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So what's the deal with 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!
General information about Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil Is:
· Anti-inflammatory
· Antimicrobial
· Antifungal
· Antiviral
· Improves 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.
Weight in pounds/kilograms
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Number of tablespoons of coconut oil daily
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175+/79+
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4
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150+ /68+
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3 1/2
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125+ / 57+
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3
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100+/ 45+
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2 1/2
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75+ / 34+
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2
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50+ / 23+
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1 1/2
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25+ / 11+
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1
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Type to use:
· Expeller 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.
· Food 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.
2. Eye 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.
4. Aftershave – 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!
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.
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).
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.
9. Make 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!
11. Massage Oil – pretty simple; grab some and rub!
12. Lubricant – it is an all natural, perfectly safe personal lubricant. Not compatible with latex!
13. Sunscreen – see my post 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.
15. Nipple Cream – works great to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
21. Skin problems – coconut oil 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
27. For breastfeeding moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich your milk supply.
28. Helps with weight loss & controlling cravings.
29. Helps keep blood sugar levels 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)
30. Eczema – in addition to 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)
35. HIV
36. Head lice
37. Improvements in menstruation 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
44. Energy boost
45. Flaky, dry skin
46. May relieve acid reflux and 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
54. Chronic fatigue
55. Circulation/feeling cold all the time
56. Stronger immune system
57. Mental Clarity
58. Depression
59. Helps with inflammation in Crohns
Health Problems (that coconut oil is known for 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)
66. Genital warts (through 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.
Cooking
68. Use 1 cup to 1 cup ratio when 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.
70. Replacement for various oils in liquid form Рbaking, cooking, saut̩ing, etc.
71. Nutritional supplement – melt 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.
73. Great for dogs and cats for 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.
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!
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.
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.
78. Seasoning animal hide drums
79. Seasoning cookware
80. Moisturizing and cleaning 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!
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129 comments:
Great post! You know what would also be helpful? To know where it is OK to use refined coconut oil and where it should not be used. Refined Co is sooo much cheaper and it would be nice id I could use that for *some* of the many things I use the good stuff for. Does that make sense?
Thank you! I have been hearing more and more about coconut oil and really don't know much about it. It seems it's like the "vinegar" of the oil world - it can be used for just about everything! I really appreciate you laying it all out in a nice, easy-to-read post!
Where do you get it?
Printing it out now! I did not realize there were that many uses!
Thanks!
Great post! Thank you so much for sharing! :)
I started using virgin coconut oil a few days ago to help with the terrible symptoms of Hypothyroidsm & I can feel it working already.Thanks for the great post & tips..I love the oil.
WOW, I really never realized how beneficial coconut oil is! I'm allergic to it when ingested, but I will have to try some of the topical uses, especially the scalp treatment.
okay may seem silly but do you use the virgin coconut oil or the expeller pressed type for all of these uses? Is the virgin coconut oil not useful for these things, cause you state it's good for cooking & baking...
I am so happy to hear that this post is helping all of you! I am getting some GREAT questions both here and on my Facebook page so what I am going to do is publish a post this Saturday morning which answers them all! This gives everyone another day to think of more questions plus I can always add to the post later on if needed. So stay tuned for the Coconut Oil Q&A on Saturday!
Living in the Caribbean I use locally produced coconut oil on a regular basis and loved reading this post nodding my head at most of the various uses and learning some new ones.
When our children have colds we rub them in coconut oil and it's a great decongestant if they have stuffy noses.
We also use freshly made coconut milk on a daily basis which has all the oil in it and it's amazing - full of nutrients and life giving properties. Great share. onelove
Cant wait for your Sat morning post. I am buying refined organic coconut oil that i use for everything am i on the right track and as I weigh over 100 kgs should I have more than 4 tbs as I have been taking it for a couple of months and my cholesterol is still high. Just wondering if I am on right track. Great info by the way
I would like to know where the "affordable" coconut oil is!
Is it safe to take during pregnancy?
Nutiva organic extra virgin coconut oil from iherb.com is 'affordable' and tastes great!
I like to make sure I buy coconut oil that is in glass or a can. I avoid plastic as I am uncertain as to whether the plastic might migrate into the coconut oil
LOVE this! I'm such a fan of coconut oil! Going to share this post. <3
When I am finished here I need to find your FB page. Sherry, Luann has a coconut oil that is in the shortening aisle....Luann makes peanut oil, canola, so I was happy to see the coconut oil...maybe for skin.
