Coconut Oil

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whatever you do dont drink it *gag*... we have been trying too cook with it

in the fry pan... dont notice any difference

Coconut Oil

> Hi everyone, I am new to this board and have been reading about the

> benefits of Coconut Oil on Shoman's website. I am curious to

> know if anyone out there is using coconut oil to help with their

> hypothyroidism. And if there are people using it, how are you using

> it...cooking, adding to meals, straight out the container?

>

> Also, if you are using it, have you been able to tell that it is

> helping you lose weight.

>

> Thanks!

>

>

>

>

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You use it like you would olive oil or corn oil to grease a pan, a

bread pan, etc....?

P

> whatever you do dont drink it *gag*... we have been trying too cook

with it

> in the fry pan... dont notice any difference

>

>

> Coconut Oil

>

>

> > Hi everyone, I am new to this board and have been reading about

the

> > benefits of Coconut Oil on Shoman's website. I am curious to

> > know if anyone out there is using coconut oil to help with their

> > hypothyroidism. And if there are people using it, how are you

using

> > it...cooking, adding to meals, straight out the container?

> >

> > Also, if you are using it, have you been able to tell that it is

> > helping you lose weight.

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> >

> >

> >

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star_gazer_htown wrote:

> Hi everyone, I am new to this board and have been reading about the

> benefits of Coconut Oil on Shoman's website. I am curious to

> know if anyone out there is using coconut oil to help with their

> hypothyroidism. ...

As I recall we had one positive testimonial about a month ago. The rest

of us have not seen any benefit. I have used about a teaspoonful in

breakfast for about a year for things that might otherwise enjoy the

flavor of butter. I have been told that is not enough to see an effect,

but I am reluctant to use more without evidence that it is both safe and

effective.

Chuck

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yup

Coconut Oil

> >

> >

> > > Hi everyone, I am new to this board and have been reading about

> the

> > > benefits of Coconut Oil on Shoman's website. I am curious to

> > > know if anyone out there is using coconut oil to help with their

> > > hypothyroidism. And if there are people using it, how are you

> using

> > > it...cooking, adding to meals, straight out the container?

> > >

> > > Also, if you are using it, have you been able to tell that it is

> > > helping you lose weight.

> > >

> > > Thanks!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

i tried drinking it but its very much like a male fluid.. same consistency

everything and just its umm yea not good to drink striaght

Coconut Oil

> >

> >

> > > Hi everyone, I am new to this board and have been reading about

> the

> > > benefits of Coconut Oil on Shoman's website. I am curious to

> > > know if anyone out there is using coconut oil to help with their

> > > hypothyroidism. And if there are people using it, how are you

> using

> > > it...cooking, adding to meals, straight out the container?

> > >

> > > Also, if you are using it, have you been able to tell that it is

> > > helping you lose weight.

> > >

> > > Thanks!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Kim, that's too funny!

I'm sure none of us needs any excess male fluid. But, thats another

subject....

So, is it the same as any other oil, when you cook with it?

Chriss.

[Guest guest]

seems to work exactly the same and not even taste coconutty too much at

all.. its not oil its like crisco.. ya know white and solid?

Re: Re: Coconut Oil

> Kim, that's too funny!

> I'm sure none of us needs any excess male fluid. But, thats another

> subject....

> So, is it the same as any other oil, when you cook with it?

>

> Chriss.

>

>

>

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OH THANK YOU KIM!!!! Now everytime I use mine I'll think of this,haaaaaaaaaaa!

Shirley in snowy Idaho

Re: Re: Coconut Oil

Kim, that's too funny!

I'm sure none of us needs any excess male fluid. But, thats another

subject....

So, is it the same as any other oil, when you cook with it?

Chriss.

[Guest guest]

lol

Re: Re: Coconut Oil

>

>

> Kim, that's too funny!

> I'm sure none of us needs any excess male fluid. But, thats another

> subject....

> So, is it the same as any other oil, when you cook with it?

>

> Chriss.

>

>

>

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>

> Has anyone else experienced this with GoL? Does tropical traditions

> have the same smell?

>

> Thanks for any insight

>

> Jo

Jo,

I've tried some others but just bucked up and went back to Tropical

Traditions because it has, to me, the best coconut taste for eating

off spoon and for frying with. I have noticed that if you get the

temperature too high - like if you are frying with it - it will not

smell as good as it does when it's at room temperature. That's the

sign to back the burner temp down.

HTH,

Sharon

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Hi Jeanne,

I'm so glad you signed up. A big welcome to you from us all (me,

especially).

