Coconut Oil.... HOLY COW!

[qwerty988]

Does it make the skin on your face hot? I find it moisturises really well but makes my face really hot and almost sweaty. After a while it goes down to normal again and the results then are very good. Just wondering about the red/hot/sweating thing.

Thanks

It doesn't make my skin hot -- but I'm very fair and I notice my skin momentarily turns red when I first put it on! I kind of LOVE that it does that -- but I thought it only happened to ME hahahahhaaa!!

I use the hot washcloth-steaming method and I have to say that when I'm done, my face glows and my pores look smaller..... it's like getting a facial!

[MysticTree]

-- but I thought it only happened to ME hahahahhaaa!!

nope, me too!

[breathless]

I love to use coconut oil as a facial moisturizer. I put it on at night after washing my face. I've never noticed any hot or red reaction.

Qwerty, how are you using it to make your teeth whiter? Do you use it instead of toothpaste?

Coconut oil is good in smoothies too, but I don't do that too often because I fear I am eating too much fat already!

[qwerty988]

Qwerty, how are you using it to make your teeth whiter? Do you use it instead of toothpaste?

It's a wonderful ayurvedic practice called oil-pulling. You swish it around in your mouth for 15-20 minutes in the morning before you eat anything.... it whitens and strengthens teeth, draws out infections, in some cases regrows receeded gums and even cavities and chipped teeth!

If you do a search on this site, you'll see lots of threads about it!

I LOOOOOVE it -- a friend just asked me how I got my teeth so white!

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

I went and bought some today for the first time..... for the price, it ought to cure cancer, diabetes, and get rid of warts!

Now I need to figure out how to use it to best advantage...

l personally think that coconut oil would be best had with either chia seed greens (sprouted chia seed) or sunflower greens (sprouted sunflower seeds on soil) because these two foods have almost all the omega 3 & 6's completely broken down by the fat splitting enzymes, so the two plants will be able to help the body break down the highly concentrated and acidic coconut oil, + even take a digestive enzyme high in fat splitting enzymes to help further. So if you have food high in certain concentrates, always make a match by consuming a predigested form of that concentrate so it helps take the strain off the body. Eg, high concentrated acidic fats = having alkaline sprouts high in predigested fats. high concentrated starch = having alkaline sprouts high in predigested starches via carbs (eg, wheatgrass). And we now do know that food enzymes are very important, because new science has discovered (via tagging therapy) that food enzymes can survive the stomach acids and be found in the feces, but not only that, the mouth also absorbs them and probably other places. Us raw fooders always knew that raw was best, now we have the science to prove it, and now science has to take us seriously for the first time ever.

Please try and use coconut oil very sparingly if you insist on having it. Over the last 19 years Brian Clement has been observing people who eat large amounts of coconut oil (hundreds of people), and 100% of all of these people have high cholesterol problems. Brian suggests it is o.k for people free of liver and gallbladder problems to consume it in moderation (a tablespoon a day 4 or 5 times a week), but says that people with liver and gallbladder problems should definitely keep it very minimal.

Brian's commentary on coconut oil is from 4:14 - 5:18 on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKiPG...eature=channel

l think it's good information to be aware of.

I love it. I crave it sometimes. I generally eat at least a couple teaspoons of it a day and usually eat it off the spoon.

See post above.

[Papa2X]

if I knew who Brian Clement was, that might be a whole lot more impressive. ;)

[adobegirl]

l think it's good information to be aware of.


See post above.

True. Definitely good to look into. Glad I only have a couple teaspoons rather than a couple tablespoons, just to make sure. :) I had blood work done about 2 months ago and my cholesterol was 118, but I am concerned about cholesterol due to family history.

I will check that link out and do some research. Thanks for the info, Mr. Raw. :)

I used to do oil pulling and then got lazy. I've done it with both olive oil and coconut oil. The coconut oil feels lighter to me overall. I need to start back up.

I also need to start using it at night again as a moisturizer. I got lazy with that, too. I found when I used it in the morning, my face felt oily and shiny and I feel like I have to wipe my face (even with a little bit) all the time. I actually now wonder if it is from perspiring (glowing because we women aren't supposed to sweat, lol). Glad you guys mentioned that!

[RawLibrarian]

if I knew who Brian Clement was, that might be a whole lot more impressive. ;)

He's the co-director of the Hippocrates Health Institute. which is a living foods healing/retreat center in Florida and has written several books on raw/living food.

[MysticTree]

He's the co-director of the Hippocrates Health Institute. which is a living foods healing/retreat center in Florida and has written several books on raw/living food.

And reminds me a little bit of Eddie Munster - but grown up!

[SunshineMN]

And then we have Dr. Joseph Mercola who says coconut oil is incredibly healthy and you should use it in your diet. Note references at the bottom of the article. Also see this article on coconut oil and Alzheimers.

One "expert" says one thing, another says the opposite, and both are saying something completely different than the government (who I generally disregard anyhow but that's a whole different topic). Guess that's what makes life interesting.

And yes, I know Mercola advocates eating animal based foods (responsibly) too but that doesn't automatically discount everything he says. Keep researching all sources of nutritional information as we as a human race still don't know everything (or even close to) about the subject!

[Rawzula]

I use coconut oil for oil pulling and I've had positive results.

[Raw Angel Mom]

Help also with Alzheimer (coconut oil). I just found that out, lol... wow what a powerful food. I love young coconut. I used the coconut butter for making sweet treat for my family and the raw coconut oil for my skin and teeth.

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

And reminds me a little bit of Eddie Munster - but grown up!

That post is one of my favourite posts ever. LOL LOL LOL. Absolutely Brilliant Ms Tree. l roared laughing when l read that the other day.

Eddie Munster, or is it Eddie Monster. Roaarrrr!.

[MysticTree]

Munster and please stop calling me Ms Tree.

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

Munster and please stop calling me Ms Tree.

Alright...alright, i'll use your username. lt will take longer to type out, but i'll do because you asked me to.

Regards: Mr Raw.