Much maligned for years as a saturated fat, we’ll bring you truth regarding the incredible health properties of coconut oil.
Canadian Man Swears by Coconut Oil as Alzheimer’s Remedy
Yahoo Canadian News
Excerpts:
A man on the west coast of Newfoundland claims a new treatment is helping his family cope with the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition for which medical science offers very little help.
Wilf Roberts of Woody Point, near Gros Morne National Park, believes coconut oil is greatly helping his wife’s Alzheimer’s.
Roberts […]
Gallery of Coconut Recipes and Coconut Oil Uses
Many recipe websites take advantage of the increasing popularity of coconut oil by taking existing recipes and making quick substitutions with various coconut ingredients. These new “coconut recipes” have never actually been made and tested, so the end user doesn’t know if the recipe will work or not. Unlike those websites, each one of the following […]
Coconut Oil Could Combat Tooth Decay
Health Impact News Editor Comments: While this research was undoubtedly motivated by a desire for oral care companies to develop new products, probably patented by “enzyme-modified coconut oil,” there is other research and testimonies showing that “oil pulling” also works as a natural alternative. Oil pulling with coconut oil mixes the coconut oil in your […]
Homemade Coconut Milk Shampoo and Body Wash
by Jessica Espinoza
For anyone who wants to live a healthier life and reduce their exposure to toxins, the first place to look is at our health and beauty products. Commercial products like shampoos, body washes, and soaps are often loaded with toxic chemicals that, with long-term exposure, can create a variety of health problems.
Finding […]
The effects of virgin coconut oil on bone oxidative status in ovariectomised rat
by Abujazia MA, Muhammad N, Shuid AN, Soelaiman IN
PubMed.gov
Abstract
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) was found to have antioxidant property due to its high polyphenol content. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the virgin coconut oil on lipid peroxidation in the bone of an osteoporotic rat model. Normal female Sprague-Dawley rats […]
3 Easy-To-Make Homemade Deep Conditioners for Natural Hair
by Loo of Hair and Health
Black Girl with Long Hair
For Strengthening – Coconut oil and honey
This conditioner is ideal for naturals whose hair dislikes protein conditioners but needs a bit of strengthening. The key is the coconut oil, which binds to the hair thus reducing keratin loss. Honey, a humectant, is also added to the […]
Coconut Oil Is Superior for Nutrient Absorption
By Dr. Mercola
You’re probably aware that in order to absorb all of the extremely healthy fat-soluble nutrients in your food, compounds like lutein, beta-carotene and vitamin E, for instance, you’ve got to eat them with some fat.So perhaps you always add olive oil to your salads or eat your veggies with butter to absorb all […]
Coconut Oil Rub for Stiff Muscles
by KerryAnn Foster
Cooking Traditional Foods
I’ve long been a fan of muscle rubs after a day of hard labor. The first time I tried one, I had spent the day mucking out the chicken coop and doing heavy labor building and preparing raised garden beds. The herbal rub gave me significant relief from the backache, stiff knees, and shoulder pain […]
Gout sufferer turns to coconut oil for cure
by Anna Vivienne
Borneo Post Online
KOTA KINABALU: To people in temperate countries, the coconut tree conjures up images of exotic islands surrounded by sparkling seas and bathed in glorious sunshine.
At times though, a vision comes to mind of a coconut falling on the heads of extollers of such ambiences which can inflict considerable pain.