Many great ideas! I'll have to try it internally. In the past, I'd get a jar of it and melt it in the sun to use as a tanning oil. I can't vouch for any SPF because I always had a very dark tan but I sure didn't have dry skin!
Thank you!
cindyloume
I use coconut oil for many things and now I have EVEN MORE uses for it! Thanks!
Good for IBS, diabetes and crohns disease as well : )
The only two uses that I didn't see mentioned were using coconut oil for oil pulling and oiling the wood cutting board with it.
LOVING all of the additional uses you are all mentioning! Looks like there will have to be a part 2 soon!
Oh Great I was not aware about this much uses of coconut oil. keep posting this kind of articles so that we could get more information about such natural products importance in our life.
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just bought a tub of pure coconut oil from health shop, was the only place i could find any! Is this suitable for using in cooking and internally, or does it need to be the virgin coconut oil, am looking forward to trying it on my psoriasis and very dry curly hair, anyway!
I used it for so many of these reasons NOT knowing you could, thank you for making me feel normal:)
OH and for you who said you cannot find it at a local store, go to www.vitacost.com. Nutiva has an extra virgin organic coconut oil, it is the best around!!! :)
Could you talk more about how it helps with asthma? I've been searching for/trying as many natural things as I can for my little boy. Thanks!!!
I can vouch for its healing process. My 3 month old woke this morning with a pretty long fingernail scratch down the side of her face that drew blood. I applied a small amount of coco oil to it and it's 4:30 and almost gone. Thanks for sharing
For the reader who asked about asthma...I will do some research and post a comment here. Stay tuned!
It works well for me to reduce symptoms of hay fever when rubbed under and in nostrils
Yay!!! Thank you! I'll be checking back!
Hi! I loved this post I am super excited to start using coconut oil in everyday life..
I was wondering if you know of any places
where coconut oil is sold in such large increments.
I don't know if you buy local or a chain store. Just wondering thank you for this posting!! :D
Hi Kelsey! Yes, go to www.tropicaltraditions.com. They sell the oil in 1 and 5 gallon buckets. Also, check out my coconut oil Q&A post for some tips and tricks at getting a better deal on it!
I love this! Gonna share on FB. :)
Hi Jennifer
I loved this article and wondered if I could have your permission to post it on my website article section that I will be populating shortly. I will definitely give you credit. My website is traditionalcook.com Let me know and THANKS
Maria Atwood
Hi Maria! Yes, by all means repost this to your site. I am happy to have pulled this together as a resource! I will get your website up on my blogroll too since it clearly is in line with my blog andd lifestyle. Glad you found me so I could find you!
Sun Burn! Did I miss seeing it? For best soothing mix with a few drops of Lavender essential oil. Rub onto pink or red sunned skin. My skin is always healed by morning. Not even a sign of too much sun!
Your list is great, thank you. I use coconut oil for many reasons from moisturizer, wood polish, cooking, eczema and soothe sun burn.
do you just take spoonfuls?????
I do just take spoonfuls although you can add it to smoothies, coffee, tea as well as to foods (as in individual servings of salad dressing and the like). If adding it to a hot beverage be warned...the top layer will be oily and hide how hot the beverage underneath is. There are also some great recipes for making coconut oil "candies." Mainly, it is melting the coconut oil, adding enough cocoa powder to make it tasty, allowing it to resolidify, then dropping teaspoon to tablespoon sized amounts and parchment paper and rolling them into little balls. You keep these in the fridge and eat them throughout to day until you have taken your daily allowance.
thanks so much I will look at that post have been loving the coconut oil. :)
Finally, I have some information about coconut oil and asthma. Here is a link to information about fats and their role in healthy lungs. Coconut oil is a great source for this!
http://www.westonaprice.org/know-your-fats/saturated-fats-and-the-lungs
I will see what else I can dig up for you!
Yay!!! Thank you so much for researching the asthma thing for me! I'm going to check out the link right now!! Mandy :)
I LOVE coconut oil! I use coconut oil to remove my eye makeup, and it works so well.
Thanks for all the awesome tips!
