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Broad Benefits
Posted by Diane (Magnolia Springs, AL) on 04/25/2006
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I am 51 and I started using unrefined coconut oil for my hair. Being in the South and working outside my hair was in bad shape. I started using it on my hair and wow what a difference. My hair is soft and the color is great. I use it on my face arms body and my husband used sunblock and kept getting white blisters on his ears started using coconut oil and they went away. I now take coconut orally and I too started the sick side effects. I reduced the amount and it cleaned my colon, I now go twice a day. My muscles do not ache in the mornings, no stiff neck. I have been using the coconut oil now for 8 months.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Jeanine (Aurelia, IA) on 03/18/2006
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Coconut Oil has made me feel great i'm 54 and it has given me a lot more energy and i haven't been sick since i've been taking it which is for about 4 months . My hair and skin are great. I use it both internally and externally and my teeth and gums are the healthiest they have been in years. I think the reason people get sick from it when they first start to use it is that it does remove the parasites in your system and that maybe an adjustment for them so i would say start out very slow and increase as you go and be sure to use it in food at first but it is great after you use it for a while.
Warts
Posted by Charlene (Seattle, WA) on 02/24/2006
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I got a strange looking thing-ee on my hand between my thumb and index finger. I thought it was a boil, but my doctor thought it was a wart and suggested putting salicycic acid on it. I did but it burned like crazy after a few hours and looked only slightly better after 2 days. I was supposed to give the acid 10 days, but decided that was not the right cure. Instead I rubbed I coconut oil into the strange growth a few times a day. It disappeared after only 3 days. I wonder if it would work for moles too?
Hair
Posted by Cynthia (Los Angeles, CA) on 02/01/2006
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I bought coconut oil originally for my hair, which makes the hair very shiny and silky. I used the end of a paint brush to apply it, worked it through, and left it on overnight with a wrap over it. Wash thoroughly the next morning, but do not use conditioner or any other additive, you won't need to for a few days, hair looks and feels great. I couldn't figure out how to "eat" it, which didn't seem desirable, but I added it to tea (black currant) and it was quite good, not very greasy, goes down very nicely!
Hemmorhoids
Posted by Terri (Carlisle, PA)
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I am a nurse's aide and I have used coconut oil on some of my patients hemorrhoids, some so large the patient could not sit down without pain. After using for about 6 months the hemorrhoids have completely gone. Applied externally 2x's a day or after each bowel movement and bath. For sanitary reasons, each person had their own separate bottle for their rectum area only. (no double dipping!!)
Psoriasis
Posted by Christine (VERNON B C, CANADA)
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I take extra virgin coconut oil every day, internally and topically, I swear by it, My psoriasis has all but cleared up, and my skin has improved, I just feel better when I take it.
Psoriasis
Posted by Bee (New York, US) on 11/09/2014
It always amazes me when you speak to people about the natural things you are taking and they think you are nuts and that you have no idea how you are harming your health.. they say stay on the meds and listen to what the doctors says..
Then I say if pharma drugs worked no one would be sick and these drugs only mask the symptoms....and no one gets to the root of the disease.... so why do people believe so highly in drugs when at least we can try hundreds of remedies first.
Coconut Oil Tips
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 05/24/2020 525 posts
BE AWARE!! If it's a warm day, be extra careful when you open a full jar of coconut oil. I just sloshed a quite large amount all over the rug. ROFL!
Coronavirus Prevention
Posted by Keoni (Gainesboro, TN) on 03/21/2020
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In light of the Coronavirus situation and coconut oil's anti-viral capabilities, I figure it can't hurt. I take it orally and use it topically during regular flu season. I also take turmeric orally for the same anti-viral use. Zinc at first indication of any flu symptoms (ie sensitive uvula, or warm eyes...) or upon exposure to others indicating they are symptomatic seems to stop sickness before it takes hold.
Coronavirus Prevention
Posted by Rosie (Texas ) on 04/02/2020
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How much do you take a day?
Broad Benefits
Posted by B (Brooklyn, Ny) on 05/15/2017
How do you use coconut oil for your sinuses?
Broad Benefits
Posted by Lisa (Colquitt, Ga) on 10/27/2017
How do you use coconut oil for sinuses? I have had sinus issues my whole life! Hope to hear back from you.
Sinus Infection
Posted by Theresa (Ireland) on 02/22/2015
I'm am writing to let you know I am using coconut oil for the last week, external use on my chest area and face and it has worked wonders on my sinus and chest infections. I suffer a lot with chest infections and I have noticed this is getting rid of the infection from chest and head area. I just started to use it for skin condition and noticed it was getting rid of infection. So now I am going to start taking it internally to reap the benefits.
Where to Buy: NH
Posted by Donna (New Hampshire, US) on 12/02/2014
I would like to know where to purchase pure coconut oil, other than Middle Earth, where a small 4 oz. bottle is like $7.00. I live in New Hampshire, any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Donna
Where to Buy: NH
Posted by Liz (Boston, Ma) on 12/02/2014
Donna, you can get it at Trader Joe's. A very good sized jar goes for around $6.00.