To the […]
Homemade Coconut Oil Lip Balms
by KerryAnn Foster
Cooking Traditional Foods
Before I made the switch to natural body care products, I lived with a tube of lip balm always within reach. Despite constant application, my lips were always dry. Unbeknownst to me at the time, I was chronically dehydrated and eating too little fat. Both your fluid and your fat intake […]
Homemade Coconut Oil Toothpaste
by Jessica Espinoza
Commercial toothpastes are full of chemicals and toxic ingredients. When you look at the ingredients of a tube of toothpaste, you will notice that most brands contain fluoride, sodium laurel sulfate, artificial sweeteners, colors, and flavors, all of which are unnecessary for dental health and do more harm than good to our […]
Home-made Coconut Oil Deodorant
by KerryAnn Foster
Cooking Traditional Foods
Of all of the body products I have made at home, coconut oil deodorant has made me the happiest. I was thrilled to be able to get away from the paraben and aluminum-filled commercial deodorants but still find something that works well. I’ve used this deodorant and it has worked wonderfully well for everything except […]
Research Continues to Show Alzheimer’s is a Type 3 Diabetes
A recent study done at Rhode Island Hospital continues to confirm that Alzheimer's Disease has a strong link to brain insulin resistance, or type 3 diabetes. Since the National Institute of Health financed the study, we can probably expect people with Alzheimer's to now be prescribed even more drugs, the same drugs that are prescribed for type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, the pharmaceutical companies have a terrible track record when it comes to diabetes drugs. The drug Actos, a drug that France and Germany pulled from the market a year ago after it was found to cause bladder cancer and tumors in people using it for type 2 diabetes, is a drug still found in the market in the United States. Since the FDA has not pulled it off of the market in the US, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed, including one from a whistle blower claiming the manufacturer "is benefiting in tens of billions of dollars in sales at the expense of the lives of people still taking the drug." Another diabetes drug, Avandia, was removed from pharmacies because it led to increased heart attacks killing thousands of people. (Although the FDA has just cleared Avandia to be sold again, even though it is banned in Europe.) Today's senior citizens living in managed care facilities are taking an average of over 30 different prescription drugs! The one class of drug that is prescribed the most, statin drugs to lower cholesterol, is linked to increasing the incidence of Alzheimer's by starving the brain of needed cholesterol. Another side effect of statin drugs is: diabetes! One out of every four Americans over the age of 55 is currently taking statin drugs. Given all the evidence regarding insulin resistance, diabetes, and the link to Alzheimer's, it is not surprising that people are reporting incredible benefits in helping or even reserving Alzheimer's from consuming coconut oil.
The Clue to Why Low Fat Diet and Statins may Cause Alzheimer’s
The brain comprises only 2% of the body's total weight, yet it contains nearly 25% of the total cholesterol in the body. Are years of USDA low fat dietary guidelines, along with billions of dollars sold in cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, a key factor in the epidemic of Alzheimer's disease we see today?
How To Make Irresistible Coconut Oil Chocolates
by Beyond the Peel
Do you want to satisfy a sweet tooth without a bunch of effort, still have it portion controlled, and have it be good for you?
I hope the answer is yes.
If it is, this video is for you.
This lovely recipe was given to me by a dear friend. She whips these up […]
Homemade Coconut Lotion Bars
Making your own coconut oil skin care products at home is simple with this easy recipe. These coconut oil lotion bars are made with natural, non-toxic ingredients and are great for the whole family. They also make excellent gifts, so make some extra and share the coconut oil goodness!
Non-Toxic Bug Repellent Recipe with Coconut Oil
Looking for an all-natural, non-toxic insect repellent that doesn’t contain the chemicals (like DEET) that most of the commercial brands do? There are many natural, non-toxic ingredients that can be used to make a bug repellent that won’t harm you and your family. Most homemade bug balms and bug sprays utilize the strength of essential oils.
No Bake Coconut Recipes for Hot Summer Days
For hot summer days when you do not want to heat up your kitchen using the oven or stove, but still want to incorporate coconut and coconut oil into your diet, consider these no bake recipes! Most of them require refrigeration or putting into the freezer, so not only are you not heating up […]
Achalasia: Improvement after taking coconut oil
In slightly over 2 weeks after starting the coconut oil he was able to eat and swallow comfortably without any choking episodes, no regurgitation of food because he said he can feel the food moving down into the stomach.
Natural Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment with Coconut Oil
by April
illistyle.com
You have probably never heard of Seborrheic Dermatitis and if you have heard of it thats probably because you have it. Seborrheic Dermatitis is a non-contagious skin disorder that runs in families. It’s like cradle-cap in babies, except it never goes away. Itchy, scaly, flakey scalp that causes dandruff and discomfort. If untreated it […]