Coconut Oil ---- The Champion!
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Coconut
Oil —- The Champion!
Oil —- The Champion!
While coconut oil has dragged itself out of the muck of vast
misrepresentation over the past few years, it still rarely gets the
appreciation it truly deserves. Not just a “good” saturated
fat, coconut oil is an exceptional healing agent as well, with loads of useful
health applications.
misrepresentation over the past few years, it still rarely gets the
appreciation it truly deserves. Not just a “good” saturated
fat, coconut oil is an exceptional healing agent as well, with loads of useful
health applications.
SOME EXAMPLES OF
“GOOD” SATURATED FAT INCLUDE
§
Fat-burning: Ironic, isn’t
it? A saturated fat which can accelerate the loss of midsection fat (the most
dangerous kind). Well, there are now two solid, human studies showing just two
tablespoons a day (30 ml), in both men and women, is capable of reducing belly fat within
1-3 months.
Fat-burning: Ironic, isn’t
it? A saturated fat which can accelerate the loss of midsection fat (the most
dangerous kind). Well, there are now two solid, human studies showing just two
tablespoons a day (30 ml), in both men and women, is capable of reducing belly fat within
1-3 months.
§
Brain-Boosting: A now
famous study, published in 2006 in the journal Neurobiology of Aging,
showed that the administration of medium chain triglycerides (most plentifully
found in coconut oil) in 20 subjects with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive
impairment, resulted in significant increases in ketone bodies (within only 90
minutes after treatment) associated with measurable cognitive improvement in
those with less severe cognitive dysfunction.[i]
Brain-Boosting: A now
famous study, published in 2006 in the journal Neurobiology of Aging,
showed that the administration of medium chain triglycerides (most plentifully
found in coconut oil) in 20 subjects with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive
impairment, resulted in significant increases in ketone bodies (within only 90
minutes after treatment) associated with measurable cognitive improvement in
those with less severe cognitive dysfunction.[i]
§
Clearing Head Lice: When combined with anise spray, coconut oil was found to be superior
to the insecticide permethrin (.43%).[ii]
Clearing Head Lice: When combined with anise spray, coconut oil was found to be superior
to the insecticide permethrin (.43%).[ii]
§
Healing Wounds: Coconut has been used for wound
healing since time immemorial. Three of the
identified mechanisms behind these healing effects are its ability to
accelerate re-epithelialization, improve antioxidant enzyme activity, and
stimulate higher collagen cross-linking within the tissue being repaired.[iii]
Coconut oil has even been shown to work synergistically with traditional
treatments, such as silver sulphadizine, to speed burn wound recovery.[iv]
Healing Wounds: Coconut has been used for wound
healing since time immemorial. Three of the
identified mechanisms behind these healing effects are its ability to
accelerate re-epithelialization, improve antioxidant enzyme activity, and
stimulate higher collagen cross-linking within the tissue being repaired.[iii]
Coconut oil has even been shown to work synergistically with traditional
treatments, such as silver sulphadizine, to speed burn wound recovery.[iv]
§
NSAID Alternative: Coconut oil has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory,
analgesic and fever-reducing properties.[v]
NSAID Alternative: Coconut oil has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory,
analgesic and fever-reducing properties.[v]
§
Anti-Ulcer Activity: Interestingly, coconut milk (which includes coconut oil components),
has been shown to be as effective as the conventional drug sucralfate as an
NSAID-associated anti-ulcer agent.[vi]
Anti-Ulcer Activity: Interestingly, coconut milk (which includes coconut oil components),
has been shown to be as effective as the conventional drug sucralfate as an
NSAID-associated anti-ulcer agent.[vi]
§
Anti-Fungal: In 2004, 52
isolates of Candida species were exposed to coconut oil. The most notorious
form, Candida albicans, was found to have the highest susceptibility. Researchers
remarked: “Coconut oil should be used in the treatment of fungal
infections in view of emerging drug-resistant Candida species.”[vii]
Anti-Fungal: In 2004, 52
isolates of Candida species were exposed to coconut oil. The most notorious
form, Candida albicans, was found to have the highest susceptibility. Researchers
remarked: “Coconut oil should be used in the treatment of fungal
infections in view of emerging drug-resistant Candida species.”[vii]
§
Testosterone-Booster: Coconut oil was found to reduce oxidative stress in the testes of
rats, resulting in significantly higher levels of testosterone.[viii]
Testosterone-Booster: Coconut oil was found to reduce oxidative stress in the testes of
rats, resulting in significantly higher levels of testosterone.[viii]
§
Reducing Swollen Prostate: Coconut oil has been found to reduce testosterone-induced benign
prostate growth in rats.[ix]
Reducing Swollen Prostate: Coconut oil has been found to reduce testosterone-induced benign
prostate growth in rats.[ix]
§
Improving Blood Lipids: Coconut oil consistently improves the LDL:HDL ratio in
the blood of those who consume it. Given this effect, coconut oil can
nolonger be dismissed for being ‘that saturated fat which clogs the arteries.’
