Coconut Oil Uses?!

HealthyishWithMaggieG

I mix a little into my dog's food daily, it's great for her skin and coat and she absolutely loves it! I cook with it and I also use it as a face/body moisturizer and make up remover. I read somewhere that oil pulling will cause crowns to loosen. Anyone know if that is so?

My dog loves to lick the spoon after I dish mine up.

Definitely do some research on the oil pulling. I don't know exactly what that is or what the purpose is, but I've read friends comments about their experiences with it and yes, they have had issues with all kinds of metal-based dental work coming loose. I'm not saying don't do it... just be careful.

HealthyishWithMaggieG

Sorry but I don't know how to find proper research on this.. where should I look. Anyone have a good link please?

I just always knew oil based things shouldn't be used down there, guess the vaseline I used as teenager didn't kill me either but hey... just trying to learn.

There's a difference in types of oil. Vaseline is a petroleum-based oil... coming from the same source as gasoline. So, I can see why that kind of oil would not be good to use.

Coconut oil or any other fruit/vegetable "oil" is oil, but not chemical-based. So, it's very different.

ColeCake292012

I tend to get suspicious when the media begins to make a big fuss about a "new" miracle food product that's good for everything--anybody remember a few years back (quite a few years, yes, I'm that old!) when soy was the "wonder" item? It was great, everybody should eat it, helped prevent cancer, etc, etc. Now it's one of the major allergy food groups. So whenever some is being raved about as "good for everything", my inner skeptic raises a sarcastic eyebrow and muses, "What will people be saying about this product 20 years from now?"

I totally agree with what you're saying. I actually heard about oil pulling for teeth and gums from a friend of mine...and since I was starting to worry I'd lose my teeth if I didn't do something drastic (pregnancy was a ***** on them!) I tried it! Actually, I didn't even go out of my way to get any coconut oil. I was grocery shopping and went to grab my cooking spray and the coconut oil was sitting right under my nose. So I threw it in the cart and said "What the heck". I don't ingest it, and other than oil pulling for my teeth, I don't use it all over myself every day. I remember going meatless for a while, which led me to upping my soy intake drastically...and that turned into the worst time ever! Definitely messed with my moods and hormones. Don't need that happening again here. However, the lauric acid component, as well as the naturally GMO and antibacterial component make it a less daunting choice to me.

HealthyishWithMaggieG

Does anyone have a suggestion for how to soften coconut oil without totally melting it? That was part of why I ended up with too much on my bread... it was so hard, it was difficult to spread it without tearing the bread.

You can lightly rub it in your hands, that softens it. But if you are eating it, make sure your hands are clean! LOL

Thanks. I wouldn't have thought to do that (rub it in my hands) because I'm pretty sure I have an undiagnosed case of OCD, really. I don't like touching sticky or slimy or dirty things unless I'm dealing with a task, can finish it, and wash them right after. I wash my hands probably 30 times a day.

Jlmervin03

I tend to get suspicious when the media begins to make a big fuss about a "new" miracle food product that's good for everything--anybody remember a few years back (quite a few years, yes, I'm that old!) when soy was the "wonder" item? It was great, everybody should eat it, helped prevent cancer, etc, etc. Now it's one of the major allergy food groups. So whenever some is being raved about as "good for everything", my inner skeptic raises a sarcastic eyebrow and muses, "What will people be saying about this product 20 years from now?"

I don't know what it does internally, but I was at my witts end with a really bad outbreak of excema one year and had tried everything. A friend recommended coconut oil and after using it for a few days after my usual shower, it started to clear up and the itching eased considerably. I am always skeptical too....I have to see something work for myself. I can't speak for anyone else but I have had good experience with it for skin uses.

Both of my kids have eczema, and I use it on their skin as well. It works great!

Dewymorning

I use it on my eczema and other wounds, it helps stop the skin drying out and aids healing.

19TaraLynn84

Sorry but I don't know how to find proper research on this.. where should I look. Anyone have a good link please?

I just always knew oil based things shouldn't be used down there, guess the vaseline I used as teenager didn't kill me either but hey... just trying to learn.

You shouldn't use oil-based lubricants when using certain bc methods. It will cause the latex to break down. Coconut oil is actually a great lube, in my opinion.

Sarahliquid

Rub it on my hands and elbows before bed then run my hands through my hair. I have cooking spray, and a coconut spread for English muffins and such. I use it on razor burn and general itches and it stops the itch rights away.

lisalsd1

I use it fora moisturizer and in my coffee. I sauteed some sliced brussel sprouts in coconut oil and seasoned with some thai seasoning salt...they were delish.

Madame_Goldbricker

I tend to get suspicious when the media begins to make a big fuss about a "new" miracle food product that's good for everything--anybody remember a few years back (quite a few years, yes, I'm that old!) when soy was the "wonder" item? It was great, everybody should eat it, helped prevent cancer, etc, etc. Now it's one of the major allergy food groups. So whenever some is being raved about as "good for everything", my inner skeptic raises a sarcastic eyebrow and muses, "What will people be saying about this product 20 years from now?"

