coconut oil in hair... please read... 10 points best answer.?

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people have told me that putting coconut oil in your hair will make it grow. i do it once a week as a hot oil massage, and wash it out after about an hour. in many cultures they use coconut oil in their hair, what are the other benifits (or is there ANY at all??) and what would be a better oil to use in my hair if coconut oil is not as good for my hair as i think. i like how coconut oil makes my hair feel, and i can buy a big jar for not a whole lot of money and it lasts a while. please answer. 10 points best answer

Answer
http://healthimpactnews.com/2011/80-uses-for-coconut-oil/

i eat and shower with the stuff daily.. grow? it stops my extremely oil hair from going oily it stops my hair from falling out my nails look whiter! my 12+ years of acne on my back is gone my ibs is gone my ringworm is gone my gums wont bleed if I add it to floss and it cured me of my mono virus in 2 weeks!
its the Holy grail of health! :) really! I can even play my tetris game faster when I eat it + I got to level 20 and that never happened before the oil!

the website shows the 80 health benefits of this oil.. I think their may be more but its a good start.

http://www.coconut-oil-central.com/ here is another site on the health benifits

http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/ and that is another..

so check out the links :) fastest way to be health in my book!

and its true I feel like im back from the dead!

What are the benefits of coconut oil and virgin coconut oil? ?

kelly

Hi! I'm Racquel. BSE student.These are some of the information in my research.

Read the facts below to discover why the Coconut Oil is now referred
to as the "Healthiest Oil in the World" because of its unique health-
giving properties. Studies demonstrate that of all fats and oils,
coconut oil is not only nutritious, but has the most health benefits.



FACT No.1: Coconut oil is the best and richest natural source of the
immune-boosting lauric acid among all the vegetable oils.



Among the vegetable oils traded in the world, coconut oil is
the best and richest natural source of lauric acid which makes up
about 50 percent of its healthy fat content. All other vegetable oils
are completely deficient in this. Lauric Acid, an important component
of breast milkis also the primary saturated fatty acid found in
coconut oil.



Lauric Acid is the most important essential fatty acid in
building and maintaining the body's immune system and has a powerful
antimicrobial effect that can kill a wide variety of infectious
organisms. Among the saturated fatty acids, lauric acid has the
maximum anti-viral activity.



Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid (MCFA), which has
the additional beneficial function of being formed into monolaurin
in the body. Monolaurin is the anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-
protozoal monogllyceride used by humans or animals to destroy lipid
coated viruses, such as HIV, herpes, influenza and pathogenic
bacteria.



FACT No.2: Coconut oil is rich in plant-based, healthy type of good
saturated fats which is very different from the animal-based
saturated fats. Coconut oil has no cholesterol.



Coconut oil is rich in plant-based, healthy type of
saturated fats. It is 92 percent highly saturatedfat. Not all
saturated fats are created equal. Just like polyunsaturated fats
which are sub classified into omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9, saturated
fats are also sub-classified into short chain, medium chain and long
chain. The dramatic differnce is with the fatty acid composition and
is fully documented by years of scientific research. In contrast with
animal fats (long chain fatty acids-LCFA) which contain cholesterol,
coconut oil, which is from the plant-based source has no cholesterol.
The fatty acids of coconut oil (medium chain fatty acids-MCFA) are
easily assimilated - they are not stored in tha body like animal
fats.



There are good fats and bad fats. Our diet needs to include
the good tyoe of fats such as the saturated fats from coconut oil as
they play an important role in our body chemistry. Sixty percent
(60%) to eighty percent (80%) of our brain tissue and our nervous
system are made of very rich complex of fats. we can live without the
bad fats from red meat or animals, but good fats, such as the fats
from plant-based coconut oil and fats from fishes like salmon and
sardines are essentilaal for good health. We dont necessarily need a
low fat diet. we need a good fat diet.



Goods saturated fats, such as from the plant-based coconuts,
enhance the immune system. The fats around the heart muscle is
highly saturated. The heart draws on this reserve of fat ion times of
stress. Saturated fats also protect the liver from toxic effect of
alcohol and drugs. Fifty percent (50%) of cell membranes also
constitue saturated fatty acids. It gives our cells necessary
firmness and integrity. Saturated fats also play a vital role in the
health of bones. At least 50 percent of dietary fats need to be
saturated for calcium to be effectively incorporated in the skeletal
structure.



FACT No.3: Coconut oil is composed predominantly of the health-
boosting Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFA).