Improving Blood Lipids: Coconut oil consistently improves the LDL:HDL ratio in
the blood of those who consume it. Given this effect, coconut oil can
nolonger be dismissed for being ‘that saturated fat which clogs the arteries.’
§
Fat-Soluble Nutrient Absorption: Coconut oil was recently found to be superior to safflower oil in
enhancing tomato carotenoid absorption.[x]
Fat-Soluble Nutrient Absorption: Coconut oil was recently found to be superior to safflower oil in
enhancing tomato carotenoid absorption.[x]
§
Bone Health: Coconut oil
has been shown to reduce oxidative stress within the bone, which may prevent
structural damage in osteoporotic bone.[xi] [Note: Osteoporosis is a Myth,
as presently defined by the T-Score]
Bone Health: Coconut oil
has been shown to reduce oxidative stress within the bone, which may prevent
structural damage in osteoporotic bone.[xi] [Note: Osteoporosis is a Myth,
as presently defined by the T-Score]
§
Sunscreen: Coconut oil
has been shown to block out UV rays by 30%. Keep in mind that this is good,
insofar as UVA rays are damaging to the skin, whereas UVB rays are highly
beneficial (when exposure is moderate).[i] Make
sure to check this list of other sun-blocking oils.
Sunscreen: Coconut oil
has been shown to block out UV rays by 30%. Keep in mind that this is good,
insofar as UVA rays are damaging to the skin, whereas UVB rays are highly
beneficial (when exposure is moderate).[i] Make
sure to check this list of other sun-blocking oils.
Of course, when speaking about coconut oil, we are only looking at one
part of the amazing coconut palm. Each component, including coconut hull fiber, coconut protein and coconut water has experimentally
confirmed therapeutic applications.
part of the amazing coconut palm. Each component, including coconut hull fiber, coconut protein and coconut water has experimentally
confirmed therapeutic applications.
Here’s a list of 80 Uses of Coconut Oil:
Offering a myriad of health benefits, coconut oil
is affordable, readily available and completely natural. I have completely
fallen in love with coconut oil and use it for EVERYTHING. Literally. I buy it
in 5 gallon increments and keep it all over my house. I even have some in the
car. So here is a little information to inspire you to check out this amazing
oil including 80 uses for it!
is affordable, readily available and completely natural. I have completely
fallen in love with coconut oil and use it for EVERYTHING. Literally. I buy it
in 5 gallon increments and keep it all over my house. I even have some in the
car. So here is a little information to inspire you to check out this amazing
oil including 80 uses for it!
General information about Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil Is:
· Anti-inflammatory
· Antimicrobial
· Antifungal
· Antiviral
· Improves
nutrient absorption
nutrient absorption
Daily Dosage:
Here is a chart outlining the recommended daily
dosage of virgin coconut oil for persons over the age of 12. Coconut oil may be
consumed by children under 12 but it is advisable to check with a healthcare
practitioner on the proper dosage. Any good naturopath will have the
information at the ready.
dosage of virgin coconut oil for persons over the age of 12. Coconut oil may be
consumed by children under 12 but it is advisable to check with a healthcare
practitioner on the proper dosage. Any good naturopath will have the
information at the ready.
|
Weight in
pounds/kilograms |
Number of
tablespoons of coconut oil daily |
|
175+/79+
|
4
|
|
150+ /68+
|
3 1/2
|
|
125+ / 57+
|
3
|
|
100+/ 45+
|
2 1/2
|
|
75+ / 34+
|
2
|
|
50+ / 23+
|
1 1/2
|
|
25+ / 11+
|
1
|
Type to use:
· Expeller
pressed coconut oil can be used for anything. It does not have a coconutty
smell of taste.
pressed coconut oil can be used for anything. It does not have a coconutty
smell of taste.
