http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss Coconut Oil Cures -- Medicinal Uses of Coconut Oil Explained. Mon, 13 Feb 12 05:35:06 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_72353 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss1 Wed, 25 Jan 12 22:01:32 -0600 Southern Bell from Marietta, Ga, United States writes: "I have been reading about oil pulling with coconut oil. I am taking the capsules daily, plus adding coconut oil to my morning coffee. However, the coconut oil I put in my coffee has solidified due to the cold weather. It melts in my coffee. I would like to try oil pulling with coconut oil, but does anyone know what I could do to make it a liquid for pulling? Thanks. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_71283 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss2 Fri, 13 Jan 12 18:37:43 -0600 Brooklyn Bridge from Union City, Usa writes: "The expiration date on my Certified Organic Extra Virgin Coconut oil Expeller Pressed by Jarrow Formulas is November 20, 2011. My question is if I can still use the oil for my skin? I would not take it internally. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=MULTIPLE_70886 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss3 Mon, 09 Jan 12 09:41:39 -0600 [YEA] Mihel from Clinton Twp, Mi writes: "I have been using this miracle food for a month or so now, and it has benefitted me in ways that I can't fathom would be possible with any other store-bought stuff, such as lotion. In the Winter, my hands crack and get very dry and have broken skin spots all over my palms. Since I've been using coconut oil in my hair as a natural gel, a face moisturizer, chap stick, and lotion, just having the oil on my hands has made perfectly soft and healthy and crack-free. I use the oil to make a toothpaste and natural deodorant, which works wonders. I also have been losing much bad weight by taking a tablespoon of it daily by mouth. I've been cooking with it, and let me say, it seems to bring out the flavor in my food, rather make it taste oily and greasy like other cooking oils. My partner has been taking the oil by mouth each day also, and it has cured his gingivitis completely. The oil is a godsend, truly. I find that it has boosted my immune system, also. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=COCONUTSUGAR_70294 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss4 Sat, 31 Dec 11 14:24:13 -0600 [YEA] Kimi from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "I started using sugar after coming off of an intense candida cleanse (during which I used mostly xylitol and stevia). I find that coconut sugar doesn't aggravate my candida at all, and it tastes better than real sugar! I sometimes mix xylitol and coconut sugar together- especially when a recipe calls for a bigger amount of sugar. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_69943 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss5 Mon, 26 Dec 11 22:01:31 -0600 Alicia from Vancouver, Bc, Canada writes: "Hello, can someone please recommend a good coconut oil that is available in BC Canada? Does it have to be organic and / or expeller pressed ? (don't know what that means lol ) I would also really appreciate if someone could answer some questions. I was wondering about its use as a deodorant and after reading the many posts I'm a bit confused: does the oil HAVE to be extra virgin? How to apply it on underarms, how much? Will it be greasy and leave oil marks? Does it have to be solid or runny and does it matter? Also I have read that some are eating it for general well being, how much and how often? Should it be cold or hot and is it better than apple cider vinegar? I know I'm asking a lot but I hope someone can help me out, this site is THE best for learning natural remedies!! I love reading the posts from all over the word. Thank you so much in advance for your help. Happy New Year to everyone and thank you Earth Clinic!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_69737 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss6 Fri, 23 Dec 11 08:52:20 -0600 Pinks from Mumbai, India writes: "Hi, I luv this site. I have started oil pulling, but wanted to ask if I can use parachute coconut oil that everyone uses for the hair to ingest it. We have a whole variety of coconut oils here. They all say they are pure. They are but have never drunk them. Waiting for your feedback. Thanks " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_69368 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss7 Sat, 17 Dec 11 21:23:06 -0600 Simon from Somewhere, Usa writes: "Which is the lesser of 2 evils? Potentially irradiated coconut oil or dead (pasteurized) local butter? The coconut oil seems to have so many health benefits. Since it's often imported, it may be irradiated. They find loopholes to not have to tell us things. People still seem to rave about it here, irradiated or not so I reckon it still is effective. Anyway to neutralize the possible effects of irradiation? Does Lugols work for this? