The sun is out full time these days, at least here in the desert! Most of us, especially those of us with children, are spending more and more time outside, soaking up the Vitamin D and filling our cups with warmth and solar energy. I don't know about you but these days I look for the following when it comes to non-toxic natural sunscreen: It must be a reef safe sunscreenIt must be a plant based sun screenIt must offer strong SPF protection against UV rays and free radicalsIt must be ... continue reading...
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Coconut Oil Lube For Intimate Uses
I get a lot of emails asking about coconut oil use in the bedroom. While blissfully unaware that I was turning into the coconut oil lube go-to, I happily shared both my knowledge and experience with anyone who inquired. Oh yeah folks! It's time to get down and dirty with Hybrid Rasta Mama! Important Note - I am going to be deliberate in my word choice throughout this post. So I apologize now if I offend your sensibilities with my Victorian-era infused word choice. I just want to stay off ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil for the Immune System
That time of year crept up on us again. You know what I am talking about. The time when “achoo,” “hack, hack, hack,” and “sniffle, snarf, snort” become background noise in our daily lives. With cooler weather comes the onslaught of germs. Cold, flues, and other viruses are out in full force. No matter how many times you wash your hands, it seems like some little buggy will invade your body, leaving all kinds of miserable side effects in its wake. What’s a body to do? It is hard to know ... continue reading...
11 Benefits of Eating Coconut During Pregnancy
In tropical countries all over the world, coconuts have long been praised as having fertility and pregnancy enhancing properties. In India, for example, a woman hoping to conceive will go to her priest for a special coconut. Thai babies receive, as their first solid food, three spoonfuls of soft coconut meat from their priests. A Balinese woman is forbidden to touch a coconut tree for fear she will drain its fertility into her own. Pregnant women from tropical countries consume large amounts of ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil For Erectile Dysfunction
This post has been a long time coming. Seriously. Ever since my 333 Uses For Coconut Oil post went viral, my male audience has emailed me time and time again, asking for more information about coconut oil for erectile dysfunction. We aren’t talking about “too stressed out to make it work today” dysfunction. Or “baby is crying in the other room and my wife is distracted by it” dysfunction. No, we are talking about true erectile dysfunction. The type that tags along with aging, medical issues, ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil Bath Bombs
By now, you all know that I try to find as many ways to incorporate coconut oil into our daily lives. Since I enjoy a good bath (it’s my only chance to get 15 mostly uninterrupted minutes a few nights a week), I like to make a large batch of bath bombs using coconut oil. My other secret ingredient is herb infused water! These coconut oil bath bombs feel incredible once they dissolve in the water. They are fun to make and easy for children to help with. They are also a great addition to your ... continue reading...
Is Coconut Oil Safe Babies?
“Safe.” I sort of dislike that word. Because really, the definition of safe and safety has soooooo dang much wiggle room both in the actual definition and in its interpretation. The safety of using a specific product depends on so many factors including the actual person using it. So really, defining something as safe is, in my opinion, a bit arbitrary and a bit reckless. What I might be able to use without horrid repercussions might not be the best product for you. See where I am going ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil for Eczema
Itch, itch, itch. Scratch, scratch, scratch. Chronic inflammation of the skin, accompanied by intense itching is most commonly diagnosed as eczema. Eczema is a form of dermatitis (which means inflammation of the skin) that flares up time and time again. It usually starts in early childhood and tends to run in families. The severity and duration of flare-ups varies from person to person, and from time to time in the same person. It affects 15 million Americans, including 10-20% of infants. ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil For Breastfeeding
What a lovely set of coconuts! Stop for a second and give that some thought. I know I am not the only person who honestly sees the similarities between coconuts and breasts. I mean, seriously. Coconuts. Breasts. Coconuts. Breasts.Same general shape. Come in all sizes. Produce milk. There is a reason the coconut and the breast are so similar! Both contain life-giving properties for nursing mothers and their babies! Coconut Oil For Breastfeeding The unique ... continue reading...
333 Uses For Coconut Oil – The Ultimate Guide On How To Use Coconut Oil!
Coconut Oil. It's many uses and benefits have been praised, then vilified, then praised again. That's why I love to write about it so much. It truly is a fascinating oil with so much to offer! As I continue on my own quest for knowledge about health and wellness, I have remained committed to learning more and more about how to use coconut oil. I have spent countless hours reading through all of the comments made about my coconut oil posts. I have researched far and wide. And what I bring to ... continue reading...
Your Guide To Oil Pulling With Coconut Oil
Oil pulling was discovered by world renowned physician Dr. F. Karach, M.D., while suffering horribly from a blood disease. Like millions of Americans and people around the world, he sought out a solution for his pain. He tried everything until he came upon Oil Pulling, a term he coined. During his study, he realized that oil actually has healing micro-organisms that can treat most medical ailments. What Is Oil Pulling? Oil Pulling is an easy process that only takes 15-20 minutes a ... continue reading...
Nipples, Lady Bits, and Coconut Oil
Nipples. Lady Bits. Coconut Oil. Yessum – you read that right! Coconut oil is pretty amazing stuff and it wasn't until after I began my journey towards living a natural lifestyle that I discovered just how multi-functional coconut oil really is. Us moms have to stick together when it comes to uh, em, “woman issues.” I mean, if you can't discuss cracked nipples and dried up, worn out lady parts with other moms then who in the heck are you supposed to turn to? I thought that ... continue reading...