
Weight in pounds/kilograms Number of tablespoons of coconut oil daily 175+/79+ 4 150+ /68+ 3 1/2 125+ / 57+ 3 100+/ 45+ 2 1/2 75+ / 34+ 2 50+ / 23+ 1 1/2 25+ / 11+ 1 Type of Coconut Oil to Use Unrefined (AKA virgin or extra-virgin) – this coconu…


Weight in pounds/kilograms Number of tablespoons of coconut oil daily 175+/79+ 4 150+ /68+ 3 1/2 125+ / 57+ 3 100+/ 45+ 2 1/2 75+ / 34+ 2 50+ / 23+ 1 1/2 25+ / 11+ 1 Type of Coconut Oil to Use Unrefined (AKA virgin or extra-virgin) – this coconu…


…onut oil and saturated fats since several readers are wondering what the big deal is about it. Coconut oil has had a bad reputation for the past 20+ years because it’s a saturated fat (one of the few vegetarian sources of saturated fat, along with palm oil and palm kernel oil by the way). But…


…r find a shady spot to rest in, periodically, when outdoors for a lengthy time. Wear a hat and sunglasses. Apply natural sunscreen every 2-3 hours. In regards to sunscreen, do you look at the label and read the ingredients? Do you know what you are putting on your body? Rule of thumb……



…nd natural vitamin E. According to Anthony J. O’Lenick, author of “Oils of Nature,” red raspberry seed oil has a natural SPF between 28 and 50 and may also contain clinically significant anti-inflammatory properties. Carrot Seed Oil – Carrot seed oil is an essential oil with signi…


…o making your own bug spray, you have control over the solution and you can make it stronger, if so desired. Rule of thumb: The basic formula is 12 to 25 drops of essential oils to 1 ounce of carrier. Adding 12 drops of essential oils per 1 ounce would be a 5% essential oil solution and 25 drops per…


…ential oil per teaspoon, while this may not seem like much – it is important to remember this example – just “one” drop of peppermint oil equals about 28 cups of peppermint tea! It takes 5,000 pounds of rose petals to distill one pound of rose oil, making it one of the most expensive and precious es…


…lth food stores carry essential oils, but they are NOT therapeutic grade! They are filled with chemicals, fillers, and so forth. The FDA only requires 2-3% of the bottle to have pure oil in it, to be labeled 100% pure, organic, or whatever label they want to give it. DO NOT USE THESE!! (All of the r…


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…r oil and burns have a long history. Greeks and Romans used lavender for burns in ancient times. A French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse in the early 1900s was working in his lab and burned his hand severely. He then stuck his hand in a nearby container of lavender oil. At the time, he thought it w…



…ound in the heated hotel pool? Swimmer’s ear happens. 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. It usually works within one or two days. Hand, Nail, and Cuticle Cream – traveling seems to dry out my hands but especially messes w…


…he hot water then add the oil.2 Chamomile Tea Bags2 Teaspoons Almond Oil2 Cups Distilled or Boiled Tap Water Aloe Vera Solution ¼ Cup Aloe Vera Gel 2 Drops Tea Tree Oil 2 Cups Distilled or Boiled Tap Water Anti-Fungal Omit vinegar if baby has a raw rash.1/4 cup White Vinegar1 Tablespoon Calendula…


…a truly unrefined coconut oil. This coconut oil is made on Mt. Banahaw and surrounding areas from organic coconuts. Coconuts are used fresh (within 24-48 hours of harvest) from small family farms on Mt. Banahaw and other rural places in Quezon Province, the coconut capital of the Philippines. On…


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