Coconut Oil is unique. It is unlike most other dietary
oils. The secret behind coconut oil is that it is composed
predominantly of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA's) or Medium chain
triglycerides (MCT). It is the MCFA's which give it its remarkable
nutritional and medicinal properties. Coconut oil has the most or
largest concentration of MCFA's (64%) compared with the other oils
and fats.



The majority of the fats in our diet, whether they are
saturated or unsaturated comes from the plant or animal, are composed
of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA's). Soybean oil, corn oil,canola oil,
olive oil lard, and chicen fat as well as most all other fats and
oils in our diet, are composed entirely of LCFA's. Some 98 to 100
percent of the fat you eat each day consists of LCFA's. Long chain
fats take longer to digest and will tend to to be stored as stubborn
fat you can't get rid of . The medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA's) from
coconut ol have completely different effect on us than do the long -
chain fatty acids that are more commonly found in our food.

Answer
Coconut oil is the best oil to cook with, even better than olive oil, because the fatty acids don't turn to trans fat when heated.

It also contains Caprylic Acid which is great for killing candida, the pesky yeast that causes yeast infections and thrush.

I know a few people that have lost weight using coconut oil, the medium chain fats can speed up your metabolism. Which is why it is recommended for hypothyroidism.

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Please tell me if you have any knowledge on health benefits of following foods?

geekgirl

Hemp seed oil, coconut oil, virgin olive oil, barley grass, wheat grass, wild rachi

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Hemp seed oil comprises 35% of the total seed weight. This oil has the lowest amount of saturated fatty acids at 8%, and the highest amount of the polyunsaturated essential fatty acids at 80%, total oil volume.

Coconut oil is truly the healthiest oil you can consume. It is rich in lauric acid, which is known for being antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal, and contains no trans fat (even olive oil has some trans fat). You can even use it on your skin to help prevent wrinkles.

Olive oil is a natural juice which preserves the taste, aroma, vitamins and properties of the olive fruit. Olive oil is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is - freshly pressed from the fruit.

The beneficial health effects of olive oil are due to both its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of antioxidative substances. Studies have shown that olive oil offers protection against heart disease by controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels. (1-3) No other naturally produced oil has as large an amount of monounsaturated as olive oil -mainly oleic acid.

Olive oil is very well tolerated by the stomach. In fact, olive oil's protective function has a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis. Olive oil activates the secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones much more naturally than prescribed drugs. Consequently, it lowers the incidence of gallstone formation.

Olive oil and heart disease
Studies have shown that people who consumed 25 milliliters (mL) - about 2 tablespoons - of virgin olive oil daily for 1 week showed less oxidation of LDL cholesterol and higher levels of antioxidant compounds, particularly phenols, in the blood.
Olive oil and colon cancer
Spanish researchers suggest that including olive oil in your diet may also offer benefits in terms of colon cancer prevention (5). Their study results showed that rats fed diet supplemented with olive oil had a lower risk of colon cancer than those fed safflower oil-supplemented diets. In fact, the rats that received olive oil had colon cancer rates almost as low as those fed fish oil, which several studies have already linked to a reduction in colon cancer risk.

Barley Grass is high in calcium, iron, all the essential amino acids, vitamin C, the flavonoids, vitamin B-12, and many minerals, plus enzymes. Barley Grass is good for stomach and duodenum disorders, and for pancreatitis, and is an ideal anti-inflammatory substance. Astounding amounts of vitamins and minerals are found in green Barley leaves. The leaves have an ability to absorb nutrients from the soil. When Barley leaves are 12-14 inches high, they contain many vitamins, minerals, and proteins necessary for the human diet, plus chlorophyll. These are easily assimilated throughout the digestive tract, giving our bodies instant access to vital nutrients. These include potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, beta carotene, B1, B2, B6, C, folic acid, and pantothenic acid. Indeed, green Barley juice contains 11 times the calcium in cows' milk, nearly 5 times the iron in spinach, 7 times the vitamin C in oranges, and 80 mg of vitamin B12 per hundred grams.

Barley also contains a -glucan, a fiber also found in oat bran and reported to reduce cholesterol levels. The root contains the alkaloid "hordenine" which stimulates peripheral blood circulation and has been used as a bronchodilator for bronchitis. Barley bran, like wheat bran may be effective in protecting against the risk of cancer.

Wheat grass juice is an excellent source of chlorophyll. Wheat grass juice is also high in iron, oxygen, and enzymes and is one of the richest sources of vitamins A, B, and C.