I totally agree with what you're saying. I actually heard about oil pulling for teeth and gums from a friend of mine...and since I was starting to worry I'd lose my teeth if I didn't do something drastic (pregnancy was a ***** on them!) I tried it! Actually, I didn't even go out of my way to get any coconut oil. I was grocery shopping and went to grab my cooking spray and the coconut oil was sitting right under my nose. So I threw it in the cart and said "What the heck". I don't ingest it, and other than oil pulling for my teeth, I don't use it all over myself every day. I remember going meatless for a while, which led me to upping my soy intake drastically...and that turned into the worst time ever! Definitely messed with my moods and hormones. Don't need that happening again here. However, the lauric acid component, as well as the naturally GMO and antibacterial component make it a less daunting choice to me.

I have had issues with perio disease for the past 18mths. I haven't tried oil pulling but I have added a daily effervescent vit C tablet to my diet. Last dental visit I'd reduced the perio by 70% over a 6wk period of starting using this. Don't know if that would be something you're interested in but just thought I'd throw it out there.

christschild2

BUMP!!

shivles

Cooking mainly but also: treat dandruff, moisturiser, hair conditioner, stop itchy chickenpox, treat thrush, tattoo & piercing healing, oil pulling

jr235

I make a salt scrub for my body and a sugar scrub for my face. The one for my face has just a bit of coconut oil, but the one I salt scrub has it as a base.

For my face:

1 part lemon juice
1 part honey
few drops tea tree oil
few drops coconut oil
sugar to mix until its fairly thick. I usually make it rather thick because I will normally get a bit of water in there when I'm in the shower

For the salt scrub
1 part lemon juice
1 part coconut oil
few drops of some essential oil - jasmine is my fave
Sea salt until at desired consistency

I don't normally need a moisturizer after my salt scrub, but sometimes I'll use more coconut oil as a moisturizer. Its also a nice moisturizing treatment for hair. Dampen hair, and then comb coconut oil through it. Wrap in a towel and let sit for a half an hour or so, and then wash.

Its also delicious to cook with.

HealthyishWithMaggieG

I remembered another use that I read about in a raw vegan group on FB... One of the ladies uses coconut oil topically to get rid of warts. She said she rubs a tiny bit on the wart a few times a day. I haven't tried that yet, but it's something I plan to try. I have a couple little ones I'd like to get rid of.

Cheechos

Sorry but I don't know how to find proper research on this.. where should I look. Anyone have a good link please?

I just always knew oil based things shouldn't be used down there, guess the vaseline I used as teenager didn't kill me either but hey... just trying to learn.

I checked with my doctor before using it. I figure something natural, such as an organic oil, is better than a synthetic lube! I can't even pronounce some of the ingredients in some lubes! LOL I'd rather know exactly what I'm putting down there! I've been using it for over 2 years and no issues and completely healthy down there. But like I always say, everyone is different. You can read stuff online for DAYSSSSS and still not know what to believe. I say talk to people that use it and talk to your doc or gyn.

This ^ You can't be sure unless you talk to someone you trust about it!

I used to use coconut oil so much that I'm actually sick of the smell of it now. :sick: I stopped for a while because of that, but now I'm slowly incorporating it back into my diet and lifestyle (I actually started up again after reading about using it as a personal lubricant--suddenly my giant, untouched jar was looking very interesting!!!!). I put it in smoothies sometimes and grease my mugs with it for mug scrambles. I didn't know it could be a good face wash or about oil pulling. I might have to try those things out sometime. There are lots of good ideas here!

wyattj99

I oil pull every day. I've read after time it can help receding gums to grow back, so that was the reason I started. It hasn't yet that I can tell, but it takes months for the effects apparently. I still love it though because of other differences...my tongue always had a little white coat (even though I would brush it daily) and now my tongue is a nice healthy pink. Also helped with bad breath (which is tied to the tongue thing too I'm pretty sure).

I brush my teeth first (oil pulling softens the enamel apparently, so you don't want to brush after) and then oil pull for 20. Feels like fresh from the denist clean every day :-) Can't wait for my next dentist visit.

How in the heck do you do this?

wyattj99

There seems to be a lot of use for coconut oil but how to do you use it actually. Buy a jar? mix it with other things to help with hair, teeth...I know I want to try it for more uses but not sure how to start. Right now I just had a dab to my scrambled eggs.

caveninit

Am I the only one who doesn't know what "oil pulling" is? I have literally never heard of this.

lol I was just about to Google that term...found this:
http://coconut-oil-pulling.com/

PaleoPath4Lyfe

I tend to get suspicious when the media begins to make a big fuss about a "new" miracle food product that's good for everything--anybody remember a few years back (quite a few years, yes, I'm that old!) when soy was the "wonder" item? It was great, everybody should eat it, helped prevent cancer, etc, etc. Now it's one of the major allergy food groups. So whenever some is being raved about as "good for everything", my inner skeptic raises a sarcastic eyebrow and muses, "What will people be saying about this product 20 years from now?"

In no way, shape, form or fashion is coconut oil "new" as far as products goes.

Back in the day before the low fat lie coconut and palm oils were used in items such as twinkies, etc......

Coconut oil has been around for forever and the benefits have been spoken of my tropical people for a long, long time