Virgin coconut oil good for health

[swati123]

I would like to share some info on virgin coconut oil with you all members

 

virgin coconut oil good for hair, skin, hypothyroid ,yeast infection and eczema

 

What is Virgin coconut oil ?

Virgin coconut oil is derived from fresh coconuts (rather than dried, as in copra). Most oils marketed as "virgin" are produced one of three ways:

1.Quick drying of fresh coconut meat which is then used to press out the oil.

2.Wet-milling (coconut milk). With this method the oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat without drying first. "Coconut milk" is expressed first by pressing. The oil is then further separated from the water. Methods which can be used to separate the oil from the water include boiling, fermentation, refrigeration, enzymes and mechanical centrifuge.

3.Wet-milling (direct micro expelling). In this process, the oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat after the adjustment of the water content, then the pressing of the coconut flesh results in the direct extraction of free-flowing oil.

 

Benefits of Virgin coconut oil

 

1 The oil promotes weight loss as well as weight maintenance

2 It provides a source of antimicrobial lipid

3 The oil does not interfere with functioning of the thyroid

4 It protects against heart disease

5 It helps prevent cancer

6 It is easy on the digestion system

7 It empowers the immune system

8 The oil does not contain cholesterol, thereby not increasing the cholesterol

level in the blood

9 Does not cause the stickiness of platelets that causes the formation of blood

clots

10 The oil helps prevent bacterial, viral and fungal infections.

11 Coconut helps to prevent osteoporosis.

12 It helps in keeping diabetes under control

13 It is known to keep the skin soft when used externally

 

You can take coconut oil both internally or externally. Those who are proponents of this cure do both. The typical amount to take internally per day is 3 TBSP. It is recommended that you take 1 TBS with every meal. Coconut Oil apparently gives an instantaneous energy lift and may help you give up caffeine! Many sports nutrition bars and drinks include coconut oil for its energizing properties.Lots of research has been done on the subject of Fatty Acids and Monogycerides (found in coconut oil). Some of the reported cures from research are:

 

WEIGHT LOSS:

Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate; Is utilized by the

body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary

fats; Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems;

SKIN/HAIR/BEAUTY

Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection;

Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis; Supports the

natural chemical balance of the skin; Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and

flaking; Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots; Promotes healthy looking

hair and complexion; Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun.; Helps control dandruff.

 

VIRUSES/BACTERIAL INFECTIONS/FUNGUS/PARASITES

Studies have found that coconut oil can kill viruses that cause influenza, herpes,

measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses. It also kills bacteria that

cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities,

pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases; Kills fungi and yeasts that cause

candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections;

Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites;

Coconut oil may provide an effective defense against many parasites including giardia.

Like bacteria and fungi, giardia can't stand up against MCFA found in coconut

oil. Research has confirmed the effectiveness of MCFA in destroying giardia and

possibly other protozoa. By using coconut oil every day, you may be able to destroy

giardia. Another possible use for coconut is for the removal of intestinal worms.

In India it has traditionally been used to get rid of tapeworms. In one study it

was reported that treatment with dried coconut, followed by magnesium sulfate (a

laxative), caused ninety percent parasite expulsion after twelve hours. In India

coconut oil is also rubbed into the scalp as a treatment to remove head lice.

 

CHRONIC FATIGUE

By taking coconut oil daily, you may also be eliminating the possibility of developing food allergies, chronic fatigue, and other related symptoms. If you're currently troubled with these conditions, coconut oil used liberally with meals may provide a source of relief. Because MCFA are quickly absorbed by the tissues and converted into energy it seems logical that those suffering from chronic fatigue would gain a great deal of benefit.

 

DIGESTION:

Coconut Oil provides a nutritional source of quick energy; Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance; Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids; Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose; Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body; Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis; Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes;

 

BODY/ORGANS

Coconut Oil reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis; Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth; Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease; Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers; Improves digestion and bowel function; Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids; Reduces inflammation. Supports tissue healing and repair.; Functions as a protective antioxidant; Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease; Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome; Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement); Reduces epileptic seizures; Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections; Dissolves kidney stones; Helps prevent liver disease; Supports thyroid function;

 

CANCER:

Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers;

HEART:

Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease; Protects

arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart

disease;

 

TEETH:

Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

COCONUT OIL FOR POOR CIRCULATION

Do you feel cold much of the time? You might try coconut oil, which is said to increase body temperature (and blood pressure). This is due to the increasing metabolic rate as medium-chain fatty acids of the coconut oil are burned.

 

CURE FOR ATHELETE'S FEET

The 8% caprylic acid in coconut oil is said to be effective against fungus, and

on skin conditions like planter's warts and athlete's foot.

 

CURE FOR ROSACEA ( Skin Burn )

Used externally and internally, we read one report on the internet of a 15 year

bout of roscea clearing up within 2 weeks with Coconut Oil!

 

Here is what you should see for an Extra Virgin Coconut Oil :

 

Colorless and crystal clear.