Studies of wheatgrass by Dr. Chiu Nan Lai of the University of Texas System Cancer Center showed it to be a potent inhibitor of several carcinogens. Applying low levels of the extract to mutagens diminished activity in them by up to 99%.

More research has examined the healing properties of chlorophyll in general and seems to be related to the fact that the chlorophyll molecule is nearly identical to that of hemoglobin, whose single atom of iron replaces one atom of magnesium.

Distinguished medical specialists have reported hundreds of cases in which chlorophyll has cured deep infections, stimulated healing, removed necrotic debris from open wounds, and accelerated connective tissue and epidermal proliferation.

Wild Rachi is a form of Barley. The rachis is the main axis of the inflorescence, or spike, of wheat and other cereals, to which the spikelets are attached.

Hope this helps!

When doing a coconut oil treatment, do you wash it out with shampoo or conditioner?

Angie

:)

Answer
Shampoo, it's a NEVER ENDING chore.

I'll let YA POSTERS respond about hair mask: "i have naturally black hair but i hate it so i dye it brown + blonde highlights .. and bcuz of that it got really super dry .. i use olive oil and bunch of different oils every week ( as a hair mask ) , and they do help but not that much."
"Avocado masks are made to make soft and shiny. I made one and put some jojoba oil in it and it made my hair feel really dry after I washed it out, even before I rinsed it my hair felt like straw and it was soft before I did the avocado mask."

And one from bad hot oil treatment:
"I used a store bought hot oil treatment a week ago and the results I had were horrible. From the minute I rinsed it out I could tell my hair was in worse shape. It turned out dry, brittle, and very tangled. What can I do to fix the effects of the got oil treatment?"

And one with seriously damaged hair:
My hair is ridiculously damaged, mostly due to the fact that I've been coloring it or bleaching it for several years now. A few years ago, my hair was so badly damaged after a color reconstruction that it all broke off to about 4". Since then, it's gotten longer, and I've taken it back to the closest color to my natural one that I can get it, but it is still so broken that I don't know what else to do. I've done hair treatments, hair masks, used several different deep conditioners, moroccan oil, and I only straighten it once a week- if that. Nothing seems to be working, and I just want healthy hair again.

And yet another example:
Okay, so yesterday afternoon, I put some hot oil on my hair, to wash out in the evening. But I forgot and I went to bed with it still in. I woke up and my scalp felt really itchy in an intense and painful way. I went to have a shower, and when I stepped under it, putting my head under the water. It hurt so much. It was like my scalp was burning. I thought it would just go away, so I put shampoo on my hair. It even hurt when I touched my head. I put my head under the shower again, and it hurt even more. I din't even bother putting the conditioner in, because it hurt so much. I don't know why it's like this???

"You find people oiling hair every single day, the hair sweats and it doesnât get washed. What do you think happens? It goes limp and becomes thin because it is not breathing,â Shamillah Mohammed, a hairstylist at SUQA, says.

Best advice from Hollywood's well known hairstylist in the 80's once said: "Keep foods in your mouth and hair products on your hair."

As you can see, oil (no matter which you use) does very LITTLE BENEFITS to the hair. You get 100% more benefits, if you take good care of your hair. Heat & chemicals are hair's worst enemies.
Washing less often, builds the natural oil your hair needs, to get them smoother, shinier, silkier, softer. Man-made products are just temporary, until you wash them again, and at the same time washing off the natural oil your hair NEEDS. Hair products just absorb on your hair if they're dry, like a sponge.

Hair products are NOT made of glue to fix, prevent, reverse hair from getting damaged, or hair loss, or make them grow . . . . they are a trillion dollar business. They also do NOT give money back guarantee for damaged hair or hair loss caused by heat & chemicals - hair's worst enemies.

If you've straightened your hair in the past, it may grow slowly or none at all.
Google: "Foods for Healthy Hair" http://www.foodforhealthyhair.com/ http://sg.news.yahoo.com/food-for-health⦠- or 10 Best Foods for Your Hair.
http://www.channelstv.com/home/2012/07/0â¦
NO MATTER which link you picked, they all suggest the same foods. Your hair may be the fastest-growing tissue in the body but, unlike the skin, it cannot repair itself. That is why getting the right balance of vitamins and proteins is imperative. Don't expect to look like you've stepped out of a hair commercial the day after you've changed your diet. It is likely to take at least three months before you actually see tangible results. Hair is dead, but hair also has electrical energy; the negative charge of damaged hair can lead to flyways and unruly hair.

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