[NotGolfer]

I asked my rheumatologist about this and was told it's great for inflammation and she said to go ahead and use it. She also recommended coconut water (found at your local grocery stores). Back to the coconut oil...it's great for cooking too. Put a tsp on your cooked veggies while heating and it will give a great flavor...or on your morning oatmeal b/4 you cook it.

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by blueash

Snopes has a nice review of the status of the information in the report on CBN. It is available at snopes.com: Coconut Oil As a Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease
In summary there is no medical reference to support the claim. The claim is made by a person who is sellling a book to promote the claim. The author has a personal interest in the subject as her spouse has dementia which means she is personally invested in hoping the treatment works. While none of that means that there is no reason to refuse to try it, as with many nutritional miracle cures, take it with a large spoonful of skepticism.

I personally get an okay feeling from the Snopes article, especially the last paragraph. As I said, I put it on the forum as an informational piece. (okay, I'll be the little ray of sunshine - someone else can be the dark cloud) There was no scientific reference to support the claim that the earth was roundish, but our hero Chris Columbus didn't stay home!

Xavier

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by Xavier

I'm putting this out there for informational purposes. I received this link about two weeks ago and found it profound enough to pass it on to family and friends. We know so many people who are in one form of dementia or another, including my father, who has been afflicted for at least 16 years. I've heard back from a few of those that I sent this to and they have indicated that they had been familiar with the values of coconut oil and are in some kind of regiment with it.

Today I heard back from a friend whose husband is in full-blown Alzheimer's. She said that she started using the coconut oil two weeks ago and has noticed at least one of the newer behaviors completely reverse itself. She's not expecting miracles, he's beyond that point, I'm sure. She does see improvements and will continue using it.

I hope you find it interesting and just maybe of value. Here's the link: CLICK HERE

Xavier

Xavier, thank you very much for this post.

[CFrance]

At the end of it all, it's calories in/calories out. How much food do I have to give up to equal three tablespoons of coconut oil a day? It's a fat. Three tablespoons of fat is a lot to add to your diet, even if it's healthy fat.

[lanabanana73]

I have been buying this to mix in my dogs' food for several months. It smells amazing! I guess I'll start ingesting some myself.

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Organic-Coconut-Ounce/dp/B003B3OOPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332984574&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: Nature's Way Organic Coconut Oil, 16 Ounce: Health & Personal Care[/ame]

[MLBellis]

I have been using it for My Mom & I...I do see a difference in her memory. It makes my food tasty. I have been rubbing it on my skin also. I think it works, I found it at winn dixi for about $5 where every where esle is more. I put the jar in a warm place and it is not solid anymore. Works great for many uses!!

[Billyg]

What is oil pulling?

Originally Posted by lightworker888

FWIW After much research, I started using coconut oil (organic) exclusively for cooking and olive oil (first press, cold pressed) for salads over 10 years ago. The myth about coconut oil comes from studies that were based on hydrogenated coconut oil, and all hydrogenated oils are bad.

The coconut oil takes longer to heat up and therefore stays "intact" while cooking, whereas the olive oil "burns" easily and therefore is altered in the cooking process. I think that you may have been confused palm oil with coconut, and palm oil is to be avoided. If you look up the benefits of coconut oil, you will be surprised how healthy it is for you. I even do my eggs in it if I am frying them.

The only other oil I keep on hand is roasted sesame oil for steaming fish, chinese style with ginger. And I do oil pulling daily with plain sesame oil to keep myself as healthy as I can and free of pathogens - an ayurvedic practice that really works! Google it, if you want. It is really easy and something anyone can do to help themselves get healthier and stay healthier.

LW888

[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by CFrance

At the end of it all, it's calories in/calories out. How much food do I have to give up to equal three tablespoons of coconut oil a day? It's a fat. Three tablespoons of fat is a lot to add to your diet, even if it's healthy fat.

...COCONUT OIL.................126 Calories per Tablespoon.
........(Extra Virgin Cold Pressed)

...Peanut Butter...................95 Calories per Tablespoon.
...RED WINE.......................127 Calories per 5 Ounces.
...Regular Beer....................150 Calories per 12 Ounces.
...Whole Almonds................165 Calories per 1 Ounce.
...Plain Bagel......................200 Calories per Bagel (medium)
...Coca-Cola........................160 Calories per 12 Ounces.
...Jelly Beans.......................105 Calories per 1 Ounce.
...Froot Loops Cereal.............100 Calories per 1 Ounce.

..............

[NotGolfer]

The doc I see says that one "teaspoon" per day is more than enough! Just saying.....

[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by MLBellis

I have been using it for My Mom & I...I do see a difference in her memory. It makes my food tasty. I have been rubbing it on my skin also. I think it works, I found it at winn dixi for about $5 where every where esle is more. I put the jar in a warm place and it is not solid anymore. Works great for many uses!!

.. IF it is EXTRA Virgin (the first Press)..and COLD PRESSED (never Heated)...and ORGANIC...plus...
.......not hydrogenated...not bleached and not refined...and the container is a FULL POUND......that IS a Deal.

....be heading to Winn-Dixie next time......to see if it is THE REAL STUFF.

....

[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

The doc I see says that one "teaspoon" per day is more than enough! Just saying.....

...more than likely one "teaspoon" daily is enough....

........The purveyor of the product would LIKE us to use 3 TABLESPOONS per day.

I use ONE TEAspoon ......3 times per day.......after One Month.....I can now go into the garage and usually KNOW why the heck I'm out there.....
...or it could be the placebo effect.....or maybe even the note pad I now carry with me. Who knows! ?

Since there are 3 teaspoons in 1 Tablespoon that is only 42 Calories per teaspoon. (or 126 calories per day)

[lightworker888]

Originally Posted by Billyg

What is oil pulling?

In response to billyg's question, here is a link to an oil pulling site which has answers to most questions anyone would have. It is easy to do and is great for oral health as well as general body health. Hope this helps.

Oil Pulling, Wonderful Therapy, An Ancient Ayurvedic natural remedies for Great Health


LW888

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by mrfixit

...more than likely one "teaspoon" daily is enough....

........The purveyor of the product would LIKE us to use 3 TABLESPOONS per day.

I use ONE TEAspoon ......3 times per day.......after One Month.....I can now go into the garage and usually KNOW why the heck I'm out there.....
...or it could be the placebo effect.....or maybe even the note pad I now carry with me. Who knows! ?

Since there are 3 teaspoons in 1 Tablespoon that is only 42 Calories per teaspoon. (or 126 calories per day)

... an early morning chuckle, Thanks.

Xavier

[batman911]

Coconut oil is good for you and palm oil is bad. I believe coconuts come from coconut palms so how does that compute?

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by batman911

Coconut oil is good for you and palm oil is bad. I believe coconuts come from coconut palms so how does that compute?

Use Google Search, you'll see for yourself.

Xavier