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Found a post by Kebod on oil pulling with Coconut Oil:

[I started oil pulling on Aug. 1 of 2006, hoping for better over-all health. After googling “oil pulling” and learning how it is done, I started using coconut oil and gently swishing 2 teaspoons through my mouth each morning on an empty stomach. Instantly, I noticed whiter teeth and a pinker tongue. The process is thought to remove toxins from the body, and I was curious as to what other health improvements I would notice. On day 21 of oil pulling, I realized my skin was 90-95% clear of all the little bumps.
Google “oil pulling” for more information. I hope some of you try this.
Kebod]

Oil pulling is great and worth a try. Make sure you do the Oil pulling on empty stomach.
The correct method:
In the morning before breakfast on an empty stomach you take one tablespoon in the mouth but do not swallow it. Move Oil Slowly in the mouth as rinsing or swishing do this for 10-15 minutes 20 minutes is better.
Do not swallow the oil.
Do not gargle.
Do it slowly.
Wash and disinfect the sing when finished.

In tropical climates throughout the world coconuts are just a way of life of thousands of people. For them it is known as “tree of life”. It is true that for centuries many people are using coconuts and coconut oil just to stay healthy and lean. Coconut oil diets have become even more popular when it was discovered that it helps a lot in losing weight, increasing their metabolism and even fighting disease.

As coconut oil does not turn to fat in our body, it is safe and beneficial to use. Another property is that it raises the metabolism due to which more fats are burn and more energy is produced inside our body. Coconut oil is beneficial also because it does not increase the cholesterol level, but it helps in decreasing the level.

Coconut oil also helps a lot in losing weight. Generally coconut oil is a MCT (Medium-Chain Triglyceride), while on the other hand vegetable oils and animal fats are LCT (Long-Chain Triglyceride). How the fat is metabolized, depends a lot on the length of the molecule and because of this reason coconut oil is easily metabolized than any other oil. In other words we can also say that MCT are broken down rapidly and it gets burn down by body mostly like carbohydrates for energy and LCT gets deposited in the body’s fat cells. MCTs are digested much quicker than any LCTs. So, sometimes it is given to AIDS patients also who have digesting problems.

We are taught that saturated fats are not good for health. But in real life, sometimes saturated fats are good for health. Many professionals give advice to eat diet high in carbohydrates and low in fat. But even then, many of us find that we still can’t lose weight and gain more energy. Apart from these, there are many other healthy benefits also. Coconut oil is next to mother milk, which is the highest source of medium chain fatty acids, which helps a lot in raising the body metabolism. In coconut oil, you will also find lauric acid, which is very much useful for the body’s immune system, which helps the body in fighting infections, bacteria and harmful virus. It also helps relieve the symptoms of menopause, and pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).

There are many other oils also, which are good organic expeller pressed oils such as olive and flaxseed oils. But there are some problems with these oils that they go through a dangerous chemical change with high heat.

There are many ways through which you can easily consume coconut oil. One of the best ways is to buy a coconut and crack it open and eat it raw. You can also grate it and cook with it. For making it smooth you can either add coconut water or meat. If fresh coconut are not available in your area then you can get unsweetened dried grated coconut from your health food store or online. But always try to get fresh coconut or its oil if you want a better result.

A healthy diet has become overshadowed by so many factors today. Do you still know what a healthy diet is? Well, through the years, poor choices and lack of nutritional information and awareness have caused a lot of havoc in the world. More people have now become obese or overweight that the numbers have become very alarming. There are so many factors that contribute to this disturbing reality. Though there are so many different factors, the problems still lie in the people. You have the choice to say no, especially in eating unhealthy foods.

Implementing a healthy weight loss program may seem hard from the start but this is definitely a key tool for achieving a healthier and longer life. Many people will tell you about key secrets to achieve good health but basically the only secret is to utilize a healthy eating plan along with physical activity that is performed daily. Many have used the option of using a diet. Though sometimes these diets can be so strict that you will have a hard time eating, many people have opted to use this option. Basically, the people who stick with a diet are the ones who can endure the system and can fight the urge to return to their negative habits. So, below, you will see the basics of how to put a healthy lifestyle plan together.

First of, you must realize that 5 food groups consist a healthy diet, these 5 are the ff: breads and cereals, dairy and meats/alternatives, fruits, and vegetables. The different food groups offer unique nutritional roles in your diet, thus it is critical that you eat foods with variety and consider each from the 5 major food groups daily. Eating from each of the 5 can bring positive effects to the body because the nutrients are well distributed.

It is best that you consume 2-3 servings of meat, 4-5 servings of whole grains, 7-10 servings of vegetables and fruits. Also, you must remember that oily and fatty foods should be prevented, or if not, be consumed with very minimal amount.

Having a healthy diet basically provides long-term benefits to the body. If you choose to instill a healthy diet for your body, then you must also be active in a daily basis. You must monitor your food intake and also exercise in a daily manner. This would only be effective if you decide to dedicate yourself in doing so. So always remember to eat with your health in mind.

Buy Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is useful in many ways such as weight loss, thyroid disease, medicine etc. But there is one more important use of coconut oil and that is for skin. Coconut oil is widely used for making various skin products such as moisturizer, skin cream, massage oil or body oil.

Our skin absorbs the coconut oil very easily because of its molecular structure and in returns it gives a smooth and soft texture. Coconut oil works as an ideal ointment for the relief of dry, rough and wrinkled skin. You will find that most of the available creams and lotions are mainly water. And because of this they are easily absorbed by our dry and wrinkled skin. Due to the entrance of water in our skin, our skin’s tissues get expand and the wrinkles fade away. But this is a temporary treatment. Because when the water evaporates away then again the dry and wrinkled skin returns.

We know that our skin is made up of tissues called connective tissues. It is because of these connective tissues only we have a smooth and elastic skin. During the young period our skin remains smooth and elastic because of the strong connective fibers. But when we become old then these fibers are repeatedly subjected to free-radical attack which breaks them down and due to which connective tissues get hardened and lose its suppleness and strength. And the skin loses the ability to hold itself together. Coconut oil helps in avoiding the connective tissues from getting hardened.

We often see that due to blow-drying, coloring, hard brushing, and too much water and sun exposure and sometimes due to bleaching, the outer cuticle of hair gets damaged. The damage can be split ends, coarse, brittle and dry hair, which breaks very easily. The most dangerous one is split ends which means the cuticle is worn away. And sometimes the inner portion, which is called cortex, gets exposed and frayed. You can stop these things just by using a coconut oil as a hair oil or conditioner.

There are many ways of using coconut oil as a hair oil or conditioner. But the best way is to use it just after a shower or bath, when the hair remains wet. This doesn’t mean that the hair should dripping wet. It can be slightly damp or semi wet. It is not necessary that the coconut oil should be in liquid state. If it is in solid state then also it will be effective. Generally coconut oil solidifies at less than 76 degree F. You will have to just spread it throughout the hair not only on the damaged portion. Due to its molecular structure it just penetrates inside the hair shaft.

Coconut oil also plays an important role in dandruff treatment. It helps you to get rid of dandruffs from your hair. Coconut hair oil works great because it is a moisturizer and anti-fungal too. Generally the medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) or medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) are found largely in coconut oil and these two things have antibacterial, antifungal and ant parasitic properties. Due to these properties, it helps in protecting and nourishing the hair.