I understand how taking coconut oil by the tablespoon straight can

seem unappetizing. I take it that way, but it must be liquified or

it does feel awful. When it's totally liquid I find my brand is

almost totally tasteless and goes down smooth. It's best to have it

in the middle of a meal so it has something to work on. But

drizzling it on everything like Sherry does is a good idea.

As for raw milk, it is much better than pasteurized, but it is not

recommended for candida because of its lactose sugar content. You

might be getting too much sugar from it, which feeds the candida.

" Olive leaf extract can kill invading fungus rather than just

inhibiting its growth. It contains a phenolic compound called

oleuropein, which has antiviral, anti-fungal, antiprotozoal, and

antibacterial properties. Take as directed on the product label. "

I have taken Olive leaf extract and find it is not as strong a taste

as Oregano Oil - goes down easier. If you're feeling bad you might

want to try just one drop to start and then gradually increase it.

It will kill candida.

After cutting out dairy (except butter) you might want to start on

probiotics next, before getting into anti-fungals too heavily.

I hope this helps Jeanne.

The best to you,

Bee

> Hello, I am new to the list and wanted to get some feedback on

> coconut oil and supplements. I am eating organic meat, eggs,

> vegetables,nuts, butter, olive oil, and cook with coconut oil. Also

> taking a variety of vitamins and liquid trace minerals. I do also

> use dairy but am going to switch to raw as I didn't realize it was

> such a big problem.

> Right now I feel like crap and am really fatigued. I have been

> eating this way now for 3 weeks and felt really good at first but

now

> feel fatigued like I haven't had enough sleep.

> I know about die off and am probably going through some of that

> still. My asthma is not bothering me and I feel better except for

> this fatigue.

>

> Someone suggested I start taking 3 Tablespoons of coconut oil a day

> to help me (either liquify and drink or just swallow it whole).

>

> Any advice you can give me on additional supplements etc. I have

> some olive leaf but am kind of afraid to take it as I feel so

crappy

> right now.

>

> Jeanne

> Minneapolis

>

> Thanks Bee for finding me!

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Bee,

You are a weatlh of information!!! It is great to be here.

Sherry

Bee <beeisbuzzing2003@...> wrote:

Hi Jeanne,

I'm so glad you signed up. A big welcome to you from us all (me,

especially).

I understand how taking coconut oil by the tablespoon straight can

seem unappetizing. I take it that way, but it must be liquified or

it does feel awful. When it's totally liquid I find my brand is

almost totally tasteless and goes down smooth. It's best to have it

in the middle of a meal so it has something to work on. But

drizzling it on everything like Sherry does is a good idea.

As for raw milk, it is much better than pasteurized, but it is not

recommended for candida because of its lactose sugar content. You

might be getting too much sugar from it, which feeds the candida.

" Olive leaf extract can kill invading fungus rather than just

inhibiting its growth. It contains a phenolic compound called

oleuropein, which has antiviral, anti-fungal, antiprotozoal, and

antibacterial properties. Take as directed on the product label. "

I have taken Olive leaf extract and find it is not as strong a taste

as Oregano Oil - goes down easier. If you're feeling bad you might

want to try just one drop to start and then gradually increase it.

It will kill candida.

After cutting out dairy (except butter) you might want to start on

probiotics next, before getting into anti-fungals too heavily.

I hope this helps Jeanne.

The best to you,

Bee

> Hello, I am new to the list and wanted to get some feedback on

> coconut oil and supplements. I am eating organic meat, eggs,

> vegetables,nuts, butter, olive oil, and cook with coconut oil. Also

> taking a variety of vitamins and liquid trace minerals. I do also

> use dairy but am going to switch to raw as I didn't realize it was

> such a big problem.

> Right now I feel like crap and am really fatigued. I have been

> eating this way now for 3 weeks and felt really good at first but

now

> feel fatigued like I haven't had enough sleep.

> I know about die off and am probably going through some of that

> still. My asthma is not bothering me and I feel better except for

> this fatigue.

>

> Someone suggested I start taking 3 Tablespoons of coconut oil a day

> to help me (either liquify and drink or just swallow it whole).

>

> Any advice you can give me on additional supplements etc. I have

> some olive leaf but am kind of afraid to take it as I feel so

crappy

> right now.

>

> Jeanne

> Minneapolis

>

> Thanks Bee for finding me!

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Dear Sherry,

And you are a dear to always acknowledge and validate me. Thanks for

being here Sherry. You're such a great group member.

