Much maligned for years as a saturated fat, we’ll bring you truth regarding the incredible health properties of coconut oil.
Top 10 Pregnancy Super Foods
by KateTietje
Babble.com
Summary:
#1 — Spinach
#2 — Blueberries
#3 — Grass-fed Beef
#4 — Whole milk
#5 — Oats
#6 — Coconut oil
#7 — Salmon
#8 — Eggs
#9 — Tomatoes
#10 — Butter
Read the Full article here: http://blogs.babble.com/being-pregnant/2011/04/22/top-10-pregnancy-super-foods/
5 Natural Ways to Fight Candida and Reclaim Your Health
by James Schreiber
Stop Aging Now
For millions of men and women, attempts to enjoy vibrant health are met with unexplainable health problems such as fatigue, foggy brain, yeast infections and digestive disorders. Few people know that their health struggles could very well be linked to a candida infection — and that they don’t have to live that way anymore.
Here […]
Virgin Coconut Oil: Yesterday’s Devil, Today’s ‘It’ Fat
by Andrea Manitsas
OrganicAuthority.com
I’m pretty sure you’d be hard-pressed to find a coconut oil aficionado or self-proclaimed VCO (virgin coconut oil) devotee who is… well, fat. Not simply because the kind of saturated fat (no need to cringe) present in coconut oil has actually been found to aid in weight loss, but because this oil is […]
5 Foods That Make Great Beauty Products
by AftaDeath
In my pursuit of an organic lifestyle, I often think of the mantra associated with cosmetics multi-millionaire Helena Rubinstein – “Don’t put anything on your face that you wouldn’t put in your mouth”. In fact, it really does form the cornerstone of my personal care routine – not least because up to seventy […]
Health Benefits of Coconut Should be Promoted
Health Impact News Editor Comments: The Daily Mirror in Sri Lanka is appealing to coconut producing countries to start promoting the health benefits of coconut oil. After years of bad press coverage of saturated fats and coconut oil, coconut production world wide has been steadily declining.
dailymirror.lk
Sri Lanka’s coconut production during the year 2010 has […]
How Coconut Oil Keeps My Kids Healthy
By double_frick
hubpages.com
I Baby My Baby With Coconut Oil
Infant massage
When my daughter was a newborn, she was pretty fussy, so I heard about infant massage and how it can help calm babies and improve their health and happiness overall! Now a good massage needs good oil, and being that baby skin is so delicate […]
Coconut Oil Kills Candida Yeast Infections
There is good research now that shows the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil kill candida yeast.
Pregnant? Don’t Skip the FAT!
by KateTietje
Babble.com
Excerpts:
I know we live in a super low-fat culture. I know everyone is terrified that eating fat will make you fat (it won’t) and that saturated fat causes heart disease (it doesn’t; trans fat does). But the thing is, pregnancy is a time when you really need excellent nutrition. And there […]
Calm the Vicious Cycle of Eczema With a Few Natural Treatments
by Danya Epstein
seattlepi
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common condition and frequent complaint in primary care offices. It estimated to be prevalent in 1 percent of adults and 5 percent of children. The symptoms include dry, red, itchy and inflamed skin, most commonly on the face, hands, behind the knees and in […]
New Study shows Virgin Coconut Oil reduces pain and inflammation
Health Impact News Editor Comments: At the beginning of 2011 I predicted we would see more research coming from the coconut producing countries on the health benefits of coconut oil. That has proved true, and here is the latest study from Malaysia showing how coconut oil can potentially reduce pain and inflammation. Inflammation is increasingly […]
Australia Rediscovers the Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Aussies are learning about the benefits of coconut oil as an easy and beneficial substitute for plant and seed oils. A Current Affair gets expert advice on what coconut oil could do to improve your health, as coconut oil becomes more popular in Australia.
Watch the video:
How to Make Hard Lotion Bars and Lip Balms with Coconut Oil
by Renee
HardLotion.com
Ingredients: beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil
Combine equal amounts of the ingredients in a double boiler. Melt, stir well, and pour into molds. Molds can be plastic or metal. Ice cube trays and cup cake pans both work great. Lip balms may require extra coconut oil stirred in before pouring. […]
5 Tropical Fruits that Can Change Your Life
by Dr. Mercola
Many people love the flavor of tropical fruits like coconut and mangoes. But did you know that, aside from tasting good, they also have healthy benefits that in some instances could be lifesaving?
For example, five of the most outstanding fruits that can change your life are
Coconut,
Mangosteen,
Avocado,
Mango, and
Longan berries.
Scientists believe an anti-oxidant in […]
Coconut Oil – The Tropics’ Best Kept Secret
by Tamara P
Sustain Lane
Do you have dry skin, damaged hair or simply love getting massages? Well, my solution to all of the above has been Coconut oil…
I have to admit that I was surprised to learn that the naturally occurring saturated fat in coconut oil is actually good for you and it can offer a […]
5 Natural Do-It-Yourself Beauty Substitutions: Avoid Chemicals and Use Coconut Oil for Moisturizer and Makeup Remover
by Charmaine Leah Cianciullo
glamology
We all love beauty and skincare products. They keep our skin looking great but have you ever taken time to read what’s in your favorite products? Far too often they contain all kinds of harmful synthetic chemicals and preservatives. The good news is that you can reduce the amount of chemicals you are exposed to […]
A Guide to Identifying High-Value Food and Junk Food in Your Grocery Shopping
by Dr. Mercola
Did you know that even the lowest-priced supermarket is brimming with complete rip-offs? From health foods that aren’t healthy to gourmet foods that aren’t gourmet, every store is chock-full of items that can be a big wallop to your pocketbook, unless you know the secrets to shopping wisely.
A sample rip-off list comes […]
HEALTHY HABIT: Treating hypertension naturally
By Dr. Neetu Dhiman – Richmond Review
Quotes:
Vitamin D levels: Vitamin D is a simple inexpensive way to decrease risk for hypertension. Vitamin D blocks the uptake of cholesterol by certain cells of the body. Vitamin D functions to reduce inflammation, optimize insulin levels, and reduce calcification and hardening of the […]
Seven Great Uses for Coconut Oil
by Katie
Wellness Mama
1. In Cooking
2. Natural Lotion
3. Homemade Deodorant
4. Homemade Toothpaste
5. Treating Yeast
6. Healthy Snacks
7. Natural Hair Conditioner
Read the full article here: http://wellnessmama.com/2162/seven-great-uses-for-coconut-oil/
Natural Thyroid Support: 8 Natural Ways to Maintain Thyroid Health
Health Impact News Editor Comment:
Maggie Spilner of “Live in the Now” has written a nice summary of eight natural ways to support thyroid health:
1. Get enough iodine
2. Take a multivitamin
3. Consider coconut oil
4. Take vitamin D
5. Watch the soy
6. Avoid consuming raw cruciferous veggies in excess
7. Avoid refined sugars and starches
8. Exercise regularly
These are generally […]
Coconut Oil isn’t just for baking cakes: DIY Hair Care Recipes
by Armelle Lören
Coconut Oil has been used by many different cultures around the globe for years! It’s multi-functional use makes it a great, all-around ingredient for food, hair and your overall health. People have used this tropical food for everything from a digestion aide, heart health and as a skin and hair conditioner.
Aside from stress […]