Love the article and all the healthy tips but personally I've noticed it can be a little over stimulating to the thyroid if it happens to be that way in the first place, over-active instead of under which the coconut oil is suppose to help, so does anybody know if it should be avoided in that case or just kept to a minimum?
I love coconut oil, too! I have been using a 100% pure coconut oil lubricant called SemPure. It is liquid at room temperature so I don't have to deal with heating it or spooning it out of a jar. You can buy it online at www.sempure.net or on Amazon. My husband and I use SemPure as a massage oil and skin moisturizing, also.
We use organic coconut oil for just about everything as well. It's my 'go to' with everything! :) Something I was amazed to find was that it cures Pink Eye! My 2 year old son somehow got pink eye 2x in two months. I was breastfeeding my infant at the time, so I tried that but bm didn't do the trick, so I tried Coconut oil and voila! 3 days of 3x a day and gone. Later antibiotics! :)
Cave girl,how do you know you are alergic to it when ingested...Could be that you just tried too much too soon,you are meant to start on small doses and work your way up..Too much to start with can induce vomiting, diarrhea and general nausea.take it easy.
I have used virgin coconut oil on my baby's yeast rash and it went away completely. ;)
I learned a lot about the health benefits of coconut oil from the book Primal Body Primal Mind I've also heard Dr. Michael Blaylock comment that anyone with any brain problem such as Alzheimer etc.. should be taking coconut oil every day! Dr. Blaylock is a brain surgeon.
I am from Asian descent and we regularly use coconut oil for everything. My Mother used to make me coconut oil by shredding the meat, hand pressing the liquids, then boil the water out. This oil tastes and smells just like the kind my Mother used to spend hours making. This is definitely worth the price for the amount of oil that you get. I use this as a hair detangler out of the shower, as make-up remover, face and body moisturizer, and lip balm.
Coconut oil will also kill out some cancers. I had a 'beauty mark' that my OBGyn kept asking me questions about on the side of my breast. About 6 months to a year after using the oil instead of lotion after my shower, it just peeled off. It hasn't come back either...
We made soap last weekend it can be one of the fats-- I did not see that in your post.
So versatile... Luv it :)
And it's great as a salve to soothe flea bites on your pooch and kill the pesky suckers.
So versatile... 27. For breastfeeding moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich your milk supply.
And it's great as a salve to soothe flea bites on your pooch and kill the pesky suckers.
question: and this may seem like a stupid question but considering how things are processed these days I have to ask. Does coconut milk have the oil in it & the same benefits as just ingesting the oil itself? If so what is the best coconut milk to look for?Thank you, Susan
@Anonymous Hi Susan! No, coconut milk and coconut oil are not the same thing. Although coconut milk does have some healing properties it is not even close to coconut oil in health benefits. Making your own coconut milk is the best way to go as all the store versions have added "ick" in them no matter how natural. I can email you instructions if you are interested.
i insert melted coconut oil just insde my nose it helps my hayfever, as the pollen clings to the oil,
This is GREAT! I would love to share this post with my readers as a guest post. Please let me know if you agree to this.
This is great! Thank You! I am very intuitive and for over a year now I have been hearing Coconut! I have started to use it for somethings. This really helps to expand my use!
This is great! I am very intuitive and have been hearing coconut for over a year now. I have started using it but this will help to expand my use! Thank you for sharing!
I have always used coconut oil (for the past many years) in place of butter in many recipes... I spread it on bread when I make grilled cheese sandwiches. I actually preferred the unrefined, coconutty flavor.
My stepmom recently turned 62 but has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia so I purchased some for her and plan on start using it. Mine is solid, so I have to warm it up to make it a liquid...
I am wondering if it would be ok to ozonate it. I ozonate olive oil and put essential oils of lavender and lemongrass in it and use it as my daily face moisturizer. I would love to try this with coconut oil as wellll any thoughts?
And I would love more instruction as to use it in smoothies... do you just plop a few tablespoons in along with your kefir (I am using a lot of kefir these days, make my own), and fruit and ice? I will have to try that.
Thank you for this information... I am going to use this list, especially for my mom.
@Hybrid Rasta Mama Thank you Rasta mama for letting me know the milk alone doesn't cut it. I have both the virgin oil & use the milk but just wondered if the milk was enough. I'll continue using both.Thank you! :) Susan
@mybabysgreenblog.com Absolutely! Can you email me so we can set that up? hybridrastamama at hotmail dot com.
