

Granted, my quitting smoking coincided with my starting essential oils, so I guess it's probably the combo of both that should get the credit.

If you want to quit smoking, I highly recommend the book "The Easy Way to Quit Smoking" by Allen Carr. Also hypnotherapy. And prayer.

Lots and lots of prayer.

Love,

an Addison alien