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=COCONUT_68974 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss8 Sun, 11 Dec 11 21:59:08 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Hollly from Algonquin, Illinois writes: "I've only been OPing for 3 days, once a day in the morning or whenever my stomache is empty. I'm using organic extra virgin coconut oil. The very first day I started, I got a wave of horrible depression. I'm continuing with the pulling but the depression now isn't getting better. I am sensitive to lots of chemicals, substances etc. so I am naturally prone to depression, but I can feel that this depression is something different. Do I stick with it? Should I stop and give myself a break? Is depression a common side effect? : " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_68713 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss9 Fri, 09 Dec 11 09:55:50 -0600 Shai from London, Uk writes: "I recently bumped up on this web page and it's quite amazing. I have a question to ask on use of which Virgin Coconut oil- what is best 'Pukka' or 'Tiana' in UK and which one is more effective. Any guidance on this selection will be very much helpful. Thanks Shai " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_67964 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss10 Tue, 29 Nov 11 01:09:52 -0600 Sarah from Denver, Colorado writes: "Reply to JB of New Iberia, Louisiana: about the LouAna company--they DO make coconut oil but also make the oils that you mentioned. The local groceries decide what oils go on their shelves according to popular demand. Also, being a "foodie" I have recently learned a little about our nation's food history. Bananas and coconuts have been coming into our ports even as our nation was being formed. I don't know when the tradition started but... "Ambrosia" is a fruit salad which includes coconut and has been served at Thanksgiving in the South for many, many years. From what I've heard, I think baking with coconut oil--pure or not--may be preferable to using butter, which is what I do now (except for those few recipes that use a liquid oil, then I use canola). " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=CHOLESTEROL_67042 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss11 Tue, 15 Nov 11 22:16:42 -0600 [YEA] Victor from San Antonio, Texas Usa. writes: "Hi everyone I'm 53 years of age and my significant other is 57 when I first met her she look so vibrant and healthy until a few weeks into the relationship she decided to get really sick on me, well it turned out she had really high cholesterol and acid reflux, I myself had been suffering from high cholesterol for years but did not want to take medicine. One day after getting her home from the hospital I decided to research for a home remedy and I ran into the organic virgin coconut oil I ordered 4 quarts and started her and me on one teaspoon in the morning after a great cup of coffee and 4 months later after a followup with the Doctor- Amen! Cholesterol and Acid Reflux was gone thank you for your time. I recommend this to anybody that is not allergic to COCONUT, GOD BLESS America and all of us. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=AP_65686 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss12 Sat, 22 Oct 11 09:48:11 -0500 Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Here is a most interesting study on the benefits of simple coconut oil in the diet helping to prevent/cure Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Many of the reasons are explained and presented in detail. This study was carried out by Dr Richard Veech a senior researcher at the NIH. The ketones or ketone-bodies that this article talks about are derived from MCT's in coconut oil. Ted from Bangkok has also written widely about the many benefits of coconut oil containing MCT's and the advantages of using ketone bodies for energy in the body. While the hunt for the genetic basis of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's continues, and 'cure' in the form of foetal cell transplant turned into nightmare, senior NIH scientist Richard Veech is developing a promising approach that will involve dietary intervention. A team, headed by Richard Veech, senior scientist in the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH), has made discoveries that may lead to a simple, effective treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. A molecular shunt that feeds into the core metabolic cycle, can protect cultured neurons from the kinds of damages involved in those neurodegenerative diseases [1]. Veech was in exuberant, confident mood when I met him recently at a special workshop on the biophysics of aging, convened by gerontologist Dr. Walter Bortz in Berkeley. Alzheimer's disease affects 5 million and Parkinson's disease about 500,000 in the United States. The incidence of Alzheimer's is expected to increase as the population ages, as its prevalence rises from 2.5% of those at 65 years of age to 47% of those over 85 years of age. Patients lose recent memory; the neurotransmitter acetylcholine decreases in the brain, and neurons die in the part of the brain known as the hippocampus, where the protein fragment, Ab1-42, accumulate in characteristic plaques (patches).. Alzheimers disease is generally regarded as multi-factorial. Approximately 20% of cases appear related to abnormalities of Ab1-42 metabolism associated with genetic defects mapped to chromosome 1, 14, 19 or 21. That leaves at least 80% associated with other factors, which include brain trauma, ischemia (decreased blood flow) insulin resistance, or impairment of brain energy metabolism. Parkinson's disease symptoms include muscle rigidity and tremor of the hands, and is diagnosed by aggregates of the proteins asynuclein and ubiquitin in neurons, and death of neurons that use the neurotransmitter dopamine in the part of the brain known as substantia nigra. The disease can be associated with genetic abnormalities, environmental toxins or infections, and can be treated, at least temporarily, by the drug L-dopa. Experimentally, a syndrome indistinguishable from Parkinson's disease can be induced by the heroin analogue, 