Aussies are learning about the benefits of coconut oil as an easy and beneficial substitute for plant and seed oils. A Current Affair gets expert advice on what coconut oil could do to improve your health, as coconut oil becomes more popular in Australia.
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by Renee
HardLotion.com
Ingredients: beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil
Combine equal amounts of the ingredients in a double boiler. Melt, stir well, and pour into molds. Molds can be plastic or metal. Ice cube trays and cup cake pans both work great. Lip balms may require extra coconut oil stirred in before pouring. […]
by Dr. Mercola
Many people love the flavor of tropical fruits like coconut and mangoes. But did you know that, aside from tasting good, they also have healthy benefits that in some instances could be lifesaving?
For example, five of the most outstanding fruits that can change your life are
Coconut,
Mangosteen,
Avocado,
Mango, and
Longan berries.
Scientists believe an anti-oxidant in […]
by Tamara P
Sustain Lane
Do you have dry skin, damaged hair or simply love getting massages? Well, my solution to all of the above has been Coconut oil…
I have to admit that I was surprised to learn that the naturally occurring saturated fat in coconut oil is actually good for you and it can offer a […]
by Charmaine Leah Cianciullo
glamology
We all love beauty and skincare products. They keep our skin looking great but have you ever taken time to read what’s in your favorite products? Far too often they contain all kinds of harmful synthetic chemicals and preservatives. The good news is that you can reduce the amount of chemicals you are exposed to […]
By Dr. Neetu Dhiman – Richmond Review
Quotes:
Vitamin D levels: Vitamin D is a simple inexpensive way to decrease risk for hypertension. Vitamin D blocks the uptake of cholesterol by certain cells of the body. Vitamin D functions to reduce inflammation, optimize insulin levels, and reduce calcification and hardening of the […]
by Katie
Wellness Mama
1. In Cooking
2. Natural Lotion
3. Homemade Deodorant
4. Homemade Toothpaste
5. Treating Yeast
6. Healthy Snacks
7. Natural Hair Conditioner
Read the full article here: http://wellnessmama.com/2162/seven-great-uses-for-coconut-oil/
Health Impact News Editor Comment:
Maggie Spilner of “Live in the Now” has written a nice summary of eight natural ways to support thyroid health:
1. Get enough iodine
2. Take a multivitamin
3. Consider coconut oil
4. Take vitamin D
5. Watch the soy
6. Avoid consuming raw cruciferous veggies in excess
7. Avoid refined sugars and starches
8. Exercise regularly
These are generally […]
by Armelle Lören
Coconut Oil has been used by many different cultures around the globe for years! It’s multi-functional use makes it a great, all-around ingredient for food, hair and your overall health. People have used this tropical food for everything from a digestion aide, heart health and as a skin and hair conditioner.
Aside from stress […]
by Kenda Robertson
associatedcontent.com
Even though coconut oil has been used as cooking oil for thousands of years, it has gotten a bum rap in the last 20 years or so.
Though there is scientific proof that the highly saturated coconut oil provides many health benefits, the campaign to demonize saturated fat, which started in the 1980s, and […]
by Elizabeth Goldenberg
Onespot Allergy
I follow several food blogs, and after seeing repeated mentions of coconut oil, I became interested in trying it. Tropical Traditions graciously provided me with a few jars of their product to sample, and I turned to the Onespot Allergy Facebook group for tips on how to use it. […]
by Dr. Mercola
Soy can be found in almost every product on your grocery store shelves — corn chips, ice cream, canned tuna and every packaged food you can think of. It goes under names like yeast extract, soy protein, soybean oil, soy lecithin and soy flour.
But soy is one of the top eight allergens […]
Lavender Oil has Potent Antifungal Effect
by Dr. Mercola
Lavender oil could be a weapon in the fight against antifungal-resistant infections. The essential oil shows a potent effect against fungi responsible for common skin and nail infections.
Scientists tested lavender oil and found it to be lethal to a range of skin-pathogenic strains known as dermatophytes, as […]
by Remy
CrossFit South Bay
Ask around the gym about the coconut products and you’ll find the only answer you get is that they are, “Ahhhmaaaziiing.” The coconut cream is like nothing else — a cross between the flavor of macadamia butter and coconut milk (don’t worry I ate through a quarter of my jar the […]
by KateTietje
Babble
I’ve heard many, many people tell you that you can’t breastfeed while pregnant. That it’s dangerous or will cause a miscarriage, or just that your milk will dry up. It’s mostly myths (though your milk might dry up). But, believe me, you can breastfeed while pregnant.
Know how I know? […]
By Joanna Runciman
Fitness Goop
“Youth has no age” said Pablo Picasso but it appears media, and society to a certain extent, feels youth is the appearance of youthful skin and hair that is not grey. What a great sadness. As so many seek the ‘elixir of youth’ it is worth highlighting that often it is our […]
Millet laced with mozzarella and coconut oil. Photograph by Emily Malone
How to Eat: Millet
People have been cooking with this nutrient-packed grain for centuries. Here’s how to incorporate it into your diet.
By Emily Malone
Washingtonian.com
With all the focus on whole grains these days, it’s hard to believe that more people don’t know about this superfood. An ancient […]
By Chris Curran
Eureka-WildwoodPatch
Has your pooch packed on a few extra pounds after this brutal winter? Here’s one, new way you can help get your dog in better shape.
Whether taken internally or applied topically, coconut oil has numerous benefits. It heals digestive disorders and enables weight loss, relieves arthritis, prevents and treats […]
The Center for Consumer Freedom
Better seventeen years late than never. The New York Times on Tuesday pulled the curtains on Center for Science in the Public Interest’s (CSPI) 1994 scare campaign that caused movie-theater popcorn sales to instantly plummet by as much as 50 percent. It wasn’t the popcorn itself that CSPI demonized; its […]
by oneindia living
Peeling lips is a common feature in the season of spring/summer. While in other parts of the body has 16 layers of skin, lips have 3-4 layers and thus are prone to cuts, bruises and seasonal changes. During the Spring/Summer season, the wind tends to dry the lips by making it devoid of […]
