Much maligned for years as a saturated fat, we’ll bring you truth regarding the incredible health properties of coconut oil.
Turmeric in Coconut Oil Could be Acne Remedy
Curcumin and lauric acid, found in turmeric and coconut oil, are effective in treating acne.
Kelly Russell, Stylist, Employs Avocado And Coconut Oil For Seriously Glowing Skin
By Simone Kitchens and Raydene Salinas
The Huffington Post
“Day-to-day, I don’t wear much on my face,” Kelly Russell, a stylist we met in Union Square, told us of her beauty routine.
“Coconut oil as eye moisturizer. I also make my own avocado masks, just make sure it’s organic and really fresh. I also use it as […]
Get Off Your Thyroid Medication And Start Consuming Coconut Oil
There are many published studies on the relationship between coconut oil, metabolism and weight loss. Research shows that coconut oil contains unique fatty acids that stimulate metabolism, supply the body with tremendous energy, and promote weight loss. Most people are unaware that hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease and this is one of the main reasons why conventional pharmaceutical treatments are ineffective for more than 80 percent of patients with sluggish thyroids.
Mother with Severe Vascular Dementia More Aware of Daughter after Starting Coconut Oil
by Yaja Kindermann
Comment on CoconutOil.com
Use the coconut oil!
My mum has vascular dementia made worse by a terrible fall 5 years ago. I do what I can, but before she had coconut oil she was a very ‘happy little cabbage’ but would drop into massive depressions.
After only 4 days on the oil, she is happy to […]
Trust the Good Old Coconut and its Oil
By Sheela Rani Chunkath
The New India Express
Excerpts:
Coconut and coconut oil is good for you. Okay, I have made an unqualified and unambiguous statement here. I will be addressing this topic in a couple of articles. First let us look at the ways in which coconut oil had been used for non-food purposes traditionally. In […]
How To Use Coconut Flour
by Sarah Shilhavy
Free Coconut Recipes
How To Use Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is the fiber from the coconut meat after almost all the oil has been extracted to make coconut oil. It’s gluten free, making it a suitable wheat flour substitute for those with gluten and wheat allergies. It also high in protein and fiber, containing more […]
Virgin Coconut Oil Supplementation Prevents Bone Loss in Osteoporosis Rat Model
Health Impact News Editor Comments:
This study took a look at the effects of the antioxidants in coconut oil in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Since oxidative stress and free radicals have been implicated in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, the antioxidants found in virgin coconut oil are effective in maintaining bone structure and preventing bone […]
Speech “Gone” Due to Alzheimer’s Returns After Starting Coconut Oil
Could Two Teaspoons of Coconut Oil a Day Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay?
by Christine Hsu
Medical Daily
Excerpts:
Vrajlal Parmar had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
After taking a Mini Mental State Examination test used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, doctors informed the 67-year-old’s family that he was “too severely affected to score anything at all,” according to the Daily […]
Coconut Oil Offers Hope for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS
by Brian and Marianita Shilhavy
CoconutOil.com
In what is yet another great investigative report by Lorie Johnson of CBN, we hear how coconut oil is helping people with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS. (Note: we also covered the remarkable story of how coconut oil helped with ALS last year here: Coconut Oil Reverses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – ALS).
They […]
Starving Cancer: The High-fat Ketogenic Diet
Health Impact News Editor Comments: CBN has a winner in Lorie Johnson! Lorie did a wonderful report on Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s last year (See: CBN Reports on Coconut Oil for Alzheimer’s), and now has followed up with a wonderful report and interview with Pat Robertson on the benefits of the ketogenic diet, and how […]
Coconut Oil and Chili Peppers Together Increases Thermogenesis Leading to Weight Loss
by Clegg ME, Golsorkhi M, Henry CJ.
PubMed.gov
Health Impact News Editor Comments: A new study shows that chili peppers and coconut oil together can induce thermogenesis and lead to weight loss. (Note: nature’s richest source of medium-chain triglycerides is coconut oil.)
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
Capsaicin, the active ingredient of chilli, and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) have been shown to increase diet-induced […]
Peppermint Whipped Body Butter with Coconut Oil Recipe
by Katie
WellnessMama.com
I really enjoy giving homemade, natural gifts, and coconut oil is a wonderful ingredient in most homemade creations. Homemade Lotion Bars are a favorite gift idea because they are so versatile and can be made to suit any skin type or need.
My most recent creation is another gift favorite: Peppermint Whipped Body Butter!
It has many of […]
How Coconut Oil Might Combat Tooth Decay
Coconuts are among the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet and have been a dietary staple for millennia. Western science is now “playing catch-up” to what natives of tropical regions have known for thousands of years. One of the reasons coconut is so special is that it’s a natural antimicrobial food. Coconut, especially its oil, is a powerful destroyer of all kinds of microbes, from viruses to bacteria to protozoa, many of which harm human health. Researchers at the Athlone Institute of Technology’s Bioscience Research Institute in Ireland have discovered that coconut oil’s biocidal properties can be effective against the bacteria responsible for tooth decay.
The Gluten Free Holiday Coconut Sweet Treat Recipe Guide
The holidays can often be a time of stress, especially if you need to tailor your cooking and baking to fit special diets. Many people on special diets may feel left out, like they can’t truly participate in the festivities because of their dietary restrictions.
But rest assured, just because you or your loved ones are on a special […]
Avoid Secondary Herpes Infections with Coconut Oil
by Dr. Miguel Gonzalez, MD
HerpesBulletin.com
Herpes helped with Coconut Oil
Herpes infections or simply Herpes, medically known as herpes simplex virus or HSV, is a common virus and is often unrecognized. An estimated 80% of American adults have had the oral infection (causing cold sores on the mouth and lips) with herpes and as many as 1 […]
Black and White Toasted Coconut Fudge Recipe With Coconut Oil
by Sarah Shilhavy
Free Coconut Recipes
You need to make this.
For one thing, it’s pretty. And tasty. They’re delightfully creamy little squares of black and white chocolaty candy topped with toasty golden coconut. It’s all about contrast. Black and white, dark and light, vanilla and chocolate, chewy and crunchy. How can you resist that?
And while you’re at it, […]
Herb Roasted Pastured Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe with Coconut Oil
by Sarah Shilhavy
Free Coconut Recipes
Looks good, doesn’t it? Would you believe me if I told you it was super simple and easy to make and that your oven is gonna do practically all the work?
Well it’s true.
All you do is defrost the turkey, spend about 10 minutes (maybe more, if you like to take your time) […]
Coconut Oil Baby Care Recipes
The number of chemicals our children are exposed to on a daily basis is scary! Reduce your chemical exposure when you make your own All-Natural Baby Care Recipes at home, using Coconut Oil.
15 Ways I Use Coconut Oil Every Day
by Jacquelyn Byers
Little Owl Crunchy Mama
If I were a poet I would write an ode to coconut oil. It might start something like this:”Oh, Coconut Oil, how I love thee. Let me count the ways.”
I know, right? Terrible. Thankfully for you I am not a poet. So I won’t bore you. But I will tell you how […]
Pain Relieving Coconut Oil Arnica Salve Recipe
Many commercial pain relieving salves are made with a petroleum base. With the harmful effects of petroleum on our bodies, making our own pain relieving arnica salve at home keeps us safe from chemicals and is much easier than you would expect! This easy recipe uses a base of coconut oil to help soothe away those aches and pains!