· Virgin coconut
oil tastes coconutty and is great for cooking and baking where you want that
flavor.
oil tastes coconutty and is great for cooking and baking where you want that
flavor.
· Food
grade should always be used.
grade should always be used.
80 Uses for Coconut Oil
Personal Hygiene/Body
1. Moisturizer
– simply scoop some out of the jar and apply all over your body, including neck
and face.
– simply scoop some out of the jar and apply all over your body, including neck
and face.
2. Eye
cream – apply under the eyes to reduce puffiness, bags, and wrinkles. Use on
the lids in the evening.
cream – apply under the eyes to reduce puffiness, bags, and wrinkles. Use on
the lids in the evening.
3. Preshave
– coconut oil will prep skin for the pending damage caused by shaving.
– coconut oil will prep skin for the pending damage caused by shaving.
4. Aftershave
– coconut oil will help heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores.
– coconut oil will help heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores.
5. Deodorant
– coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even more effective in
combination with cornstarch/arrowroot powder and baking soda!
– coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even more effective in
combination with cornstarch/arrowroot powder and baking soda!
6. Hair
Conditioner/Deep Treatment – use as a leave in hair conditioner by applying a
teaspoon of coconut oil to your ends and then running your fingers through your
hair to distribute the rest! For a deeper treatment, rub in a tablespoon of
coconut oil onto your dry scalp and gently work through to the ends. Put a
shower cap on to prevent transfer onto bed linens and leave on overnight.
Conditioner/Deep Treatment – use as a leave in hair conditioner by applying a
teaspoon of coconut oil to your ends and then running your fingers through your
hair to distribute the rest! For a deeper treatment, rub in a tablespoon of
coconut oil onto your dry scalp and gently work through to the ends. Put a
shower cap on to prevent transfer onto bed linens and leave on overnight.
7. Hair
Gel/Defrizzer – rub a little between your palms and either scrunch into hair
(for curly hair) or finger comb in through from scalp to ends (for
wavy/straight hair).
Gel/Defrizzer – rub a little between your palms and either scrunch into hair
(for curly hair) or finger comb in through from scalp to ends (for
wavy/straight hair).
8. Toothpaste
– there are numerous recipes out there but I just mix coconut oil and baking
soda and dab a little of the mix on my toothbrush.
– there are numerous recipes out there but I just mix coconut oil and baking
soda and dab a little of the mix on my toothbrush.
9. Make
up remover – use a cotton swab and a dab of coconut oil and you would be amazed
at how well it works!
up remover – use a cotton swab and a dab of coconut oil and you would be amazed
at how well it works!
10. Chapstick – just rub a little
into lips and it not only acts as a softening agent but it also has an SPF of
about 4 so you get a little protection!
into lips and it not only acts as a softening agent but it also has an SPF of
about 4 so you get a little protection!
11. Massage Oil – pretty simple;
grab some and rub!
grab some and rub!
12. Lubricant – it is an all
natural, perfectly safe personal lubricant. Not compatible with latex!
natural, perfectly safe personal lubricant. Not compatible with latex!
13. Sunscreen – see my post
on natural sunscreen for
more detailed information.
on natural sunscreen for
more detailed information.
14. Stretch Mark Cream – coconut
oil is great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark
cure but it will help.
oil is great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark
cure but it will help.
15. Nipple Cream – works great to
nourish cracked, sore, or dry nipples. Apply to a cotton ball and leave on your
nipples between feedings.
nourish cracked, sore, or dry nipples. Apply to a cotton ball and leave on your
nipples between feedings.