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP ), which is taken up by the dopamine transporter protein into the neurons. In the neurons, MPP inhibits the activity of NADH dehydrogenase, the first enzyme of the 'electron transport chain' in the mitochondria, which oxidises the metabolic products of glucose in a core cycle of reactions – the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle - that extract energy to power all living activities. The brain uses a disproportionately large amount of energy for its weight, and it needs to extract it directly from glucose. The brain is unable to use fatty acids (breakdown products of fats) or amino acids (breakdown products of proteins), which can enter the TCA cycle through branch points in other tissues. A metabolite the brain can use is ketones, which can feed directly into the TCA cycle. Richard Veech's team found that ketones protect neurons from both MPP , which induces Parkinsons disease, and the protein fragment Ab1-42, which accumulates in the brain of Alzheimers patients. Not only that, addition of ketones alone actually increased the number of surviving neurons from the hippocampus, suggesting that ketones may even act as growth factors for neurons in culture. The team's work goes back to the 1990s, when they started using 'metabolic control analysis' (see Box 1) to study glucose metabolism in working rat hearts perfused with glucose, to which ketones or insulin or both have been added [2]. Insulin is a hormone that reduces glucose concentration in the blood, and deficiency of insulin is associated with type I diabetes. Source: http://www.i-sis.org.uk/wheregenesfail.php " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=CANDIDA_64843 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss13 Mon, 10 Oct 11 01:58:59 -0500 Steve from Gold Coast, Australia writes: "Hey Robin from Melbourne. Research coconut oil. Great for many problems especially candida.1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon orally /daily will do the trick. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=MULTIPLE_64465 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss14 Mon, 03 Oct 11 10:47:25 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Chris from Singapore writes: "Hi, I was pretty open to trying coconut oil being a lover of all things coconutty from young. I started taking 3 tablespoons of this oil daily and applying this oil on my face. I can report the following benefits so far: very good bowel movements (not that I had bad ones before but there is a definite improvement), more restful sleep and my complexion is certainly looking and feeling softer. I didn't think I'd describe it such but it really feels that way. [Would like to see some weight loss off me... There's been about 3 pounds shed... So, we'll see]. This has only been for a month since I started using (consuming and applying externally) it. Recently, I've started having this itchy scalp which has so called 'degenerated' into dry flakiness as well! I've tried every anti-dandruff shampoo there is available - the bottles line my shelf in the bathroom, believe me! - yet I'm still scratching my itchy flaky head like mad! Anyhow, last night, I've decided that I'll massage coconut oil to my scalp each night and shampoo my hair in the morning daily and see how it goes... Today's the first day after a coconut oil hair treatment and the itching is less intense. At least I got by today's work without having to scratch my head silly behind closed doors!!! Watch this space, folks... and to all you consumers of coconut oil, I hope you're enjoying a better quality of life now... Time to give my head that coconut-oil massage now... :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=COR_61528 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss15 Thu, 18 Aug 11 20:33:33 -0500 [YEA] Katie from Greenwood, In writes: "I use this site all the time but have never posted before. Today, however, I'm dying to share! I've been adding 2tbs of coconut oil to my diet for the past month in various ways and I've experimented with using it in smoothies but it always clumps up when you add cold ingredients. Today however, I managed to make a 100% smooth no clump smoothie! I put coconut oil in a cup and placed it in a bowl of hot water to melt it and then smushed my fruit (just strawberries today) into the oil and added it to the food processor. Processed until completely smooth and THEN added my cold ingredients ( vanilla bean coconut milk ice cream and 1 crushed up ice cube for extra coldness. ) Result was as smooth as yogurt and delicious! Coconut oil has really been a cure all for me. I've lost a little weight even though my fat intake is obviously higher since I haven't changed anything else in my diet, my nails are stronger and look more clear, and the stubborn cystic acne I get around my jawline have all flattened out. The redness is still there, but with makeup on you can't even tell and no new zits have popped up and my skin looks better now than it has since I started getting cystic acne about 4 years ago. Finally being able to use evco in smoothies is just gonna make it better! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_59316 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss16 Mon, 11 Jul 11 15:26:15 -0500 Maggy, from Canada writes: "I have used coconut oil for most of my life for cooking and other uses. Most people in fiji make their own oil at home which is virgin. It is not a good oil. Doc in fiji recommend us to use corn oil instead. