Refined Coconut Oil? Is anyone using coconut oil? How do you use it?

I've read on a label : Coconut oil is hazardous to health if consumed. Yet I've learned that it's considered to be healthy.





Your comments will be highly appreciatedRefined Coconut Oil? Is anyone using coconut oil? How do you use it?
I LOVE to use it on my hair. I learned about using on it hair from Indian women, who all have the shiniest, softest hair I've ever seen. In addition to helping your hair grow, as another mentioned, coconut oil has anti-bacterial and some anti-fungal properties, so it's great for keeping a healthy scalp.





It's good for winter time because it is so rich, but I use it year-round. I live in the tropics, so I don't usually have to heat it up, but heating it helps it soak into your hair better, not to mention softens it if you're someplace cooler than about 76 degrees fahrenheit.





Grocery stores that cater specifically to near or middle-easterners will be your best bet for getting the most at the best price, but I have seen decent deals at online indian grocery stores.





-If your hair is not densely curly like mine, the best way to do use it is to take a generous amount and massage your scalp, then comb through your hair. Once hair is saturated, let it sit for at least an hour or, ideally, overnight --put a shower cap over it so it desn't make a mess out of your sheets. After letting it sit, shampoo it out with a gentle shampoo. (You can shampoo twice if your hair is very fine or straight.)





-If your hair is curly, taking a few drops and working through your hair after you get out of the shower will help keep it shiny and manageable all day long. The curlier your hair, the more generous an amount you can use.





-I've heard that wetting a towel and heating it in the microwave will help the oil work its magic if you wrap it on your hair while the oil is sitting.





-If your hair gets very static-y, a couple of drops rubbed between the hands and on the hair will calm it down and make it shine.





-I also saw it recommended on the Today show that you can put a few drops in your conditioner to make it richer in the winter-time.





-If the smell is too strong, I suggest thinning it down with almond oil. To boost the anti-bacterial/fungal properties, try mixing some amla or neem oil in as well.





After just one or two treatments you should see a big boost in shine and softness.





Enjoy!Refined Coconut Oil? Is anyone using coconut oil? How do you use it?
get organic coconut oil, use at least 3 spoonsful a day.


coconut oil is good for every problem under the sun


it is also good for beauty, killing parasites, weight loss, skin, etc etc etc


i heard of a guy who ate a bowl of coconut everyday for 5 weeks and he got himself cured of HIV
Coconut oil is very good for hair but it has to kept warm other wise it solidfies at lower temperatures. Good for cooking as well as it is natural. Not as good as olive oil though
In small amounts it would be ok. However, we are talking about an oil that is solid at room temperature. That means that its loaded in LDL and VLDL. That is what the label is referring to. So if you are predisposed to high Lipid values, (cholesterol, LDL, VLDL, Triglycerides) or have a lipid metabolism problem, I would steer clear of that stuff.
I use the REFINED coconut oil in my massage practice -- it's wonderful. I'm a professional and go through it pretty fast. It has an excellent glide, but enough drag for deep tissue work. It does NOT stain the linens! It doesn't have enough flavor for fun cooking in my opinion.





I keep the VIRGIN coconut oil in the kitchen -- it tastes great and cooks well. Great on popcorn, in Thai soups, on toast or crackers. It has too much odor for massage, for most of my clients.





As a (former) scientist (Ph.D. biophysics), I have not found the evidence against it compelling -- it's at least as safe as butter or margerine -- in my opinion.