The Curious Coconut

The Curious Coconut Modern Science. Ancestral Wisdom. Vibrant Health. Geek out on the science behind Paleo/Primal/Real Food living, plus get tips and recipes!

I reversed obesity and regained my health by following a paleo/primal diet. I am a scientist by training and have a BS and MS in neuroscience. My site contains my thoughts on diet, health, nutrition, medicine, and ancestral living and discusses the science behind it all.

This is 37 💙 🥾⛰🏜😌This year will be full of exploring the stunning natural beauty that New Mexico has to offer. I went on...
08/28/2021

This is 37 💙 🥾⛰🏜😌

This year will be full of exploring the stunning natural beauty that New Mexico has to offer. I went on a birthday eve hike yesterday afternoon in the Sandia foothills and traversed 2.25 miles with 465ft elevation gain (ending at 6800 ft) and I'm filled with so much gratitude for how much my body can do now compared to last year, when walking 1 block on flat ground made my heart rate skyrocket to the 160s-170s thanks to . Oh, and I'd get severe post-exertion malaise after those walks, too, to where I'd be bed bound for days with piercing headaches, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, severe GI issues, brain fog and memory problems. ☹️

Some people experience elevation sickness, but I feel like I'm experiencing elevation WELLNESS! Well, it probably has more to do with getting out of the humid and moldy south than anything, but still. I have more energy here, am sleeping better, have a MUCH bigger appetite (sorely needed since I lost 20+ lbs and feel like I'm just skin and bones after my horrible long covid experience), and my brain works better too.

It's been a bit slow for us to get settled in here, but SOON I will be getting back into producing new recipes and other wellness and beauty content for my website. Thank you for being patient with me since I caught covid last June. It turned my world upside down and I had to take such a looooong hiatus from work to recover. I'm ready to get back in now!

36 was a dark, dark year for me. I spent most of it pretty disabled from being a long hauler. I honestly didn't believe I would survive at times. But here I am. A survivor.

P.S. if you're also in ABQ you can come see me next Sunday the 5th 10-2 at the .abq at our booth 💙 these pics ain't nothing compared to the prints I'm bringing 😉

HOME AT LAST - after two grueling 18-20 hr days with me driving our truck and Andy driving the moving truck from Memphis...
08/02/2021

HOME AT LAST - after two grueling 18-20 hr days with me driving our truck and Andy driving the moving truck from Memphis to Oklahoma City to Albuquerque with our four furbabies, WE'RE HOME! I can already feel how much better the dry elevated climate here is for my health. Our home is so cute and our neighborhood beautiful and quiet. I'm overwhelmed at how many amazing gluten-free food options there are here, and with the natural beauty of this place. I'm sharing lots of tidbits in my stories and will get back to posting more in the feed soon, after we get more unpacked!

I am so incredibly grateful for all of my friends on both ends of the move who helped, we could not have done this without it. It's bittersweet because I miss Memphis but at the same time am enthralled with Albuquerque. Hope y'all have a great week, and I'll see you more soon!

Hello friends, I'm happy to share with you how much better I am doing now thanks to a combo of getting the Pfizer vaccin...
07/09/2021

Hello friends, I'm happy to share with you how much better I am doing now thanks to a combo of getting the Pfizer vaccine series, tons of rest and rehab, Chinese medicine, and healthy lifestyle habits. So good, in fact, that I will be at our Mobius Theorybooth at Memphis Crafts & Drafts Festivaltomorrow 7/10 from 10-4 at Crosstown Concourse!
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It's the last show we will be doing in Memphis before we embark on our move to Albuquerque, New Mexico 🏜 I would love to see as many of you fellow Memphians as I can tomorrow! I'll have all 3 of my cookbooks and bags of my vegan and Paleo Cheese Mix from Legit Bread Company available for purchase. There will be a deep "pandemic special" on all of my existing Memphis photo prints as well.
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Eek, I know this is a lot of news all at once! I have a lot to say both about my recovery and what led to our decision to move to NM, and I will share those updates on my website soon. I will say that my therapy journey treating has played a significant role in both areas. Traumatized bodies, especially belonging to women, do not heal well or easily until the trauma is healed.
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And I'm absolutely stoked for you to see the new kitchen I'll have the honor to cook in in NM. It's freshly remodeled, huge, absolutely beautiful, and has a GAS STOVE 🙌
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That's all for now. You'll see me start to show up in stories again too. And be sure to follow too if you like free stuff and safer skincare and makeup! I'm having a huge moving special over there too 😉💄