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=ME_57186 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss17 Thu, 02 Jun 11 10:28:44 -0500 Daniel from Bamenda, North West, Cameroon writes: "The magnitude of fungal meningo-encephalitis has been described worldwide; it is presented as the most deadly opportunistic infection in people living with HIV/AIDS. The classical medications for the treatment of fungal meningo-encephalitis (amphotericin B, flucytosine, and fluconazole), are very expensive, and not available in most hospitals. Fungal infections are frequently not responsive to classical antifungal therapy. Considering the enormous emphasis on the antifungal properties of the fatty acids of the coconut oil, thus the coconut oil, in scientific literature; the natural and the non toxic nature of coconut oil; the knowledge acquired from a previous research; mfonfu oil, extracted from coconut was administered orally twice daily at a dose of 5ml to HIV/AIDS patients as treatment against fungal meningo-encephalitis. All patients were taking antiretrovirals (ARV); those who were not on ARV were placed on ARV in the following week, except for the patient who was in coma. The rapid recovery of the patients to treatment with coconut oil was spectacular and miraculous with the major symptoms and signs disappearing generally within the first month of starting treatment with mfonfu oil; indicating that coconut oil treats fungal meningo-encephalitis in HIV/AIDS patients, and that coconut oil is a very formidable, powerful and effective antifungal. Coconut oil will constitute the corner stone in the treatment of fungal meningo-encephalitis in HIV/AIDS patients. Nevertheless, the only treatment for HIV/AIDS remains prevention of the infection, because there is no specific medication against HIV yet. The setting of the research was in Bamenda from October 2007 to March 2008, at St Mary Soledad Catholic Health Centre. For more reading: http://mfonfudaniel.blogspot.com " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=ME_56938 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss18 Sat, 28 May 11 12:48:09 -0500 [YEA] Daniel from Bamenda, North West, Cameroon writes: "Thirty four HIV/AIDS patients suffering from fungal meningitis and encephalitis treated from October 2007 to December 2008 were analysed. The only objective sign observed in all the patients was oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush); it is thus the pathognomonic sign in fungal meningitis and encephalitis in HIV/AIDS patients. Oropharyngeal candidiasis in an HIV/AIDS patient should indicate the risk of developing fungal meningitis and encephalitis. Memory loss was also one of most declared symptoms. The diagnosis of fungal meningitis was presumptive; only one was positive for Cryptococcus neoformans. The early diagnosis and treatment of fungal meningitis and encephalitis in HIV/AIDS patients with mfonfu oil (coconut oil) should be based on clinical approach by the presence of neurological and mental disorders, and oropharyngeal candidiasis. The recovery rate within the first two weeks of treatment with mfonfu oil (coconut oil) was 91.2% while the fatality rate was 8.8%. This operational research confirms the effectiveness of mfonfu oil (coconut oil) in the treatment of fungal meningitis and encephalitis in HIV/AIDS patients. Mfonfu oil (coconut oil) would be used sooner or later to treat fungal meningitis and encephalitis in HIV/AIDS patients; it is effective, available, and cheap; and it is a revolutionary discovery for humanity! Nevertheless educational campaigns for the prevention HIV infection are still paramount because there is not yet any specific medication against HIV. The use of coconut oil (mfonfu oil) for the early treatment of fungal meningitis and encephalitis, supplementing ARV therapy, will greatly prolong the lives of HIV/AIDS patients.All efforts contributing positively to the fight against HIV/AIDS from the top to the bottom and from the bottom to the top of the health pyramid such as this discovery should be highly considered and appreciated. For futher reading my blog is : http://mfonfudaniel.blogspot.com " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=TAKEINTERNALLY_56580 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss19 Fri, 20 May 11 15:01:40 -0500 Diamond from Cleveland, England writes: "hi debbie, thanks for getting back to me, ill start oil pulling tommorrow morning on a empty stomach, starting with a teaspoon first, till I get used to it. I'll post a comment in a week. Im due back at my dentist approx 7 weeks time, which I hope gives the oil time to start healing my gums. thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=TAKEINTERNALLY_56519 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss20 Thu, 19 May 11 10:46:50 -0500 Diamond from Cleveland, England writes: "hi, thankyou debbie, for your last feedback, could you please advise, after I melt the coconut oil in a bowl, then put it in my mouth, do I just swish it round, then spit it out or do I swallow it. Im so sorry for being a nuisance just being careful. thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=TAKEINTERNALLY_56468 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss21 Wed, 18 May 11 14:52:05 -0500 Diamond from Cleveland, England writes: "hi, I managed to get from my local health shop today, Unrefined pure coconut oil, I do hope this is the correct one. The texture of it is like lard. Do I just take a teaspoon full chew then to swallow it, or is it just a pinch first to see if I have any adverse reactions to it. I bought it because I have gingivitis I am also taking CoEnzyme Q-10 30mg 3 times a day. Any feedback would be gratefull thanks. