By Associated Press
WashingtonPost.com
Excerpts:
Pat Summitt has handled the talk about her dementia diagnosis the same way she manages Tennessee basketball and her life: with control and determination. The Hall of Fame coach dictated how news of her condition was revealed in August and has made it clear since that she wants the […]
Health Impact News Editor Comments: As the first ones to export organic traditionally made virgin coconut oil from the Philippines to the United States ten years ago, we were very interested in reading about this research done in Sri Lanka published today. Laboratory tests done at the University of the Philippines back in 2006 […]
by MEAGAN HARRIS
WFAA TV
DALLAS — Baseball players aren’t necessarily known for being healthy, but that’s not the case for Texas Rangers starting pitcher CJ Wilson.
The game day omelet consists of three eggs with spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper and onion. The vegetables are sauteed in coconut oil before the eggs are added.
Read […]
By Ammini Ramachandran
zesterdaily.com
Coconut oil’s many health benefits have been eclipsed for decades by fears about saturated fats. But now it’s time for a more sophisticated understanding of the virgin coconut oil’s healthful nature and its indispensable place in southern Indian cooking.
I grew up in a world where coconuts reign supreme; the name of my […]
Coconut Oil And Heart Health
Question: Dear Dr. Sinatra,
Is coconut oil good for heart health?
Answer: Dr. Sinatra says…
Absolutely. Coconut oil is good for the heart and the entire body. One of the greatest attributes of coconut oil is that because it is a saturated fat, it doesn’t oxidize. Saturated fats used to be thought of as […]
Ian Blair Hamilton and Cassie Bond talk about how coconut oil changed their lives.
More info:
Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s Disease: The News is Spreading
Virgin Coconut Oil:
How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours!
Includes 85 recipes – Free shipping available!
By Dr. Mercola
If optimal health is your goal, there’s no getting around your diet. Your physical health is a direct reflection of what you put into your body, and how you live your life in general. Pre-packaged processed foods may be convenient, […]
by John Meadows
t-nation.com
Our acceptance of dietary fat has come a long way. Just a few short years ago, athletes, bodybuilders, and health nuts alike set aside their differences in agreement that every low-down dirty member of the oily “9 calories per gram” […]
Health Impact News Editor Comments: This is a good article by Michelle Moore highlighting the topical benefits of coconut oil as applied towards staph skin infections. Unfortunately, she does give some inaccurate information regarding coconuts, stating: “Mass produced coconut oil, extracted from hybrid and GMO trees using heat and chemical solvents, will provide little, […]
Health Impact News Editor Comments: It is good to see people in coconut producing countries rediscover the health benefits of coconuts as one of their traditional foods, after years of propaganda against coconut oil in western countries. Unfortunately, it is a common myth that only Virgin Coconut Oil has health properties, and that refined […]
by Sarah Shilhavy
FreeCoconutRecipes.com
Sometimes you just need a really, really quick breakfast. Other days you don’t want any at all. Or you may be starving but have absolutely no time to make a big breakfast because you overslept and the day is wasting away.
Whatever.
The point is, this smoothie makes a great breakfast. It’s creamy, fruity, […]
by Alan Watson
Diet Heart Publishing
In the U.S. dietary kingdom, saturated fat is most feared – fingered as the cause of coronary heart disease and stroke. According to the American Heart Association (AHA) website, the AHA has been warning us away from saturated fat since 1957. At the urging of AHA […]
Jay offers his testimony on how coconut oil along with other dietary changes caused his brain fog to improve greatly!
Virgin Coconut Oil:
How it has changed people’s lives and how it can change yours!
Includes 85 recipes – Free shipping available!
by Barb Berggoetz
indystar.com
Healing oil
» What it does: Plantain and yarrow stop bleeding and soothe pain, while marigold (calendula) and lavender flowers reduce inflammation, prevent infection and promote healing.
» Ingredients: 5 1/2 ounces each yarrow leaves and flowers, marigold (calendula) petals, lavender flowers, plantain leaves; 9 ounces virgin coconut oil, warmed.
» How to make: Wash and […]
by Paulin Soleyman
theundergroundbootcamp.com
During the two years that I spent living on the Island of Dominica, The Nature Island of The Caribbean I learned a great deal about life and healthy living practices from the Carib Indians, Dominica’s indigenous people.
One of the most interesting rituals, that I was fortunate enough to partake in, was the […]
by Paulin Soleyman
theundergroundbootcamp.com
12 Little Known Uses For Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil Eye Makeup Remover: Coconut oil is the ideal eye makeup remover because it will moisturize the delicate skin around the eye while removing stubborn eye makeup such as eyeliner and mascara.
Coconut Oil Aftershave: Coconut oil is the perfect aftershave because it has antimicrobial and […]
by Paula Owens
ahwatukee.com
Excerpts:
If your goal is to lose weight or prevent weight gain, one thing you must do is stabilize your insulin, the fat-storing hormone. Insulin is the one hormone we have control over. You can prevent insulin spikes by what you choose to put in your mouth. The following are my top pick foods […]
allnaturalpethealth.com
Giving coconut to your pet is an excellent health decision and can improve your pet’s quality of life, but there is a right way and wrong way to start supplementing your dog or cat’s diet with coconut oil.
Start slow and increase gradually.
When beginning to supplement your pet’s diet with coconut oil, start slow and […]
by Doug DiPasquale
that’s fit
It can be confusing when you’re in a health food store looking at all the different types of coconut oil. How do you know which one’s for you? With a little bit of knowledge, it’s actually fairly easy to navigate.
All the coconut oils are named according to their level of refinement. The following […]
Fed regularly to pets, coconut oil can have many health benefits – for their skin, digestive and immune systems, metabolic function, even their bone and brain health! Here are the top 10 reasons to add coconut oil to your dog’s diet:
