http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss Virgin coconut oil is a genuine health food that can be an effective skin care treatment and alternative health supplement for diabetes, heart health, weight loss, etc. Wed, 22 May 13 09:47:47 -0500 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=COO_120838 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss1 Sun, 05 May 13 22:13:33 -0500 Georgina from Tolmie, Victoria, Australia writes: "Has anyone ever made an ointment using Coconut Oil? If so, was it easily absorbed by the skin? I have been making ointments with Virgin Olive Oil however it really leaves a greasy trail on the skin. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=OP_100877 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss2 Thu, 11 Apr 13 08:11:22 -0500 Jana from Portland, Tn, United States writes: "I would like for my elderly mother to try oil pulling as she suffers from severe arthritis but she has both upper and lower dentures, would this still be a viable option for her? Could she still \'swish\' in the morning before putting her dentures in? I would love to be able to be able to tell her about this and for it to work for her so she would not be in so much pain. Additionally, what kind of coconut oil is best to use? Organic, extra virgin, etc? I\'m new to all of this and it\'s all a bit confusing to me. I will be trying this myself as I suffer from chronic daily migraines as well as cluster headaches nonstop with no relief in sight and have been on massive doses of opiates to control the pain for six years now and I hate the amount of chemicals running good through my body. I and am hoping that this will help with the migraines and hopefully the clusters as well, not to mention a total body cleanse! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=OP_100819 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss3 Tue, 09 Apr 13 17:35:28 -0500 [YEA] Debi Sunshine from Apple Valley, Ca writes: "I use 1 tbsp of Coconut Oil and I add a few drops of oil of wild oregano for immune support OR clove oil if I have a toothache. I average 5 days a week and I do it in the morning. For three years I have not had a cold or flu. I started OP because I couldn\'t afford a dentist and I am thrilled with the results. Whiter, stronger teeth and pinker gums. Feeling good. I learned about this from Earth Clinic then checked out Bruce Fife\'s book from the library. Happy swishing!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=SE_100390 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss4 Thu, 28 Mar 13 11:56:09 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Natali from Moncton, Nb writes: "I am trying to put coconut oil in daily cooking. But as soon as I made tortilla with coconut oil instead of crisco, my husband complains of having heartburn. Will this heartburn go away or should I look for other alternatives beside coconut oil? Thanks. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=RINGWORM_93651 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss5 Sat, 16 Mar 13 23:21:59 -0500 Suzeeq from Port Saint Lucie, Florida writes: "Noticed a rash that looked like ringworm, found this site and decided to go with the coconut oil, can anyone tell me how long it takes to go away if I\'m applying twice daily? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=SE_92696 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss6 Thu, 21 Feb 13 10:34:56 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Nicole from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Hi everyone, I have been taking 1 tsp of extra virgin coconut oil organic cold pressed about 3 days before my menses and I also drank coconut water on those days as well. On the first day of my menses I drank 2 bottles of coconut water and about 4 tsp of VCO it was really light and the pan wasn\'t so severe, I was happy because nothing else seemed to work for me, not the ACV with mother, not the unsulphured BSM or the cayenne pepper, they all just made my period heavier for some strange reason. I had hope for once but then that night I started to bleed like crazy and clotting more than usual, I don\'t understand why this keeps happening to me. Please if Ted or anyone could help me, did I take too much VCO? Is the VCO and coconut water making my menses worse? I\'m on my second day now and it\'s still heavy I\'m lying in bed trying not to move, I\'m drinking some coconut water but I haven\'t had anything else for today please help me I would like some answers. Thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=SCO_92703 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss7 Thu, 21 Feb 13 10:48:36 -0600 Goldenchick from Concord , Nc writes: "I bought EVCO a couple of weeks ago but just now read on the label refrigerate after opening does this mean it as bad now since I have not not sure whether to throw it away? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=INDIA_92483 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss8 Sat, 16 Feb 13 07:55:37 -0600 Sreejit from Calcutta, West Bengal writes: "I want to buy extra virgin organic coconut oil with short and medium chain. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=MC_92036 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss9 Tue, 05 Feb 13 22:23:28 -0600 [YEA] Suja Biju from Dubai, Uae writes: "Pure coconut oil which we extracted at home provides nice aroma for kerala dishes. It won\'t increase cholestrol. It helps me in reducing the hair fall and the dry skin problems. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=SKIN_91423 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss10 Tue, 22 Jan 13 11:56:27 -0600 [YEA] Vic from Niagara Falls, Ontario. Canada writes: "I have been using organic virgin coconut oil for quite a while now and must say... wowwww... I aIso use it for cooking, and applying it on my lips and face and have noticed the great changes.. I eat from the jar around 3-4 teaspoons a day and love it not to mention the great favor it adds to tea. I can only say anyone that is having problems with it especially in their bowel movements must be using a cheap imitation brand. I have tried both the jar brand and also by the bulk at bulk barn in canada. It\'s also a little cheaper at around $8.75 per kilo or 2.5 pounds.. I will be using it for ever now and everyone I talk to loves it in cooking with their foods and also in their salads by melting it down in a pan. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=HAIR_91243 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss11 Fri, 18 Jan 13 16:22:14 -0600 [WARNING!] Coco from Anon writes: "Coconut oil (EVCO) made my hair very soft and shiny but it stripped my salon hair dye out. I saw online that olive oil and coconut oil can do that. Maybe I will try Henna/Indigo dye next time (though I heard the Indigo can get stripped out too). Be careful it ruined my $60 dye job. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=MC_91216 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss12 Thu, 17 Jan 13 21:35:36 -0600 [YEA] Erin from Pittsburgh, Pa writes: "Oh Coconut Oil... Where to begin... I have been using coconut oil for 4 months now on and inside my body. I will say first off that I do not believe in this systemic candida issue and these \"die-offs. \" I do, however, believe in eliminating processed foods from my diet, while eating locally, organically, and sustainable. It is a learning process. So organic virgin coconut oil is great stuff. Here is what I have used it for. Yeast infection: I am currently suffering from repeated yeast infections... Check that... I am just not getting rid this yeast infection completely. I have tried the prescription pills and OTC creams. Coconut oil is great for relieving symptoms and the infection temporarily. It has been more effective than the creams or prescriptions thus far. My infection has always been minor/mild. I am getting insurance in a few weeks, so I have not been to the doctor recently, so it is undiagnosed, and I am very well aware that I could be misdiagnosing (but after hours and hours and months of reading, I don\'t think that I am). It began with diagnosed BV and antibiotics (so I know the difference). Put some coconut oil in a glass, and put that glass in a stopped sink with hot water (about an inch worth). The oil will melt pretty quickly while you brush you do your bathroom routine. Dip an organic cotton tampon in, swirl it around in the oil, and put it on up there. It is pretty much instant relief for me. I leave it in 2-6 hours. After doing this for three days my symptoms will disappear but always temporarily. Basically it gets rid of the problem on the surface but not entirely. May I suggest that EVERYONE read the V Book. There is a crazy amount of misinformation on this site. Read this book. The chapter on yeast infections is online so just google it. Learn about your body apart from only second hand naturopath advice which, if you understand the complexity of scientific experimentation- studies, you will understand that a naturopath (though sometimes helpful) is not a substitute for a doctor... Meh.. But to each their own. If you have reoccurring yeast infections, put some coconut oil up there to get you through and insist on a culture from your gyno. Please do not get into these year/s long extraordinarily restrictive diets that drive you to the point of thinking every ache and pain is the candida monster thriving inside of you. Eating a little sugar does not cause yeast infections... Now, if you are drinking a liter of pop a day and over a quarter of milk with a bunch of cookies, etc...well... Moisturizer/stretch marks: Coconut oil makes a great moisturizer. My boyfriend loves it. I would like to use it as a sexual lubricant as well. After a month of regular use there is no noticeable difference