The best as always my friend,

Bee

> > Hello, I am new to the list and wanted to get some feedback on

> > coconut oil and supplements. I am eating organic meat, eggs,

> > vegetables,nuts, butter, olive oil, and cook with coconut oil.

Also

> > taking a variety of vitamins and liquid trace minerals. I do

also

> > use dairy but am going to switch to raw as I didn't realize it

was

> > such a big problem.

> > Right now I feel like crap and am really fatigued. I have been

> > eating this way now for 3 weeks and felt really good at first but

> now

> > feel fatigued like I haven't had enough sleep.

> > I know about die off and am probably going through some of that

> > still. My asthma is not bothering me and I feel better except

for

> > this fatigue.

> >

> > Someone suggested I start taking 3 Tablespoons of coconut oil a

day

> > to help me (either liquify and drink or just swallow it whole).

> >

> > Any advice you can give me on additional supplements etc. I have

> > some olive leaf but am kind of afraid to take it as I feel so

> crappy

> > right now.

> >

> > Jeanne

> > Minneapolis

> >

> > Thanks Bee for finding me!

>

>

>

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Bee:

I have a question. I just received the Nystatin Powder and I am confused. This

is what it says on the bottle. Nystatin, USP (Foreign)(5586 IU/mg) 100 MU

On the side it says " Caution: May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed

through the skin " ... Then what are people supposed to use this for??? heh...

Should I just disregard the label and try it? The pharmacist said he suggests

just swishing it in my mouth and spitting it out.. I dont want to make myself

sick. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

.

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, Ok, I use the Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil so I can answer this

question - you have the expeller coconut oil which is great for frying foods,

veggies, meats, etc. That's what I use to cook with if I do not want a coconut

flavor. Virgin coconut oil will smell like coconut. Go the

www.coconut-info.com for more information. Irene From Irene,i would love to start with

coconut oil.actually i have some.but I've heard 2 things.1. if your coc. oil

smells like coconut, something is wrong. it wasn'tprocessed right.2. if your

coc. oil doesn't smell like coconut, something is wrong. itwasn't processed

right.i have some from tropical traditions and i can't smell any coconut.which

kind, 1 or 2, should i use and what brand?thanks.laura

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My VCO smells faintly of coconut....

I have been known to let a tbsp of it melt on my tongue..*S*

Marie

coconut oil

Irene,

i would love to start with coconut oil.

actually i have some.

but I've heard 2 things.

1. if your coc. oil smells like coconut, something is wrong. it wasn't

processed right.

2. if your coc. oil doesn't smell like coconut, something is wrong. it

wasn't processed right.

i have some from tropical traditions and i can't smell any coconut.

which kind, 1 or 2, should i use and what brand?

thanks.

laura

On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 12:39:48 -0400 (EDT) " Irene " <iclark@...>

writes:

Do some research on virgin coconut oil as a healthy fat. I now use only

coconut oil for cooking and olive oil for the cold dishes. It helped

bring my good cholesterol up to the good range. This is the first time

in my life that I've had a good reading on the HDL.

There are many ways you can add coconut oil to your diet. I use the

expeller pressed to cook with because I don't like the coconut flavor in

the pure virgin coconut oil. I also use the vco as a skin conditioner.

I couldn't live without my coconut oil.

Irene

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Irene,

If your coconut oil has NO coconut smell it is probably RBD coconut

oil. RBD is an abbreviation for REFINED-BLEACHED-DEODORIZED, and

coconut oil that is not fit for human consumption is often put

through this process to make it edible. However, perfectly good

coconut oil may be RBD'd because there is a market for odorless

coconut oil. If you bought RBD labeled oil and it has a coconut

smell then the product was not labeled properly. If you buy

unrefined/virgin cold-processed, or fermented, or low/no heat

centrifuged oil, it SHOULD have a good coconut odor if it is labeled

natural and not RBD.

regards,

Darrell

From Irene,i would love to start with

coconut oil.actually i have some.but I've heard 2 things.1. if your

coc. oil smells like coconut, something is wrong. it

wasn'tprocessed right.2. if your coc. oil doesn't smell like

coconut, something is wrong. itwasn't processed right.i have some

from tropical traditions and i can't smell any coconut.which kind, 1

or 2, should i use and what brand?thanks.laura

>

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From: " ph T. " <joe039@...>

> Is coconut Oil ok for you to take?

I believe so.

> Can you cook in it?

Absolutely, in fact you can safely cook w/it at higher temperatures

than you can w/any other oil (though I categorically don't believe in

high-temperature cooking).