Where to Buy: NH
Posted by Molly (Orlando, FL) on 12/17/2014
Costco
Where to Buy: NH
Posted by Connie (Chattanooga, Tn) on 10/17/2015
Walmart carries a "Carrington Farms" brand that is 100% organic, extra virgin, pure, unrefined, cold pressed coconut oil. 12 oz is between $6-$7. I bought two, one for me, and one for my bichon frise dog. It does a great job killing and preventing fleas on my dog and also quickly cleared up any skin problems that were there from his scratching. In doing this, I stumbled upon another great use for it: it works like Angel Eyes on white dogs and is a whole lot cheaper. Don't get it too close to their eyes, yet it will still clear up all the dark area under the eyes. He likes to lick it off his hair, but it doesn't hurt him to ingest that little amount. But what I applied to the skin is still there. I'm not sure if applying it to his skin or the amount he licks off his hair is what worked the miracle like Angel Eyes....maybe both. But fleas are gone and he sleeps peacefully at night instead of scratching. Note: The LouAnne brand or whatever it's called is not the same ingredients and did not work on my dog. The Carrington Farms shows on the bottom of the container it has "lauric acid" 6.02g in it and some of the others do not have that.
Where to Buy: Nigeria
Posted by Vivienne (Lagos, Nigeria) on 11/04/2014
Where can I get Organic Coconut Oil?
Where to Buy: Nigeria
Posted by Ray Oduntan Kwadje (Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria) on 11/14/2017
I know where you can get organic coconut oil at shop 4, Nigeria French Language Village.Badagry.
General Feedback
Posted by Madhubala (London, UK) on 09/16/2014
I am interested in virgin coconet oil. How can I use it?
Coconut Oil and Healthy Fats
Posted by Rebel (Somewhere Usa) on 06/23/2014
Hello to all. I really want
EC, Bill, Ted, Dave, Mama to Many and anyone else, I might have left out to take a look at these websites. Please give your opinions about some of the content, in particular about the
Truth about Fats / There are No Healthy Oils, Coconut oil, and Olive oil. Also about The
Dangers of Maca, Coffee, Green Tea and Chocolate. I would like to add these websites here that have some great information on them. Some of it is already here on EC, But some of them have extra stuff that is not here and as you can see also some have some different opinions on some of the natural remedies and their cause and effects on us.
See I believe we are all different and respond to natural treatments and diet differently than others, where as medical doctors say we are all the same.
Here is the website with the most info. Which by the way has info including Bill Murno's website and all kinds of good stuff. Can be found here:
http://educate-yourself.org
Second up is about dangers of Maca, Coffee, Green Tea and Chocolate. Can be found here:
http://www.relfe.com/wp/
So third is the Truth about Fats / There are No Healthy Oils. Can be found here:
http://vega-licious.com/?s=healthy+oils
I am in no way trying to conflict what we have learned here on EC about coconut oils, olive oils ect.... Just saying, lets investigate all avenues . The more we read, study, investigate and try different techniques the more we will know and understand.
Coconut Oil and Healthy Fats
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 06/25/2014
Mama to Many: very well put!!
Broad Benefits
Posted by Pbird (Western Wa) on 03/29/2015
The Trader Joe product is fine.
You can make little bullets of the oil, get them cold enough to hold shape and then insert quickly.
Coconut Oil Recipes
Posted by Linda (St Amans De Pellagal, France, France) on 01/28/2014
Just wanted to add my two pennorth. I love coconut oil and would use it in cooking much more if my husband didn't claim it didn't taste right. However, I tried it in shortcrust pastry - I usually use half butter and half lard, and I replaced the lard - and did a blind tasting with him, and he liked the coconut oil better. It makes a lovely short pastry. Next time I'll try only coconut oil.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Prioris (Fl, Usa) on 01/24/2014
Maybe the coconut oil dried out the skin. During the winter it gets more dry so skin is more vulnerable to drying out hence itching. So it may be a seasonal thing. As far as back problem, is this a back problem related to the spine or just the skin and are you over 50.
Maybe your other sister may have developed an allergy to VCO.
If for some reason you still can't get around VCO then you may try experimenting with a combination of MCT oil, lauric acid and caprylic acid supplements and see how you react.
Coconut Oil and the Liver
Posted by Dee (Australia) on 12/04/2013
Hi I have started taking virgin coconut oil 3 teaspoon a day for the last 2 weeks. Feeling more energetic and no more brain fog. But I had ultrasound few months ago for stomach pain I was having and it shows some fat in my liver. I don't take alcohol. So my question is coconut oil is not going to make liver even worse ???? Since it's all fat. Am so concerned about my liver.. But can't deny the benefit coconut oil has been giving me. Please help. Waiting to hear from your experience and thoughts.
Coconut Oil and the Liver
Posted by Timh (Ky, Usa) on 12/05/2013 2043 posts
Dee: A good broadspectrim multivitamin/mineral will further help w/ metabolism, as well as detoxification. Make sure to also get plenty of Omega 3 Fatty Acids like Fish & Flax Oil. 1000mg L-Methionine w/ 1000mcg B-12 plus extra Niacin (Inositol Hexaniacinate is good flush free form, take as directed). If you don't see any positive results in about 1 month, a Gallbladder Cleanse will be necessary.
Coconut Oil and the Liver
Posted by Mike 62 (Denver, Colorado) on 12/05/2013
Dee: Google natural news treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease naturally.