in my stretch marks. I do use it on my face and upper shoulders where I have the occasion pimple break out. Coconut oil does not reduce nor cause pimples as far as I can tell. I definitely do not breakout from coconut oil, but it does not seem to have much of an effect on existing pimples. Things are pretty much as they ever were, though I have received compliments on my skin. Toothpaste: Google a recipe. I have been using it as a homemade toothpaste base for only a week now. Nothing incredible to report, but I do not think that I have bad breath. Shaving cream: I only shave with coconut oil now! I put a little melted oil on my legs and shave away. It is great! Razor burn is not completely eliminated, but definitely greatly reduced. Consumption/Internal Use: Okay... I have added 1-3 T in my coffee for... 4 months now, every morning. This does _not_ eliminate yeast infections. It does absolutely nothing as far as preventing/stopping yeast infections. No changes whatsoever from ingesting. Eating this stuff does increase your metabolism. This means your heart rate will increase and your body temp increases so you will sweat more. I hate this. I have not lost weight (getting back into my yoga routine now.. Exercise and eating right is the only way to lose weight... There is no special tonic). The increased sweating (especially at school or in work when I tend to be more nervous) is terrible. I don\'t like it. I don\'t smell great from it either. This is not a herx reaction or any kind of toxin die off. People that throw out \"herx\" every time someone has a negative reaction (most of them either allergic or due to severely depriving oneself of carbohydrates/sodium/sugar) make me insane. Look up coconut oil. It raises metabolism and heart rate. I do not have a mysterious systemic candida condition that everyone has and every single doctor ever attempts to mask from their patient\'s eyes in order to line their pockets with more yeast money. If you are sensitive to raised heart rates (I am and the first day was kind of rough so I had to start smaller and build up the dose) then start with just a little and work your way up. I am going to work my way back down on this one as I am not sure that a little increased energy is worth the sweatiness and warm sensation all day. We will see. But most importantly, eating coconut oil does not do anything for yeast infections... At least not for mine. I will say that topical application as described above has worked better than Apple Cider Vinegar (did nothing... I started using Apple Cider Vinegar for everything and it did nothing for anything, but I do use it to cook), garlic (did nothing... Ingested and stuck some up there overnight a few times), yogurt (did nothing), probiotics (love for digestion but as suppositories they do nothing for me, and I have tried all of the most recommended brands made especially for vaginal flora harmony). " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=TAKEINTERNALLY_89650 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss13 Sun, 09 Dec 12 15:02:51 -0600 Stephanie from Greenwood, In writes: "I put Virgin Coconut Oil on apples and on angel food cake and its so good! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=HAIR_89536 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss14 Thu, 06 Dec 12 16:29:58 -0600 Debbie from Stanfield, Nc, Usa writes: "I started using coconut oil on my hair about a month ago. I have EXTREMELY dry and really frizzy hair. I put it on til my hair looks oily (not drippy oily but like its about time to wash it oily (lol)). I do not wash it out. I\'m retired so I dont have to go out if I dont want to, if I did I would probably pull it back or wear a scarf. Because my hair is SO dry, I dont wash but once or twice a week. Within a day of putting on my hair, it has totally soaked in and not frizzy and not oily looking. (told you my hair is extremely dry). When my hair has been shampooed and i\'m blow drying or hot ironing, I put some on (like when you put on \"heat treatment\" that is over the counter that you\'re supposed to use before blow drying or heat ironing).... I dont have to use all that stuff the hairdressers recommend using.... Shiney stuff, body stuff, heat treatment stuff, etc etc etc. I love the way my hair is starting to look AND with only ONE product. I use it also on my legs for conditioning but just started that and it takes a bit longer than lotion. Also, I started Apple Cider Vinegar about 3 weeks ago and my energy has really improved. I need to check and see what all Apple Cider Vinegar is supposed to do but I know I have some more energy. I LOVE THIS SITE!!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_89459 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss15 Tue, 04 Dec 12 18:46:47 -0600 Candy from Bk, Ny United States writes: "I am taking coconut oil for HSV1 and HSV2 but I have a toddler who still breastfeeds will the coconut milk affect her in any way? How long should I take this oil? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_88990 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss16 Sat, 24 Nov 12 16:15:01 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Hannah from Paris, France writes: "Hello, I\'ve been suffering from chronic symptoms that range from random pulsations in my stomach that cause anxiety attacks, vulvadynia, acne and strangely oily hair to more psychological and what I suspect to be hormonal issues for the past few years (I\'m 25). I have been on food allergy diets, and a series of antibiotics for constant infections, H-pylori, and Kidney infections etc. And do acupuncture regularly. I know something global is wrong with my body, but no one seems to know what... I\'m sick of pumping chemicals and antibiotics into my body since they only reduce symptoms temporarily but leave me with a greater problem in the long term. I took my first tbsp of Coconut oil yesterday and felt kind of weird and kind of good. Today I took a tsp. in the morning and plan on taking a tsp at night. I want to introduce it into my diet as gently as possible because my body is extremely sensitive and I want to make sure I tolerate it well. I woke up today (kind of) and I was SO tired. I have been sleeping ALL day and had to force myself out of bed at 5pm (only because I was worried I wouldn\'t be able to sleep again at night. In general I find I sleep a lot more than others and have a lot less energy, but today I just feel like someone bludgeoned me over the head... Is this normal? Should I cleanse my liver or something else first before introducing the oil? I also feel I have a little bit of a headache, I saw that that was a side affect... about how long should I take the oil for before I know whether or not my body tolerates it? I was thinking maybe I should do a liver cleanse, but I am a vegetarian and my problem is actually that I don\'t have ENOUGH fats in my diet, and I think I\'m just about the last candidate for a fatty liver... I guess, if I could condense this text, I would just ask, what is the most gentle way to start using Coconut oil, and how will I know if I should stop? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=MC_86967 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss17 Fri, 12 Oct 12 08:43:07 -0500 Alicia from Vancouver, Bc, Canada writes: "Hi everyone, I am a female in my 30\'s, battling cancer and I am posting here in the hopes that some wise folks can answer me, I apologize in advance if my post is too long Earth Clinic! I would love as much details as you can please and feel free to email me directly: serniczek17(at)gmail.com, as I never really know how to find my post and the answers on here. Ok so I have been researching coconut oil--I am using the organic, virgin, unrefined kind and started off by eating it daily in small doses. My cancer has thrown my hormones out of whack so now I\'m in menopause and having horrible daily hot flashes, I can\'t sleep, I have these rage surges and generally feel like I want to scream and jump out of my skin. I haven\'t noticed any real improvement in these symptoms and have been eating the CO for about a month now, I drink it in my herbal tea. Advice welcomed. Another side effect of the cancer is that I have developed wrinkles overnight and I hate it, I\'ve always had such nice skin, I don\'t tan or smoke or drink and also read about ladies using CO on their skin. Again I see no improvement, I find that it really doesn\'t soak in, has any one used it on dry or wet skin? I have also been using sweet almond oil on my face and love the feel and I mix it with the CO on my skin, is that safe and are there any oils that I can mix for my facial wrinkles? I do like using the CO on my body as well but since it\'s so expensive I would much rather concentrate on my face. But the menopause symptoms are really killing me. If anyone can please answer all my questions in as much detail as you can I would truly appreciate it. My oncologists really don\'t want to deal with my concerns, only giving me synthetic hormones which I don\'t take as I am scared of getting another cancer when I\'m older. I can\'t afford bio-identical hormones and they don\'t want to give me a blood test to even determine the levels of my hormones which is why I thought the coconut oil would be a good start. Thank you for reading, look forward to your help, please feel free to email me directly :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=SE_86716 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss18 Sun, 07 Oct 12 09:01:57 -0500 [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Brezilda from Cebu, Philippines writes: "Hi! My husband has been taking 2 tablespoon of VCO and oil pulling with VCO for about 3 weeks. I have just been oil pulling with VCO for 3 weeks. We both seem to have lost weight, teeth seem whiter. However, the side effcets have kicked in. I started with excrutiating headaches for 2 days and then loose bowel movements. My husband felt tired, then had very runny bowel movement over 2 days, fever, and exhaustion. As of now, we are experiencing loose bowel movement still. Question : is this the die-off effect? Do we continue after this diahrea calms down? Do we lower the dosage of VCO taken and number of oil pulling? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=HEART_85185 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss19 Sun, 09 Sep 12 06:46:25 -0500 Basset from Suisun, Ca/ Fairfield United States writes: "I just like to be sure on ingesting coconut oil. I know it\'s great for the skin hair and for aches, however for intrenal use I would think it\'s good as well since it\'s used for cooking. There\'s so much info out there. Would a teaspoon of it be wise regarding heart health? Peace Thank you ~@---}}}----P> " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=MC_84802 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss20 Sun, 02 Sep 12 18:21:53 -0500 [YEA] Dianne from Houston, Tx writes: "I have been using virgin organic coconut oil, for several months now. I have been taking a teaspoon of it twice a day. It\'s properties are anti-bacterial, anti-fungus and I love the taste, and I keep finding more uses for it. My last visit to my general practitioner surprised both of us, my blood pressure was lower than it had ever been 120/60 and I am 70 years old. The only thing I have changed since I saw her last was the addition of coconut oil to my diet. I am now using it instead of moisturizer, and use it instead of conditioner for my hair. The results are miracleouse! Additionally my german shepherd who is 12 years old has been scratching and driving me crazy. I took her to the vet and thought possibly she had parasites. After spending $300, and several tests -- they could not find the cause of it. I starting giving her a teaspoon of coconut oil once a day, and just realized she is no longer itching. Additionally, she has lost her \"doggie odor. \" As there is not a lot about coconut oil on your site -- I wanted to share this. I believe it is one of the \"miracle\" foods! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=HIV_82734 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss21 Fri, 27 Jul 12 08:43:21 -0500 Tupac from Durban, Natal.rep.of South Africa writes: "I have been taking pure coconut oil for about a month at the rate of 3 to 3.5 tbl spoons a day. After about 2 to 3 weeks later I developed a loose and urgent need to release myself by ensuring that I made it to the toilet. The stool was not watery but it needed to be expelled. I then stopped for about 2 weeks of taking the oil. I then started again at a rate of about half a teaspoon a day. So far no urgent need to visit the loo. What is the cause of this? Further what is the recommended daily dosage for an hiv patient who is not on any scientific drugs. Your response and advice is urgently required and appreciated. Thank you kindly. TPG " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_82625 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss22 Wed, 25 Jul 12 09:52:48 -0500 Kosmik from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia writes: "I am seeing a lot of credits for coconut oil and while living in a country that used to have coconut trees every where you go, it has quickly become the thing of the past. Coconut oil was the only cooking oil in the old days but its unheard of nowadays. You can\'t even buy it at groceries. Now when you guys talk about CO, do you mean virgin coconut oil VCO? So are you really cooking with VCO. It must have cost a bomb. Will ordinary coconut oil have the same benefits? And what about palm oil? Is it any good? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=LUBRICANT_82631 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss23 Wed, 25 Jul 12 13:58:16 -0500 Iris from St Aug, Florida writes: "Is coconut oil ok to use as a ky gel? Some one told me to use it, it\'s better for dryness. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=TAKEINTERNALLY_82632 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss24 Wed, 25 Jul 12 14:00:26 -0500 Lita from Mandeville, La, St. Tammany Parish writes: "Hi, I just started a fews things that I got off this website, which by the way I am obessed with. I want to know how can I take the coconut oil? Its seems a bit to much to take by itself, just wanted a few ideas on how I can take it internally. I would like something that I can do everyday without to much hassle. Thank you, Lita " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/coconut_oil.html&name=GF_81868 /Remedies/coconut_oil3.rss25 Wed, 11 Jul 12 23:02:09 -0500 Laura from Newcastle, Nsw Australia writes: "With the coconut oil, do you heat it in the microwave so it dissolves or you just melt the solid in your mouth? "