Light, fresh coconut aroma

Natural Coconut taste

Quick absorption

No oily feel

Very light viscosity

Advantages :

High purity: without refining.

Used as food oil as well as in high-end formulations.

Excellent in body care.

Long shelf life.

 

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

No refining

No chemicals added

No bleaching

No deodorization

No hydrogenation

Made without heat processing

[swati123]

Chk out excelcombine website for more details on MeritVCO virgin coconut oil they are one of the leading manufacturer of virgin coconut oil in india

[Astro102]

thank

[swati123]

MERITVCO EXTRACTED FROM COCONUT MILK

 

How is Virgin Coconut Oil different from other coconut oils that you get in market?

MeritVCO Virgin Coconut Oil can only be achieved by using fresh coconut (Narial) meat or what is called non-copra (see below for a definition of copra).

Most commercial grade coconut oils are made from copra. Copra is basically the dried meat of the coconut. It can be made by smoke drying, sun drying, or kiln drying, or derivatives or a combination of these three. If standard copra is used as a starting material, the unrefined coconut oil extracted from copra is not suitable for consumption and must be purified - i.e. refined. This is because the way most copra is dried is very unsanitary. Most of the copra is dried under the sun in the open air, where it is exposed to insects and moulds. The standard end product made from copra is RBD coconut oil. RBD stands for refined, bleached, and deodorized. Both high heat and chemicals (e.g. solvent extractions) are used in this method.

RBD oil is also often hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated. Hydrogenated oils have been shown to increase serum cholesterol levels which contribute to heart disease.

Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil !!

Heard the latest on coconut oil? The benefits of virgin coconut oil are both internal and external. Researchers and medical professionals have known this for years. However, we became scared of coconut oil years ago with all of the bad press it got. Here's why you may want to consider jumping on the coconut oil bandwagon:

I thought I'd take a minute and explain why coconut oil (particularly virgin coconut oil and organic coconut oil) have taken a 360 and why you should really start paying attention to this wonder product.

Previously the Bad Guy

Coconut oil got a bad reputation many years ago when we recognized saturated fats as having terrible artery-clogging properties. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), not all saturated fats have these properties. Coconut oil was lumped in with all of the other fatty oils (including olive oil) and believed to raise blood cholesterol. Coconut oil does not raise blood cholesterol. It goes against what many of us have been led to believe, but it is true. There are good saturated fats and coconut oil fits this description. Here's how it is different:

Almost 100% of the oil an fats that you eat everyday are made up of long chain fatty acids (LCFA). This includes so many of our favorites (some of which did get kudos as a healthly oil) like olive oil and canola oil. The difference between most oils and coconut oil comes down to this: coconut oil is a medium chain fatty acid (MCFA). This is what separates the artery-clogging fat that are bad for you from that which has wonderful health and medicinal benefits.

MCFAs vs. LCFAs

How are they different you ask? It is very simple. MCFAs are smaller and therefore easier to digest and metabolize. They do not have to go through the same bodily processes as LCFAs. Because MCFAs are metabolzed quicker, they provide a more efficient source of energy to the body. Coconut oil also helps make vitamins more powerful due to its quick absorption. When both MCFAs and other nutrients are present in the body, the MCFAs enhances the absorption of the other nutrients. There is research to back this point up. Coconut oil is quickly becoming a must in our diets. Don't you think it deserves another look?

Uses of MeritVCO Virgin Coconut Oil

Virgin coconut oil possesses antibacterial and antiviral properties which can be very beneficial to our health. There are many ways that at home we can use a natural product for treating ourselves and not have to spend a lot of money on medicaments that affect us eventually with all the chemical formulation interferences.

Virgin coconut oil is a natural oil that can be used both internally and externally. It is recommended that you need to take at least 3 tablespoons a day. Taking this dose will help you tremendously against many ailments.

Skin diseases can be frustrating…from fungal infections to chronic psoriasis….skin diseases can be frustrating. There are other skin problems which can be unsightly such as warts, blemishes, scars. They can have psychological effect on you. These diseases don't just cause discomfort, can also be embarrassing.

We all use countless of products such as ointments to ease discomfort of various skin discomfort. But we often forget or do not know that effective treatment can be done using coconut oil which is not well known.. It is an option one can try that is natural, effective, and not so costly.

Warm virgin coconut oil is excellent as massage oil. It can improve blood circulation. It soothes the muscle by virtue of its therapeutic properties. It can also increase the metabolism that rids off toxins through the skin. Because it is quickly absorbed by the skin, you can combine it with other oils for various other treatments.

High Fever: Massaging virgin coconut oil on whole body will lower body temperature.

For treatment of acne: virgin coconut oil will not make your face oily and greasy. It will clean the pores and clear your face due to its antimicrobial and antiviral properties.

Dry flaky skin: You can use virgin coconut oil for skin treatment frequently to keep your skin moist. Not only will your complexion improved, scars and discoloration on skin will also vanish. Many women have been successful in clearing stretch marks by using virgin coconut oil Virgin coconut oil can also be used as a sun tan oil lotion and sunscreen. It will make your skin more resistant to sun's rays decreasing your chance to have skin cancer. Since virgin coconut oil is absorbed fast into the skin, it does not allow the skin to be burnt. But care must be exercised not to allow yourself too long in the sun.