> Appreciate any info on using it.

www.westonaprice.org

www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/mall/virgin_coconut_oil.asp

www.coconutoil-online.com

http://essentialoil.com/JamGold.html

www.tropicaltraditions.com

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Where can you find the cooking oil? What effect or help does it have for

cancer?

Boricua

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It is fine for cooking because it is so saturated - not much in the way of

double bonds to break or twist. It can be eaten raw also.

Loyd http://www.royalrife.com

[ ] Coconut Oil

Is coconut Oil ok for you to take?

Can you cook in it?

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I know it is not recomended on the Gerson diet. They claim that flax seed

oil is the only oil/fat that will not induce tumor growth.

However, I have also heard information that coconut oil is helpful with

certain types of cancer.

It is highly saturated, but somehow, does not have the artery clogging

properties tha other saturated oils do.

Dolores

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> Where can you find the cooking oil? What effect or help does it have for

cancer?

> Boricua

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From: " delrio " <delrio@...>

> I know it is not recomended on the Gerson diet. They claim that flax

seed

> oil is the only oil/fat that will not induce tumor growth.

That's true, but I've never heard this claim elsewhere. I imagine Dr.

Gerson's finding was based solely on his observation of patients on

Gerson therapy, but I don't believe it applies to non-Gerson patients.

Gerson therapy's a unique, synergistic therapy that involves creating

an unusual metabolic environment in the body, which probably does

require eliminating all fats except Omega 3.

(In non-Gerson patients) Omega 9 oils (e.g., olive oil) wasn't found

to promote cancer growth (Boik). Fish oil, GLA, and CLA are known to

inhibit cancer growth.

> coconut oil...is highly saturated, but somehow, does not have the

artery clogging

> properties tha other saturated oils do.

That's true that it doesn't have some of the potentially harmful (and

POTENTIALLY artery clogging) properties of other saturated oils, but

it's a myth that saturated fat per se necessarily clogs arteries (or

are otherwise harmful) (westonaprice.org; mercola.com). However, since

saturated fats (other than coconut oil) appear to promote cancer

growth (Boik), I would avoid them.

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Jo wrote:

> Ok, so I'm hooked on coconut oil candies! I thought

> I'd never find a way to consume my CO!

>

> So far, I'm not seeing any benefit. Quite the

> opposite in fact. I don't appear able to digest the

> fat very well, and it's making for unpleasantly smelly

> and messy trips to the toilet. I'm also quite bloated

> in the lower abdomen (interstingly, I am losing weight

> around my back/chest, but my belly is growing, which

> makes for an odd sight).

>

> Is there anything I can do to improve my digestion of

> the oil? Health aside, it's £££ down the pan for

> every drop of undigested oil!

>

> I often take pancreatin with my meal, and this helps

> fat digestion, however, I don't particularly want to

> eat the candies with my meal - I want them for

> snacking between lunch and dinner, and I shouldn't

> take more than 1 pancreatin per day.

>

> Or, am I just overdoing the oil?

Jo, how much oil are you taking? Coconut oil can have a detoxifying effect

on the body, which can cause some of the symptoms you mentioned. Bruce Fife

(Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil) recommends that you start with a small

amount and slowly increase until you are taking about 3 1/2 tbsp. per day.

~~ Jocelyne

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I always eat coconut oil with food. I cook with it and I also add it to

steamed vegetables. (It's really good!) 3 tablespoons/day was way too much

for me. Solid or liquid doesn't matter. ~Robin

>>>> I read that taking 3 tablespoons of coconut oil a day is best for

heatlh? Should the 3 tablespoons be taken on an empty stomach or

with a meal? Also now that winters approaching the coconut oil is

starting to solidify so when taking coconut oil is it 3 tablespoons

of the solid or 3 tablespoons of the liquid? >>>>

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On Wed, 27 Oct 2004, youngjaem wrote:

>

>

> I read that taking 3 tablespoons of coconut oil a day is best for

> heatlh? Should the 3 tablespoons be taken on an empty stomach or

> with a meal?

I don't think it matters. Sometimes I take it alone and sometimes in a

salad, buckwheat pancakes, etc. It still gets where it's supposed to go!

:-)

> Also now that winters approaching the coconut oil is

> starting to solidify so when taking coconut oil is it 3 tablespoons

> of the solid or 3 tablespoons of the liquid?

>

If you don't mind it being solid, you can eat it that way and it's going

to melt in your body anyway.

I discovered that the area above the pilot lights on my gas stove were

warm enough to keep the coconut oil in a small jar melted if I put the jar

on the stove right above the pilot light area. If you have an electric

stove, you'll have to figure something else out.

Zack