An update... 💙 @ Memphis, Tennessee
03/23/2021

An update... 💙

@ Memphis, Tennessee

I'm thinking that some bagels might be the perfect treat for Christmas morning. Bubo very strongly agrees 😹 There is a ...
12/24/2020

I'm thinking that some bagels might be the perfect treat for Christmas morning. Bubo very strongly agrees 😹 There is a mix and an mix and both are delish and toast up to have a nice cronch, the reason why Bubo tried to steak mine right outta my hand last time I made them. Pick up a bag of my Paleo and AIP cheese mix while you're at it! Actually, you really need to check out the full lineup of mixes, swipe to see all 12 on display, there are 4 other collaborators in addition to yours truly.
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www.legitbreadcompany.com @ Memphis, Tennessee

I know you're probably tired of hearing about sales and deals by now, but just in case I wanted to share my top favorite...
11/30/2020

I know you're probably tired of hearing about sales and deals by now, but just in case I wanted to share my top favorite deals happening today:
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💙Perfect Supplements -30% off plus an extra 10% off with code CURIOUS. Their magnesium has been life-changing for me in my long haul journey (prescribed by my neurologist) and their collagen is another staple for gut and skin health. Family owned by wonderful folks who go above and beyond to ensure the purity and performance of their offerings.
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💙Primally Pure - 25% off with code CURIOUS25. Their stone is my fave for facial work, that comb edge is a must for working on lines and wrinkles. I also love their Plumping mask with bakuchiol, deodorant, and holiday candles!
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💙 Sauna space - 15% off with code CURIOUS and a free Photon lamp (what I use) with any sauna purchase. I've been using my Photon for a month and I'm surprised at how noticeable the positive effects are: reduced brain fog, increased energy, reduced pain, great for relaxing and also ensuring a cat comes to sit in my lap 😹
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💙 Beautycounter - 15% off and free shipping. This new mini set launched today and has my top 3 fave products included! The vit C serum and resurfacing peel work day and night on hyperpigmentation, fine lines, texture, and to give you that GLOW ✨ and the brightening oil assists and is perfect for doing .
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Clickable links in my stories today and bio inside my 2020 Gift Guide blog post! DM me if you have questions.
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https://thecuriouscoconut.com/blog/clean-living-gift-guide-2020 @ Memphis, Tennessee

My 2020 Clean Living Gift Guide is live and features a ton of exclusive discount codes just for you 💰⠀This is my second ...
11/28/2020

My 2020 Clean Living Gift Guide is live and features a ton of exclusive discount codes just for you 💰
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This is my second year intentionally focusing on sharing small and micro businesses, women-owned, BIPOC-owned, and B Corporations conducting ethical and sustainable business.
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It's also got details about cookbook number 3 from yours truly, hitting shelves Jan 5th. 🎉 Click the link in my bio to go to my website and read the guide and get the deets!
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My Black Friday/Cyber Monday favorites are included in the guide, and most of my coupon codes stack with the public sales!
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https://thecuriouscoconut.com/blog/clean-living-gift-guide-2020 @ Memphis, Tennessee

I hope you have a good day yesterday for Thanksgiving even though it probably looked different than you're used to. It d...
11/28/2020

I hope you have a good day yesterday for Thanksgiving even though it probably looked different than you're used to. It did for me! had a lazy day and make mofongo. He picked up fresh chicharrones, I made sofrito from my Latin Paleo cookbook and used it to marinate lion's mane mushrooms for me and turkey breast steaks for Andy. Recipe for how to make mofongo is both on my website and in the book. It's one of my favorite dishes ever! Green plantains are fried and smashed with chicharrones and garlic, shaped into a bowl and stuffed with filling of choice.

