Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Have you had a coconut oil massage??
What a treat! Cononut oil makes a wonderful massage oil because:
- it smells amazing -- like you are in the tropics
- it moisturizes your skin long after the massage has stopped
- it works at removing toxins in your skin
- it is full of antioxidents
- it minimizes premature aging -- inside and out
- and it will heal any infections on your body (similar to the way that aloe does)
Coconut oil does all of this naturally with no harsh chemicals. How many other products can do so much naturally???
What a treat! Cononut oil makes a wonderful massage oil because:
- it smells amazing -- like you are in the tropics
- it moisturizes your skin long after the massage has stopped
- it works at removing toxins in your skin
- it is full of antioxidents
- it minimizes premature aging -- inside and out
- and it will heal any infections on your body (similar to the way that aloe does)
Coconut oil does all of this naturally with no harsh chemicals. How many other products can do so much naturally???
Labels: antioxidents, coconut oil, massage, toxins
Friday, February 13, 2009
Coconut Oil - Are there downsides to it??
I say no and here is why:
1) Coconut oil is made up of medium chained fatty acids. These MFCAs are very potent and they are known for their ability to kill off harmful parasites, bacteria and even viruses. Are MFCAs bad for you? If they are than mother's milk is not good for you and we know that is not true. Both mother's milk and coconut oil contain this type of fatty acid.
2) Coconut oil is not toxic to the human body. It is an edible fatty acid and these are typically the least likely to be toxic to us and our pets.
3) Coconut oil is like any other food. If you are someone who happens to be allergic to it, you shouldn't eat it. However, coconut oil is not on the list of foods people are often allergic to like nuts, wheat, eggs, dairy, etc.
4) Coconut oil does have one interesting side effect -- good or bad. If you eat a lot of it you may find that it loosens your bowels. This could be a great side effect if you have trouble regularly emptying your bowels. However, if you eat coconut oil with other foods and liquids, you will not experience that much of this positive side effect!
I say no and here is why:
1) Coconut oil is made up of medium chained fatty acids. These MFCAs are very potent and they are known for their ability to kill off harmful parasites, bacteria and even viruses. Are MFCAs bad for you? If they are than mother's milk is not good for you and we know that is not true. Both mother's milk and coconut oil contain this type of fatty acid.
2) Coconut oil is not toxic to the human body. It is an edible fatty acid and these are typically the least likely to be toxic to us and our pets.
3) Coconut oil is like any other food. If you are someone who happens to be allergic to it, you shouldn't eat it. However, coconut oil is not on the list of foods people are often allergic to like nuts, wheat, eggs, dairy, etc.
4) Coconut oil does have one interesting side effect -- good or bad. If you eat a lot of it you may find that it loosens your bowels. This could be a great side effect if you have trouble regularly emptying your bowels. However, if you eat coconut oil with other foods and liquids, you will not experience that much of this positive side effect!
Labels: bowels, breast milk, coconut oil, toxins
Monday, May 05, 2008
Problems tolerating Coconut Oil?
I just read some great material talking about tolerating Coconut Oil. Some people have found that they don't tolerate it well and experience heart palpitations or maybe have some problems digesting coconut oil. I also read that sometimes this stems from having substantial toxic build up in the body (which causes all sorts of problems). For coconut oil to work effectively, you have to maximize absorption.
It is kind of similar to washing dishes in dirty water but expecting them to come out clean. You have to clean your body first for something as healing as coconut oil to work well. One way to clean out the toxins is to take 1/2 lemon + 1 T. sea salt + 8 oz of water daily. This will help to regularly rid the toxins so your body can absorb and utilize the coconut oil better.
I also just read a great idea: mix your coconut oil in with yogurt and berries and eat it for breakfast every morning. I don't like the slimy taste and feel of coconut oil so this is great for mr!
I just read some great material talking about tolerating Coconut Oil. Some people have found that they don't tolerate it well and experience heart palpitations or maybe have some problems digesting coconut oil. I also read that sometimes this stems from having substantial toxic build up in the body (which causes all sorts of problems). For coconut oil to work effectively, you have to maximize absorption.
It is kind of similar to washing dishes in dirty water but expecting them to come out clean. You have to clean your body first for something as healing as coconut oil to work well. One way to clean out the toxins is to take 1/2 lemon + 1 T. sea salt + 8 oz of water daily. This will help to regularly rid the toxins so your body can absorb and utilize the coconut oil better.
I also just read a great idea: mix your coconut oil in with yogurt and berries and eat it for breakfast every morning. I don't like the slimy taste and feel of coconut oil so this is great for mr!
Labels: build up, coconut oil, healthy food, toxins