@Rebecca Hi Rebecca! I see no reason why you could not ozonate coconut oil. I do the same with olive oil and have never even thought about doing it with coconut oil. I think I will try it tomorrow!
I add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to my smoothies. Typically I make a 12-16 ounce smoothie. You might only use 1 tablespoon in a 8-10 ounce smoothie. It blends right in nicely!
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. 62 is so very young for dementia. Have you looked into other natural support for her? You might try:
http://www.foodasmedicine.ca/
http://heal-thyself.ning.com/
http://www.nurturing-naturally.com/
http://www.thespicedoc.com/
http://www.wellnessuncovered.com/
These websites should offer some valuable information.
Best wishes as you take this journey with your mother. You sound like a wonderful support for her and she is lucky to have you!
I've used Coconut oil on a burn(from a hot pan) I applied it right away and was surprised at how fast the pain was gone. I reapplied it often. It never blistered or hurt when I showered. Within a week, the burn was healed. Coconut oil also worked wonderful on my sunburn. It greatly reduced the pain.
I grind raw almonds to make almond butter, and lately I have been adding coconut oil as well, to make it smooth and easy to spread on my toast. Yummy!!!
I have used coconut oil to relieve the itch and swelling of hives. I have dermal allergies and will sometimes randomly break out in hives on the palms and back of my hands. Coconut oil not only took the itch away, but it kept it from coming back as well.
Mix with sugar for a very effective exfoliater. Leaves skin very soft and is cheap to make!
I use it for razor burn too. It totally takes it away. Redness, bumps, itchiness. Gone.
Thanks for the reminder of everything this oil does! Time to get some more. It's been a while since I ran out and re-ordering just slipped my mind. Maybe it's time to get the 5-gallon tub!
I loved this post. Thanks again for organizing the NPN blog blitz!
Stumbled!
This is fabulous!! I just posted this in a mom group I'm in, I just had to share all the great uses. I've been using coconut oil for quite some time & now I have even more knowledge on it, thanks!
I use it as pre-poo (I'm black &have chemical-free hair) Pre-poo means before before shampoo lol. And I use it in my deep-conditioner I make if I don't pre-poo.
I love coconut oil. My husband's cousin introduced it to me last year when I was having stomach problems. A year later my stomach issues are gone. My skin looks great. I use it in my oatmeal and when I bake my food. I use it on my skin and hair works amazing. I did a lot of research on it before using it and it's amazing all the ways it can help people.
Not sure if anyone else posted this but...coconut oil also works to calm nausea. Rub some on the inside of wrist or forearm. Works quickly.
Aloha Jennifer!
You have put together a most wonderful post! Would you consider being my guest and allowing me to relblog your post on my site? You can find me at http://sayyestococonutoil.blogspot.com/
Mahalo nui loa for a job well done!
Randy
Coconut milk was used during World War II as a blood plasma substitute.
Coconut milk was used as blood plasma in Hawaii during World War II.
Hello there, thank u again forthe post. Can u give ratio of ingridients for deodorant rec. u mentioned? 5.Deodorant – coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even more effective in combination with cornstarch/arrowroot powder and baking soda! Highly apresiated:))
Hi, How can I use coconut oil for psoriasis? It is on my foot. Drinking it or rubbing on it ?? Please help... Thanks !!
Also I got today coconut virgin oil. But it is not luquid. It looks like white cream...
Thanks again,
ASLI
@Anonymous Typically I mix 3 tablespoons of arrowroot powder with 3 tablespoons of baking soda then add in enough melted coconut oil to make a paste. I have never really measured how much coconut oil but my guess is about 1/2 cup. It will harden up if kept at room temperature so I always keep a small bowl handy, fill it with warm water, set my glass jar with the deodarant in it for about a minute, then take a pea sized amount and put it on.
@ASLI BOTH! Take coconut oil by the spoonful daily. It will work from the inside out. I would also use it directly on your skin as often as possible.
Coconut oil will solidify at temperatures below 75 degrees so that is why it looks like a white cream. To soften it, place the coconut oil jar in a bowl filled with hot water. It will melt quickly and resolidify rather quickly as well.
Oil pulling...heals your gums, pulls out toxins, whitens teeth......