16. Diaper salve – very
comforting on a rashy bum with no harsh chemicals. Also safe for cloth diapers.
comforting on a rashy bum with no harsh chemicals. Also safe for cloth diapers.
17. Cradle cap – having issues with
dry skin on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your baby’s
skin, it also helps eliminate cradle cap. Just rub a teaspoon onto scalp daily.
dry skin on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your baby’s
skin, it also helps eliminate cradle cap. Just rub a teaspoon onto scalp daily.
18. Body scrub – mix coconut oil
and sugar together and rub all over! Rinse off and your skin will be super
soft! You can add in essential oils if you would like a specific smell.
and sugar together and rub all over! Rinse off and your skin will be super
soft! You can add in essential oils if you would like a specific smell.
19. Healing – when applied on
scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the
wound from outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing
process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a
heck-of-a-lot better than anything from the pharmacy.
scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the
wound from outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing
process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a
heck-of-a-lot better than anything from the pharmacy.
20. Bug Bites – when applied
directly to a bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation
as well as hasten the healing process.
directly to a bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation
as well as hasten the healing process.
21. Skin problems – coconut oil
relieves skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.
relieves skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.
22. Swimmers Ear – mix garlic oil
and coconut oil and put a few drops in affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do
this 2-3 times a day and it usually works within one or two days.
and coconut oil and put a few drops in affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do
this 2-3 times a day and it usually works within one or two days.
General Health and Wellness
23. Stress Relief – relieve
mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging
motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to
lower your stress level.
mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging
motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to
lower your stress level.
24. Digestion – the saturated
fats in coconut oil have anti-bacterial properties that help control,
parasites, and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related
problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in
the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making you healthier all
around.
fats in coconut oil have anti-bacterial properties that help control,
parasites, and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related
problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in
the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making you healthier all
around.
25. Fitness – coconut oil has
been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and
escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat, while
increasing muscle.
been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and
escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat, while
increasing muscle.
26. Nose bleeds – coconut oil can
prevent nose bleeding that is caused by sensitivity to weather such as extreme
hotness and extreme coldness. This condition happens when the nasal passages
become dry because of cold or dry air resulting to burns and cracks in the
mucus membranes so bleeding happens. To prevent this just put coconut oil in
you nostrils. Coat your finger with coconut oil and then lie down and coat your
finger inside your nose. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries
in the nasal passages. A Vitamin C supplement will also help prevent nose
bleeding.
prevent nose bleeding that is caused by sensitivity to weather such as extreme
hotness and extreme coldness. This condition happens when the nasal passages
become dry because of cold or dry air resulting to burns and cracks in the
mucus membranes so bleeding happens. To prevent this just put coconut oil in
you nostrils. Coat your finger with coconut oil and then lie down and coat your
finger inside your nose. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries
in the nasal passages. A Vitamin C supplement will also help prevent nose
bleeding.
27. For breastfeeding moms,
consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich your milk supply.
consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich your milk supply.
28. Helps with weight loss &
controlling cravings.
controlling cravings.
29. Helps keep blood sugar levels
stable and/or helps with cravings in those with diabetes.
stable and/or helps with cravings in those with diabetes.