If you suffer from athlete's foot you can apply virgin coconut oil regularly to help you get rid of this problem.

Body Odor: With it antibacterial and antiviral properties, virgin coconut oil is useful in ridding you of bad body odour especially under the arm where microbial activities occur. It has also been stated through personal testimonials that herpes, gonorrhea, uninary tract infections, pneumonia have been cured using coconut oil.

Internal use of virgin coconut oil is more popular as a cooking oil. This oil helps in improving the digestive system. This helps prevent stomach and digestive related problems. The saturated fats present in virgin coconut oil have antibacterial properties that can fight against bacteria in the intestinal tracts.

Babies skin. Virgin coconut oil is helpful on babies skin. A close look at many baby oil products shows that they can contain mixture of mineral oil such as liquid petrolatum. Virgin coconut oil is clean natural product without chemical formulation can be relied upon for good protection of your babies' skin. For nappy rash, application of virgin coconut oil after every nappy change can moist the skin, control the rash and after a few days, you will notice that the rash has been cleared and leave the skin of the baby, moisturized, soft and supple.

As dandruff treatment, virgin coconut oil is useful and beneficial. It will sure leave the skin moist and will dampen the flakes. If head skin is feeling itchy as well, this oil will eradicate this problem

Against cold and flu, rub hot virgin coconut oil on the chest, head and nose. This will help against runny nose and relief of the block nose. You can also douse the head with coconut oil and rubbing in with fingertips and leave overnight if possible.

Virgin coconut oil is versatile. Apply coconut oil mix with peppermint oil on skin for an effective insect repellant. It can also be used to heal animal wounds

Using virgin coconut oil applied on open wound can be very effective by forming a protective layer which can shield against dust, air, fungi, bacteria and fungus. The damaged tissues are repaired faster.

Here is what you should see for an Extra Virgin Coconut Oil :

Colorless and crystal clear.

Light, fresh coconut aroma

Natural Coconut taste

Quick absorption

No oily feel

Very light viscosity

Advantages :

High purity: without refining.

Used as food oil as well as in high-end formulations.

Excellent in body care.

Long shelf life.

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

No refining

No chemicals added

No bleaching

No deodorization

No hydrogenation

Made without heat processing

[a16s]

Hi swati123,

 

I was reading your replies in regards to the virgin coconut oil. I am having hypothyroid from past 1year, from past 6 months my thyroid levels are changing so dratically that it is affecting my personnel and family life. As I do yoga everyday in the morning from past 3 years, I am at weight of 58-59kgs. But from past 3 months I am increasing my weight. Though I visited the doctor and doctor changed my dosage of synthroid, having pimples all over my face.

 

after reading your replies, I am bending towards using the virgin coconut oil. But I am anxious to start at the same time I am frightened, of it might cause any effects to me like more weight gain etc...?

 

Can you tell me your experience in details.

 

HOw did you feel during the first few days of your usage towards the virgin coconut oil?

 

Thanks,

[swati123]

Sir you will have to try it out there are no side effect of virgin coconut oil...

plz chk out earth clinic site for testimonial of hypothyroid patients...

or chk out bruce fife book on virgin coconut oil...

 

 

Here is some more info about this wonderful oil.

 

VCO is rich in medium chain fatty acids, particularly Lauric Acid. Lauric acid is the same fatty acid found in mother's milk that provides immunity to babies. Among the benefits of VCO ( Virgin Coconut oil ) are it promotes weight-loss by increasing metabolism, boosts the immune system, it has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties and it has good moisturizing properties as well.

 

VCO ( Virgin Coconut oil ) may be taken internally as a food supplement. Used for cooking or baking, applied topically as a moisturizer for the skin and hair, and may be used as a base oil for many cosmetic products like soaps and creams (and since our VCO ( Virgin Coconut oil ) is cold processed, it will produce pure white and unscented beauty products without the burnt smell and brownish color of heated coconut oil).

VCO Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) has been found to be beneficial for health, in general, and to fight a number of illnesses.

A daily dose of one tablespoons of VCO will also benefit healthy individuals by strengthening the immune system. VCO covers the body's daily nutritional requirements while revving up the metabolism, resulting in natural weight loss with long-term use.

MeritVCO is good for Ezcema, Skin Care and stretch marks

It helps cure benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and ulcers;

It is a facilitator of vitamin absorption in the body because it acts as carrier and protective agent for fat-soluble vitamins;

It enhances the absorption and retention of calcium and phosphorus

It stimulates thyroid function, resulting in lower cholesterol; and

It normalizes body lipids, protects the liver, pancreas and digestive system, and improves the immune system's anti-inflammatory response.

All these benefits add up to Virgin Cococonut OIl ( VCO ) being very beneficial to those who suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well.

[kshama]

Hello,

I was wondering, how to take this virgin coconut oil? How many times a day?