Coconut oil...

ActionActress wrote:

veggiegirl314 wrote:Just a fair warning to those who choose to eat coconut oil. It's VERY high in saturated fat, so if you have high cholesterol, you might want to use it only on your head and not in your tummy [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Ah it is a vegetable saturated fat, not animal. I have lost 32lbs by it. Coconut oil, contains MCT medium chain fatty acids that the body easily absorbs into the body and turn into energy. Coconut oil increases the metabolism of the body and also decreases your appetite level.

There is more information here: http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/ There has been much misconception about coconut oil and it's usage in one diet. Coconut oil, milk, and meat have been used for thousands of years in the Pacific Islands and Asia and they have a tendency to be on the slim side and very, very little cardio vascular problems. Cholesterol is in check with coconut oil also.

Here is an except, there are universities studies on the site to look up at ones own leisure:

Coconut In Modern Medicine

Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:

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  Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.
  
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  Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.
  
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  Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
  
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  Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.
  
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  Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.
  
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  Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.
  
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  Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
  
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  Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.
  
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  Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
  
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  Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
  
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  Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.
  
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  Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
  
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  Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.
  
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  Helps protect against osteoporosis.
  
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  Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
  
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  Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.
  
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  Improves digestion and bowel function.
  
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  Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.
  
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  Reduces inflammation.
  
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  Supports tissue healing and repair.
  
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  Supports and aids immune system function.
  
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  Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.
  
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  Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.
  
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  Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.
  
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  Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.
  
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  Functions as a protective antioxidant.
  
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  Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.
  
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  Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.
  
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  Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.
  
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  Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
  
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  Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).
  
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  Reduces epileptic seizures.
  
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  Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
  
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  Dissolves kidney stones.
  
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  Helps prevent liver disease.
  
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  Is lower in calories than all other fats.
  
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  Supports thyroid function.
  
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  Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.
  
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  Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.
  
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  Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.
  
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  Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.
  
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  Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
  
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  Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.
  
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  Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.
  
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  Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
  
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  Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.
  
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  Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun.
  
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  Helps control dandruff.
  
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  Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.
  
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  Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.
  
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  Is completely non-toxic to humans.
  

dajewel wrote:u should try to put it in smaller containers so that the whole lot doesn't get tainted...coconut oil goes rancid very quickly.

krenea wrote:I purchase virgin coconut oil from Whole Foods for $6.99 for a 16 oz glass jar. It's solid when I purchase it, but if the bathroom gets warm enough, the oil will melt, then solidify once again when the temperature drops. It's been mild here, so the jar I have has remained solid. I've been using the handle of my denman brush (my plastic forks and spoons keep breaking!) to get the oil out of the jar so that it doesn't go rancid. Apparently, coconut oil can do that if you're not careful. Whether solid or liquified, it works wonderfully well for me. It its solid form, it melts immediately once you rub your hands together. I dont' think it matter so much as to which brand you choose, as long as it's virgin or extra virgin. I buy virgin because it's cheaper.

loveself247 wrote:Hey natural83,,, I use "Now" brand Coconut oil and most if it comes in a solid form but it will melt at warm room temp or if you set it on the stove. But as dajewel said, you must put some in a different container or use a plastic spoon as krenea suggested so you don't contaminate your product.


Stop playin and get over to Whole Foods to get your coconut oil lady...lol

loveself247 wrote:There you go. Girl I was online today and the product feen in me kicked in and I ordered Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream and the Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm. Will let you know how they work for me.

By the way, what color Hena did you purchase? I'm going to wait on your result before I order some lol... Just want to make sure I get the right stuff. Nikki advised me to get the Jamila 2009 and some Indigo.

loveself247 wrote:lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Girl you know I don't know! I just know what Nikki said, shoot her a message to see what she says. I think to it would depend on what results you want.

krenea wrote:You will see that your hair will be red in the sun, but indoors, it will still appear to be the color that it is before henna was applyed. Using indigo following a henna treatment will dye the hair black. There are no options for color choices with henna; it's just red. If you purchased just the Jamila, then you have all that you need. When my first order came, there were good-quality latex gloves included. Tea and honey are all you need to henna though, although many people add olive oil to their mixtures, too.

loveself247 wrote:natural83,,,I think Nikki advised me to get indigo because of my current hair color and that she advised the indigo so I could get one uniform color. I have no idea what my hair color is now lol....

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