Health Problems (that coconut oil is known for
aiding, relieving, or even curing when taken internally)
aiding, relieving, or even curing when taken internally)
30. Eczema – in addition to
taking it internally, many have success applying it externally, some don’t
taking it internally, many have success applying it externally, some don’t
31. Skin problems
32. Toenail fungus
33. Hot flashes
34. Bleeding hemorrhoids (can
also be applied externally twice a day)
also be applied externally twice a day)
35. HIV
36. Head lice
37. Improvements in menstruation
regarding pain/cramps and heavy blood flow
regarding pain/cramps and heavy blood flow
38. Migraines (with regular use)
39. Mononucleosis
40. Parasites
41. Thrush
42. Relieve gallbladder pain
43. Has helped some people
improve symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland, results have shown subsequent
thyroid blood tests becoming normal
improve symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland, results have shown subsequent
thyroid blood tests becoming normal
44. Energy boost
45. Flaky, dry skin
46. May relieve acid reflux and
indigestion when taken with each meal
indigestion when taken with each meal
47. Adrenal fatigue
48. Alzheimers
49. H. pylori
50. Candida albicans
51. Asthma, even in children
52. Autism
53. Cholesterol – improves HDL
(‘good’ cholesterol) to LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) ratio in people with high
cholesterol
(‘good’ cholesterol) to LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) ratio in people with high
cholesterol
54. Chronic fatigue
55. Circulation/feeling cold all
the time
the time
56. Stronger immune system
57. Mental Clarity
58. Depression
59. Helps with inflammation in
Crohns
Crohns
Health Problems (that coconut oil is known for
aiding, relieving, or even curing when applied topically)
aiding, relieving, or even curing when applied topically)
60. Athletes foot
61. Back pain/sore muscles
62. Canker sores
63. Acne
64. Cellulite
65. Herpes (applied topically and
taken internally)
taken internally)
66. Genital warts (through
topical application over 6 weeks, and coconut oil enemas twice a day depending
on the location of the warts)
topical application over 6 weeks, and coconut oil enemas twice a day depending
on the location of the warts)
67. Circumcision healing –
although I am personally against circumcision, I have read that coconut oil is
a really great healer for this.
although I am personally against circumcision, I have read that coconut oil is
a really great healer for this.
Cooking
68. Use 1 cup to 1 cup ratio when
replacing other oils/butter in recipes with coconut oil.
replacing other oils/butter in recipes with coconut oil.
69. Replacement for
butter/lard/Crisco/PAM in it’s solid form – greasing pans, pie crusts, etc.
butter/lard/Crisco/PAM in it’s solid form – greasing pans, pie crusts, etc.
70. Replacement for various oils
in liquid form – baking, cooking, sautéing, etc.
in liquid form – baking, cooking, sautéing, etc.
71. Nutritional supplement – melt
and add to smoothies.
and add to smoothies.
Other Uses
72. Insect repellent – mix
coconut oil with peppermint oil extract and rub it all over exposed skin. Keeps
insects off better than anything with Deet! Tons safer too.
coconut oil with peppermint oil extract and rub it all over exposed skin. Keeps
insects off better than anything with Deet! Tons safer too.
73. Great for dogs and cats for
general wellness. Just add a teaspoon to their water bowl daily.
general wellness. Just add a teaspoon to their water bowl daily.
74. Goo Gone – just mix equal
parts coconut oil and baking soda into a paste. Apply to the “sticky” area and
let it set for a minute. Then scrub off with an old toothbrush or the scrubby
side of a sponge.
parts coconut oil and baking soda into a paste. Apply to the “sticky” area and
let it set for a minute. Then scrub off with an old toothbrush or the scrubby
side of a sponge.
75. Chewing Gum in Hair Remover –
just rub some coconut oil over the stuck chewing gum, leave in for about 30
minutes, then roll the gum between your fingertip. Voila! It’s out!
just rub some coconut oil over the stuck chewing gum, leave in for about 30
minutes, then roll the gum between your fingertip. Voila! It’s out!
76. Polish Furniture – coconut
oil with a little bit of lemon juice to polish wood furniture. However, I
recommend you test it first on a very small, unobtrusive part of your furniture
to make sure it works the way you’d like.
oil with a little bit of lemon juice to polish wood furniture. However, I
recommend you test it first on a very small, unobtrusive part of your furniture
to make sure it works the way you’d like.
77. Polishing Bronze – all you
have to do is rub a little oil into a cotton towel and then wipe down the
statue. It cleans and helps deepen the color of your bronze.
have to do is rub a little oil into a cotton towel and then wipe down the
statue. It cleans and helps deepen the color of your bronze.
78. Seasoning animal hide drums
79. Seasoning cookware
80. Moisturizing and cleaning
leather products
leather products
Did I miss any? Do you use coconut oil for
something not on my list? Please add it in the comments. I am always excited to
find new ways to implement coconut oil!
something not on my list? Please add it in the comments. I am always excited to
find new ways to implement coconut oil!
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2012-12-25 17:03:36
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