https://thecuriouscoconut.com/latin-american-paleo-cooking @ Memphis, Tennessee

I HAVE A FAINT SENSE OF SWEET TASTE AGAIN!! 🙌 For 21+ weeks since I had acute , I've had a complete and total loss of a...
11/01/2020

I HAVE A FAINT SENSE OF SWEET TASTE AGAIN!! 🙌 For 21+ weeks since I had acute , I've had a complete and total loss of ability to taste sweetness 🍭
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I've tested it pretty much daily with things like sugar or honey directly on my tongue. It's pretty wild to have them register as absolutely nothing! Since it had been gone for such a long time, I had begun to fear it may never return 😞
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But! This morning I was drinking my electrolytes (with real sugar) as usual and I almost dropped the glass because I was so startled to realize it tasted SO different and I could actually detect the sweetness! 🧐😳😱🥺😭🙏😁
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It's been a long time since I've bawled happy tears like I did today. I'm SO encouraged by this shift, even though it is small. I'd say I can only taste 5-10% of what's there. But what a wonderful experience it is to taste the depth and nuance that sweetness gives to food!!
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Then I got glammed up while riding that emotional high because we filmed a brand video for this morning. I had so much fun doing a full face of makeup with mostly all new products!
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I used the new talc-free Golden Hour Palette (4 eyeshadows, blush, highlighter) by Beautycounter, limited edition Beyond Gloss in Wildberry, brow gel, volumizing mascara, and Skin Twin foundation with Creamy Concealer applied with the Better Blender. OMG how did I not care about beauty blenders before?! I'm never going back now! It made application so easy and quick. Also, every new batch of color cosmetics is triple screened by 3rd party labs for heavy metal contamination, that's a big reason why I trust Beautycounter makeup!
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Thank you to everyone who has held space for me during this recovery, and for being excited and happy for me to have this win. I am so grateful for such a kind and thoughtful community here, and every message has lifted me up. 🙏
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@ Memphis, Tennessee

What's helped me heal from ? Yesterday I shared a list of all the symptoms I've endured these last 5 months. Today I wa...
10/23/2020

What's helped me heal from ? Yesterday I shared a list of all the symptoms I've endured these last 5 months. Today I want to share what's helped me recover. Disclaimer: consult a physician for medical advice. ⁣⁣⠀
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☯️Chinese medicine: hands down the most effective at providing clear reduction and even elimination of symptoms. Acupuncture, custom raw herbs, and dietary prescriptions have worked wonders for me and given me glimpses of feeling normal again. ⁣⁣⠀
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☯️Qigong: rooted in Chinese medicine, related to Tai chi, this gentle form of moving meditation has been accessible to me so I'm not completely sedentary. Visit flowingzen.com/amanda for a free 3+ hr introductory workshop, a gift to help the community during these stressful times⁣⁣⠀
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🍜Mostly vegetarian/meatless diet: focusing on lots of soups (sometimes with chicken broth, but mostly veggie), non-starchy veg, beans, GF grains (coix and rice) has reduced fatigue, headaches, and digestive issues. I'm slowly adding meat back in and mostly treating it as a condiment.⁣⁣⠀
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💊Low dose naltrexone: this is even being studied for COVID in a clinical trial. I started on 8/3 and think it has helped keep my mood stable. In the last month it's finally started help me sleep better. I wonder how much worse I would have been without it!⁣⁣⠀
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🧘🏻‍♀️Meditation: I'm a veteran meditator (started at age 16) and it has kept me grounded and helped me work through difficult emotions related to my situation. I also enrolled in a 8wk course to deepen and expand my practice. ⁣⁣⠀
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🗣Therapy & : this chronic illness experience has triggered some deep childhood trauma, and reprocessing it with EMDR and processing with tools like sand tray and art therapy have had profound positive impacts. ⁣⁣⠀
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🛌REST: learning to embrace rest and allowing myself to sleep as much as I need (some nights 10-12hrs) has been non-negotiable. I've gotten quite skilled at hearing the subtle (and loud) messages from my body that my energy is depleted and I need to lie down. No more fighting through and crashing, or conflating my value with my "productivity" (because healing is productive!)⁣⁣⠀
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CONTINUED⬇️ @ Memphis, Tennessee

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