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=SL_56195 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss22 Thu, 12 May 11 22:05:58 -0500 Evelyn from Denver, Co writes: "Hi. I just read a whole lot about 'oil pulling' here on your site, what a strange idea... But with lots of valid uses! So, while considering giving this a try, I remembered that I still have a whole gallon of virgin coconut oil that my Dad bought, after much research on it's benefits, he never used it at all. You know, he was "old school". I believe he likely opened it, saw it as a gallon of really pricey fat, not quite remembering all the good claims it had made to it's use... Felt rather ashamed he'd probably been ripped off... Through no one's fault but his own, and closed it back up thinking... "~no way! ~" The thing is... This was a few years ago. He has since passed, & adding that my daughter is highly allergic to coconut, I just felt it was better left alone, for the time being. (to rot?) OK, my daughter has now moved out. This gallon of fine virgin fat has been with me this whole time. I have been storing this gallon of (quite expensive) coconut oil, .. And yes, still I have it, sitting on the floor of my pantry. OK, so I just now finally opened it up... yes, in the middle of writing this... But thought if it were rancid, I could save the trouble of asking/posting, here... But to my surprise, it was just as fine as could be. The surface hadn't even been touched! (I'm SO thankful that little furry green coconut babies didn't come oozing out..!! & I'll bet I've just stirred my dear old Dad's soul when I too, noticed that it looks just like a tub o' lard! ) Sorry, I don't mean to delay my point, or question, rather. I'm just in one of those writing modes, I guess... So my question is: No harm in trying it out... Is there? Even being "aged", as it is? It doesn't smell like anything at all, but when I dipped some out into a smaller container & rubbed it into my hands and arms it got a light coconutty sweet smell to it, but not strong at all... Quite pleasing, really. Not at all rancid, sour or otherwise spoiled. I almost feel silly even asking, now that I've tested it out topically... & I suppose, if nothing else, I could make some kind of skin preparation from it! But since I've gone and typed all this out .... Maybe it will save someone else from having to ask. Or... Otherwise let the world know that it is probably ok to use even "aged" for... Ok, 2007, is when he floated on outta here, so... I'd give a likely guess at probably 6 or 7 years old, now. That's quite a long shelf life! Only due to its appearance, am I almost already comfortable with its future use, but, really, I know nothing about any kind of longivity for its health benefits to remain... I still value the opinion of an expert or knowledge of experience... Whichever... So, please, do let me know if you see any adverse reasons for using this product!!! While I can't yet see myself spreading it on my toast, I don't forsee any harm if I were to swish it and spit it! I must say, it feels good to have that feeling of, "I just KNEW I'd find a use for ~that~.. someday! " I Thank you so much in advance for your consideration, and subsequent opinion/advice. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_56146 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss23 Wed, 11 May 11 17:27:30 -0500 Andreea from Grimsby, On, Canada writes: "Hello I read a lot that was written on this site about the possible effects of VCO and decided to get some for myself. I went to the healthfood store and bought a jar and noticed on the back under the Nutritional Values that 1 tablespoon contains 22% of the recommended daily fat intake and 67% on the saturated fat intake. Given that the recommended dosage is 2-3 tablespoons a day is that normal and healthy? I am just a bit apprehensive about all that fat. Thank you " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_55810 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss24 Wed, 04 May 11 22:01:38 -0500 [YEA] Patty from Naalehu, Hawaii writes: "Aloha, we are a family that are in the coconut business in Hawaii. We have been harvesting and processing coconuts for over 20 years. We sell fresh chopped up ripe coconut at a weekly farmer's market, and also make a yummy coconut candy, simmered with raw sugar. Before coconut oil had made such a comeback, we always knew it was good. When we are chopping the fresh ripe coconut two or three days a week, we always make sure to eat some. Anyway, I have now incorporated the oil also in to our diet, as my husband has been diagnosed with early Alzheimers. (Yes he ate coconut, but probably not enough to keep it at bay) I just put in on toast in the morning with a bit of jam or honey. As for myself, I am a 56 year old woman that has had coconut as a part of my diet all these years. I also have a different diet than my husband, he was raised local style, alot of good fish etc. but lots of meat and oils. Personally I have always said that it is the coconut that keeps me so full of energy and so healthy. (I also eat lots of local fruit and vegetables) Coconut rules, I always knew that! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_55752 /Remedies/coconut_oil116.rss25 Tue, 03 May 11 18:20:19 -0500 Andrew from Charlottetown, Pei, Canada writes: "Was wondering if one can consume both sesame oil and coconut oil daily? I do the Oil pulling twice daily with Sesame oil and in the morning after Oil pulling I take one tablespoonful of Coconut Oil.. Would like to consume Sesame oil in the evening. any info is great thks..... "