Regulating Glucose Levels

My family background has strong link to Type 2 Diabetes. When I was pregnant with my children, I had gestational diabetes... I injected insulin almost every time I eat. Some times I managed it, but other times it went too high or too low.

2 years after I gave birth to my youngest, I was diagnosed with diabetes. It didn't surprise me because I was told since I was a little girl that I would become a diabetic. But I was not over weight, I live a healthy lifestyle, I eat healthy... why should I "inherit" this curse? I cried out to God. While trying to manage my glucose, I worked very hard in exercising and dieting. Unfortunately I continue to go on a glucose rolling coaster, up and down on a daily basis and it was very exhausting.

After using the essential oils for other minors issues (like teeth grinding, cold, sore throat, wrinkles etc), I read about Ocotea. Extracted from an Ecuadorian tree, Ocotea has shown great potential in lowering blood sugar, lowering cortisol, digestive support, and as a disinfectant, antidiarrheal, antifungal and antiparasitic.

I put my brand new bottle of Ocotea to test the moment it was delivered to my home. That same evening, we went to a buffet dinner... by that time I probably have not eaten any dessert, carbohydrate or sweets for at least year. I took two drops under my tongue and ate my heart out... 2 hours later I tested, and it was PERFECT! I could not believe my eyes! So I took it for two more weeks and yes, I had wonderful numbers! That's when I started believing that the oils are truly God's extension of healing!

Now, I am regulating my glucose levels without needles. I still live a healthy lifestyle and watch what I eat, but with the help of Ocotea and other essential oils, I am able to have a good quality of life!

A few FACTS about Ocotea:

Did you know that the Ocotea tree is distinctively separated into male and female trees? And it is the female trees that produce foliage that is suitable for therapeutic grade essential oil!

A Bit More FACTS:

Unlike Cinnamon or Cinnamon Bark oil, Ocotea oil has a very low amount of the cinnamaldehyde compound. In Cinnamon you will find levels of cinnamaldehyde around at 50% or higher, whereas Ocotea only contains 5% or less. Cinnamaldehyde is the compound that creates skin sensitivity when you apply the oil. At high doses it can all have a toxic effect. Ocotea essential oils low level means that there are are no safety concerns, it can though depending on skin sensitivity still create a feeling of heat when applied so dilution is a good idea.

Ocotea has the highest level of alpha-humulene of any essential oil. Alpha-humulene can balance the body’s internal response to irritation. 

What are the Therapeutic uses for Octoea Oil?

• Analgesic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antibacterial 
• Antifungal 
• Antidiarrhea 
• Antiparasitic 
• Antithrombotic 
• Disinfectant
• Eupetic

What are the Documented Uses of Ocotea Oil?

Arthritis, Athletes Foot, Bee Stings, Blood Clots, Candida. Dental Infections, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Digestive Concerns, Food cravings, Fungal Infections, Hypoglycemia, Lowering Cortisol Levels, Bacterial Infections, Inflammation both internal and external, Insect Bites, Parasites, Weight Loss

How to Use Ocotea Essential Oil:

Topically: Apply neat to area of concern and or on the VitaFlex points of the feet (we will discuss this in my next blog).

Aromatically: Diffuse up to half an hour 3 times daily or inhale directly.

Ingestion: Place under the tongue, add to water, or place in a gel cap.

*Young Living recommends Ocotea to be used internally, however it has yet to be approved by the FDA as GRAS (Generally regarded as safe to ingest).*

Note - This is my personal experience. If you are on insulin or meds, you will need to consult your doctor before starting with the essential oils and monitor your glucose levels frequently to avoid hypoglycaemia (low glucose).