Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 I've been taking VCO since February, working very slowly up to 3 tbs per day (minimum) which I have now been at for about 2 months. I've been taking my basal body temperature practically every day (!) since I started, and, allowing for my monthly cycle, I noticed a definite rise in temps from February to about September. Since then, however, the average temps have dropped quite dramatically - almost back to the lows of last February. :-( I've been quite stressed (emotionally) over the past few months, so that could be the reason, but I'm also wondering whether the season also affects body temperature, and a rise in summer and dip in winter is normal in basal body temperatures. Another reason: could it be that the effect of taking VCO " wears off " over time? If anybody has any clues - please let me know! Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 Hi Alobar I take a great interest in good, nourishing and healthy food and think I'm probably pressing all the right buttons. I've been a low carber for nearly 4 years and avoid all grains and sugar. I make all my own stocks, soups and stews and avoid processed foods completely. I never eat junk food (and I mean never), and eat fresh meat, poultry, fish, cheese, nuts, seeds and lots of fruit and vegetables. I eat plenty of natural fats (butter, cream, cheese, olive oil) and also make kefir. On top of the supplementation with VCO, I also take approx 600 mg EPA fatty acids in capsule form, together with a good multivitamin containing selenium, magnesium, zinc, etc. I lead a busy active lifestyle, and do 2 hours of Pilates each week. Generally my health is excellent - I am very rarely ill, even with colds, and I feel better than I felt when I was 20 years younger! I have, however, suffered from various annoying symptoms which I have come to realise could be related to hypothyroid problems and I am keen to do what I can through nutritional means and avoid resorting to medications if at all possible. That's me in a nutshell! I will continue with the VCO and see how it goes. I might increase to 4 tbs. After Christmas, things might settle down again, I hope. Katy > > Re: Temperature drop? > > > > > > > > Thanks for your suggestions. > > > > I would like to be able to address my stress issues, but they are > > mostly beyond my control and I am doing what I can. > > What is the rest of your diet? Just as coconut oil helps > stimulate the thyroid, there are probably other foods which depress > the thyroid. > > Alobar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 Hi Kim VCO helps to support adrenals, too, doesn't it? I also try to eat plenty of zucchini as I've read that helps too, together with the rest of my diet, which I think is very . Do you have any other suggestions? Katy > maybe work on your adrenals...??? > Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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