@Hybrid Rasta MamaHi Rasta Mama I was in such a hurry when I replied to your reply that I forgot to say yes I'd love your recipe for coconut milk. That would be very helpful :)
Susan
How do you use it to regulate blood sugars in diabetics/
I was wondering if you ever heard if it was effective for pink eye? Thanks! Christine
@Mel
Doesn't 'refined' generally mean stripped of all beneficial components? I'd go for Virgin oil every time! =) Good luck!
@Anonymous Here are some links for you to review about coconut oil and diabetes. I have a diabetic dog and I can say from experience that coconut oil does help regulate his blood sugar better than insulin alone. It seems to also really control his desire to eat everything and anything when his blood sugar does get a little wonky.
http://www.coconutoil.com/diabetes.htm
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/163249.php
http://www.miracle-of-coconut-oil.com/coconut-oil-and-diabetes.html
Hope these links help!
@Anonymous Hi Christine! Yes, you can use it for pink eye with great success. Here is a link to an article with some basic information. http://www.livestrong.com/article/412363-coconut-oil-for-pink-eye/
I have not personally had to use it for pink eye but I do know a few mothers who have used it on their children with great success. Basically just take a cotton ball, soak it in coconut oil and place over the eye three times a day. Pink eye clears up within a day or two!
@Anonymous Hi Susan! Here is the link to the recipe I use. Super easy and really tasty! You can add a little vanilla flavoring to it as well.
http://www.realfoodwholehealth.com/2011/04/how-to-make-coconut-milk/
Cellulite!! Help!! I'm wondering if there are any personal stories on this. I am so glad to have found this blog. And thanks for the Tropical Traditions share! I believe they are a company with integrity!
Cellulite! Please help! Any information please. Thanks for the info on Tropical Traditions. I believe they are one of the few companies with integrity. Been ordering from them because of you and I am very satisfied. But help with any Cellulite feedback.
@jbeau I ended up with some cellulite after pregnancy and can say with certainty that it helps. I uses A LOT each day. I rub extra into those areas three times a day and after just a couple of months really noticed a difference. It isn't going to make it go away completely but it will really help! Also, I have a new post up with 160 Uses for Coconut Oil.. Check it out! http://www.hybridrastamama.com/2012/01/160-uses-for-coconut-oil.html
It aids in adding good fat and acids to breastmilk when ingested by nursing mothers! Wish I would have known this when my little one got sick and wasn't gaining. The PED had me suppliment until he was gaining again.
I didn't see it mentioned anywhere, but my favorite use for coconut oil is to make coconut oil popcorn. By the way I thought your post is really great. I have a post on how to make organic virgin coconut oil using your own blender. You can link out to it if you want. http://coconutoilessentials.com. PS, where do you buy your 5 gallon drums? We usually use 1 to 2 gallons per month, and I could probably save money by buying a 5 gallon drum.
@anonymous - Here is the link to where I purchase the 5 gallon drums. They carry three different types of coconut oil and offer free shipping once per month. Take advantage of that. Sign up for their email sale updates! http://tinyurl.com/43u25ds
I have been oil pulling for two years and have experienced great results!
I love your post! Can you tell us the very cheap price of coco oil here in the Philippines?
It doesnt need bile to break it down so it is great for people who have had their gallbladder removed.
1. Coconut oil is one of the reasons why Indian women have great hair. Massage warm coconut oil into the scalp, leave it for an hour and then shampoo your hair and feel the difference.
2. If you have cracked heels, apply a little coconut oil on them before you sleep, wear socks and you'll have baby soft feet in a week.
I found this via Pinterest! Now I am following all your boards! Great info you have there! Thanks for sharing this article on coconut oil. I am a new fan of it myself! I am a natural, health freak and currently use essential oils for rememdies and I will start using coconut oil more now, thanks to this amazing post! :)
Do you think the constant heat of a lotion warmer would harm the oil's healthy properties?
@Tori I see no reason why a lotion warmer would kill the healthy properties since the heat point of coconut oil is so high. Coconut oil can be used in very high heat cooking and long term heat in warm climates would be comparable to a lotion warmer. My coconut oil is pretty much in a liquid state 5 months per year due to warm temperatures. I say go for it!
I'm glad you explained what "pre-poo" was. I was thinking something COMPLETELY different!!! Tami@Nadia
Coconut oil works wonders on PUPs rashes while pregnant. Calms down the inflammation and helps with the itching.
