Much maligned for years as a saturated fat, we’ll bring you truth regarding the incredible health properties of coconut oil.
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!
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 […]