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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Chris
No. IL
USA
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 Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 11:14:01 AM
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| Recently I've been reading about coconut oil. In the past it has been said that it has the most saturated fats of all the oils, but some research being done says the fats are the Omega 3 fats, the medium-chain fatty acids, the kind that are very good for health. I've been reading a book called Coconut Cures which touts the healthful benefits of it. It is supposed to be good for slow thyroid and autoimunne diseases like diabetes and fibromyalgia. Has anyone tried it and had any good or bad experiences with it or tried it and found no difference using it? I'm trying it for my low thyroid condition to see if it will give me more energy. Keep in mind, as with anything, a person would need to talk to their doctor when trying anything different as it may affect amounts of medication requirements. |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 1:17:37 PM
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Chris, I got some because my chiro (who is also a close friend) suggested it for sluggish thyroid. She had me put about a tablespoon a day in my hot oatmeal. She said it would make me flush at first, but then it'd make me feel better.
All I got was the flush. It made my oatmeal taste pretty weird, and I got to where I just couldn't gag it down anymore. I did notice that my skin was *slightly* less dry, but I could get more bang from an application of a good moisturizer. So in a nutshell, I got no real benefit.
My dog, however, gets some every morning. Her holistic vet recommended it for the medium chain fatty acids. And at night she gets a bit of flax oil for the Omega 3's. |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Nov 11 2006 : 5:20:28 PM
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Great stuff, good to cook with, if you saute with it use a lower temp. Coconut oil can handle about 375 as a max. I make a pesto spread with it and also a honey cinnamon spread for toast.
I use it instead of butter or with butter, I use it as a moisturizer for dry skin and when I get out of the shower as a overall moisturizer.
I use in in homemade soap to add a little more lather to the bars.
KarenP
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2006 : 7:08:47 PM
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| thanks for your honest replies, farmgirl friends. I've been trying it, I find the taste to be rather bland which surprised me because I have never really liked the taste of coconut (didn't hate it, just never cared for it) - so I find it doesn't taste like much of anything so I'll use it for a while and see what developes. I really like the soap that is made with coconut oil. I also use the oil directly on my skin and am surprised how my skin drinks it in, and doesn't feel oily afterwards. |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Nov 14 2006 : 4:24:00 PM
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Chris,
I know what you mean about not really caring for coconut.
I am the same way. I'd rather not have coconut if I can help it.
So I too was surprised about the oil, the "EXTRA VIRGIN" seems to have a coconut smell and maybe a little taste.
I do find my skin must suck it in, as when I towel off my towels aren't greasy at all.
My face will have a little shine I have noticed.
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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~Tracey~
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Tracey
TN
USA
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Posted - Nov 14 2006 : 9:55:58 PM
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I have been using it to cook with and in my daily beauty routine. Not sure of the long-term benefits yet but being a vegetarian and wanting to get some of the fatties that are supposed to be good, I would rather take a T of coconut oil anyday over flax!! I just can't stand that greasy stuff. But I can take a T of coconut washed down with water very easily.
My skin loves it too!!
I also am reading "The Coconut Oil Miracle" by Bruce Fife. Lots of technical talk that my breastfeeding brain cannot absorb but I am reading it anyway ;)!
Tracey,
mama to Callum 13, Katie 8, Wil 5.5, Benjamin 3 and Andrew 7 months!!
http://hansenhootenanny.blogspot.com/ |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 4:20:04 PM
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Great book Tracey!
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 6:20:39 PM
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In his book, Coconut Cures, he explains how the digestive process works and about coconut oil being a medium chain fatty acid (an Omega 3 fatty acid, too, which is good for you) which does not require anything from the liver or gall bladder to be digested....its all very interesting.....and its also similar to breast milk in some of the acids it has in it - Lauric acid I think he said, same helpful thing in breast milk that helps babies while their immune system gets going. Sounds like good stuff to me - I gave some to my dogs to see if they like it, they
gobble it down! Its supposed to be helpful in getting rid of worms in people and so too dogs I guess. |
Edited by - OregonGal on Nov 15 2006 6:22:32 PM |
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beachbuminthecountry
Farmgirl in Training
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Effort
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2006 : 10:36:30 AM
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I also read that it is an antifungal. You have to make sure you get the unrefined coconut oil.
Thank you and God Bless
BB
If Satan comes knocking at your door, just say " Jesus can you get that for me" |
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OregonGal
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Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2006 : 12:37:16 PM
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| thanks for your comments BB, welcome to the site. |
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