Does injesting the daily dose of coconut oil contribute to the amount of fat in your diet? I mean, should you cut back on intake of other oils or fats in order to take your daily dose of coconut oil? I'm a little confused and just trying to understand. All I can picture is you taking a tablespoon and dishing in to a Crisco like substance and eating it. See what I mean. Straighten me out, would you please?
@Anonymous I suggest you visit my blog post on fats. It will help you to understand this better.
http://www.hybridrastamama.com/2011/02/part-2-lets-talk-about-fats-baby.html
In short, coconut oil can be taken as a supplement which means it is taken in addition to the fats you already consume (butter, lard, etc). Because of all of it's health benefits, it is so much more than "just a fat." So yes, it does contribute to the amount of fat in your diet but in a different way. So please read the post above and let me know if you have more questions. Happy to help!
Wow, what a plethera of good information. Having read what you suggested above, I find that these are things I have always believed, but it goes against the mainstream, so I just pushed it back behind the rest of the stuff in my mind. My husband and I will be adjusting our diet with hopes to start on the road to health. He has heart disease (at an early age), and my body is beaten down by inflamation due to arthritis and spinal stenosis and so called fibromyalgia. I can't wait for good results. Thank you.
I must agree with the commenters who say it works for sunburn because it DOES work SO FAST! Even a bad burn all over my son's back - the CO immediately removed the sting, and with a second application that evening, the burn was gone the next morning. Not only does it heal the burn, it prevents the peeling afterward!
@Hybrid Rasta Mama
Do you know if CO works on Tinnitis (ringing of the ears) and how would one do it?
Thanks!
Pat
The following is incorrect in my opinion: Cholesterol – improves HDL (‘good’ cholesterol) to HDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) ratio in people with high cholesterol. Should it not state LDL as the bad cholesterol. Someone may have commented on this already but I ran out of time reading. Great article however.
As I have found one of massive criteria to use coconut oil from this source. Coconut oil really works as a best of conditioner. It's truly one of natural way to get quality moisturizer. It's really one of knowledgeable contented source about coconut oil uses. Thanks for sharing.
As an MD I find some your info alarmingly, dangerously, inaccurate:
Coconut oil does not treat, improve or cure, in ANY capacity, the following:
HIV
Mononucleosis
Alzheimers
Autism
Hi. Great article! Thanks so much. I posted it on my website with a link back to you!
@Anonymous
Researchers say the ketones found in coconut oil have slowed the progression of Alzheimer's disease in some people and may actually prevent it.
http://www.cbn.com/media/player/index.aspx?s=/mp4/LJO190v1_WS
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Not sure this has been mentioned...I use it for cuticle oil/conditioner. As a massage therapist, I'm constantly washing my hands and my cuticles get so dry. The oil counters all the soap I use.
Coconut oil is a best product for body & hairs.It's best natural product.
I use coconut oil for everything and I love it. I can't imagine using anything else to moisturize my face now.
I've been using it as a "personal" lubricant WITH condoms for several years and have never had a problem. I worked in the STD section of Public Health most of my life, so I know the company line of never using oil with condoms, but my experience tells me otherwise. Has anyone used coconut oil with condoms?
@Anonymous I have used it with condoms but it would not be politically correct of me to promote that! I know a lot of people who use it with no issue. I think it is fairly safe so long as you aren't getting too crazy physically. ;)
I am following the eat right 4 your type diet. It states that coconut oil should be avoided for people with type O blood. What are your thoughts?
@Anonymous I actually have an entire post written about this and it is publishing on May 4th. But in short, coconut oil is ok for any blood type. The health benefits are just too good to ignore. Keep an eye out for my post!
@Anonymous
how do you know for sure?
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I use coconut oil for many things and now I have EVEN MORE uses for it! Thanks!
http://www.ihafs.org/
@Hybrid Rasta Mama I enjoyed reading your post regarding coconut oil is ok for blood type O. Some of the health issues that are common for those with this blood type fortunately does not affect me. So i guess like anything else you just have to take advice with an open mind. Thanks again your response! i think I'm going to ooh into the wheat belly/paleo diet.
This post will only be better if there are appropriate studies and researches supporting those you have enumerated. Otherwise, all you have written only comes from you.
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