Much maligned for years as a saturated fat, we’ll bring you truth regarding the incredible health properties of coconut oil.
Amazing Virgin Coconut Oil Secrets from a Home-school Mom
by Robin Sampson
Heart of Wisdom
My boys and I have been sick all week; I believe we have strep throat. When I looked up natural cures on the Internet, coconut oil came up.
I finally opened my jar and added it to my daily green drink. It worked! That horrible rocky feeling in my throat went […]
Maintain soft and healthy skin through diet this winter
by Cindy Jones-Shoeman
NaturalNews
“Oils: Oils such as oregano oil, extra virgin olive oil, and virgin coconut oil are thought to be beneficial in protecting skin from infection, promoting healthy blood flow, and moisturizing and repairing skin.”
Read the Full Article Here: http://www.naturalnews.com/031463_skin_health.html
Is the Misguided Low-fat Dietary Philosophy Primarily Responsible for Alzheimer’s Disease? Coconut Oil Reverses it!
Population studies in tropical cultures that consume coconuts seldom see diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Note: The updated story is published here:
Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s Disease: The News is Spreading
A Millionish Uncommon (and Not So Uncommon) Uses for Coconut Oil
by Crunchy Betty
Heart-healthy, heart-warming coconut oil.
You’re a nut! You’re crazy in the coconut!
Okay – I’m crazy in the coconut. As you can tell. I’ve just spent 37 hours obsessing about coconut oil.
In the homemade toothpaste post, Karen from Abundance on a Dime posed a thoughtful question. “Is there anything coconut oil […]
Fats: Which to Eat and Which to Ditch
by Diane Sanfilippo
Balanced Bites
I get a TON of questions regarding fats and oils. And rightfully so. There is a TON of confusing, conflicting and darn right misleading information out there about which are the healthy ones for us to consume. I tend to come back to my three basic decision-making questions regarding pretty much […]
Controlling depresssion naturally: olive oil, coconut oil & flaxseed oil are important to produce enough serotonin
By Dr. Linda Johnson, For the Daily News
Excerpt:
Eating a diet that excludes refined and processed foods will have a positive impact on depression. Keeping serotonin levels balanced is not only possible, but imperative. Besides a specialized Chinese formula available to keep serotonin balanced, you can also take control by incorporating some […]
Grain-free & soy-free diet along with a tablespoon of coconut oil in pet food daily helps improve dog’s immune system
by Dr. Fox
Question:
My wife and I adopted a 7-year-old wheaten terrier last February from the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America (SCWTCA). She received little to no care for her six years with the original owner. As a result, both ears were so severely infected that she had both eardrums […]
Cat Dementia: Vet recommends catnip, fish oil, and coconut oil
If cat becomes obsessive, check for dementia
by Dr. Fox
Health Impact News Editor comment:
A reader asks Dr. Fox about their part-Siamese 17-year-old male with three legs cat and its crying for no apparent reason. Dr. Fox responds with some advice including “A few drops of fish oil in his food (increasing to 1 teaspoon daily) […]
Want to Ditch the Fluoride? Homemade Toothpaste using Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
by Crunchy Betty
You might’ve heard the big controversy swirling around fluoride these days.
It’s not new.
But it’s heating up lately. A lot.
In fact, Natural News just ran a very impassioned op-ed piece about the dangers of fluoridation in water. Calgary recently voted to stop fluoridating its water supply, while nearly simultaneously, parts of England are now fluoridating […]
Kitty Cats on Coconut Oil -The Experiment Begins
by Bonnie
I love my pets, I want the best health possible for them. I consume and swish coconut oil daily, the kitty cats began a tiny amount once a day and I will be documenting their results, especially with Dante who has tartar build up on his teeth.
# Coconut oil is a safe, natural […]
Coconut Oil Benefits: When Fat Is Good For You
by Dr. Mercola
The Huffington Post
You’ve no doubt noticed that for about the last 60 years, the majority of health care officials and the media have been telling you saturated fats are bad for your health and lead to a host of negative consequences, including high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Meanwhile during […]
Eating more saturated fat helps you live to at least 85 years of age
Health Impact News Editor Comments:
I love reading the blog posts from Dave (does not give a last name) at the Healthy Diets and Science blog. He pours over journal entries that debunk current myths regarding diet and nutrition and then blogs about them. This is what he says about his blog:
“WHAT DOES THE SCIENTIFIC […]
Attitudes on Saturated Fats Continue to Change: The Lipid Theory of Heart Disease Dies a Slow Death
by Brian Shilhavy
Health Impact News
As I mentioned in my year-end review of 2010, attitudes towards saturated fats took a dramatic turn in 2010. The study that garnered the most media coverage was the one done at the Department of Atherosclerosis Research of the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute in Oakland, CA, and that was […]
Saturated Fat is Actually Healthy for Your Heart
Health Impact News Comment:
Paula Owens, a nutritionist, fitness expert and weight loss coach with more than 20 years, has written a very good article today in the Ahwatukee Foothills News: Three things you may not know about heart health – Please click through and read this article. Here is an excerpt:
Saturated fat is actually healthy […]
Use Effective Home Remedies for Hypothyroidism
by James Napier
Some of the home remedies for hypothyroidism are
1. Vitamin A, B: Eat food rich in Vitamins A and B complex.
2. Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is helpful in booting the metabolism of the body. Include this in your diet.
3. Primrose Oil: Primrose oil contains the essential fatty acids required by the body.
4. Iodine: Deficiency of iodine is one of […]
Why Rancid “Healthy” Oils Are More Dangerous Than The “Bad” Oils
by Thomas Corriher
We have written several articles about healthy verses unhealthy oils in the past, and there are a plethora of things to consider when using cooking oils. We are revisiting this topic due to reader interest.
While the nutritional content of cooking oils is usually considered, the rancidity of oils is actually of greater […]
Coconut Oil Treats Acne
By Louise McCoy
Epoch Times Staff
If you had a choice of remedies for acne, would you choose lauric-acid-filled nanobombs delivered by gold nanoparticles straight to the membrane of the offending acne bacteria? Or would you choose to apply coconut oil to your face and let nature take its course? Lauric acid is […]
Shih Tzu – Coconut Oil Is Healthy For You And Your Pets
Healthcare Blog
One of the newest health foods for pets and people is “coconut oil.” Coconut oil is a saturated-fat vegetable oil. Coconuts have always been a staple of tropical cuisines and people following a coconut-based diet. These people rarely suffered from heart disease, cancer, diabetes or other illnesses that haunt […]
Doctor claims coconut oil is a good source to boost mommy-to-be’s brain power: also a great energy boost for exhausted pregnant women
by Andrea Lynn
Dr. Larry McCleary, retired Acting Chief of Neurosurgery at Denver Children’s Hospital and author of Feed Your Brain Lose Your Belly, credits coconut oil as a good source to boost a mommy-to-be’s brain power due to its high percentage of medium-chain triglycerides, which are a unique form of dietary […]
Green Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Including Coconut Oil
Photo by Blog & Save
by MrsMoney
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day activities! If you’re looking to save money and be green with your Valentine’s Day gifts, look no further. I’ve got some fun, frugal, and eco-friendly gift and date ideas.
Plant a tree or flower for your […]
