[Health Impact News] A study was published in India recently comparing the effectiveness of “oil pulling” versus chlorhexidine mouthwash in preventing bad breath and the organisms that cause it. It was a small sample size for a study, but oil pulling was more effective than the chlorhexidine mouthwash when measuring marginal gingival index, plaque index, and […]
by Brian Shilhavy
Coconut Oil Hair Treatment
In India, a whole coconut oil industry has survived in recent years among the anti-saturated fat/coconut oil propaganda almost entirely for one application: the conditioning of hair. This is the number one reason why people in India buy coconut oil today, to condition and nurture their hair.
Studies in India have […]
by Brian Shilhavy
For the past 20 years I have been affected by a chronic illness which creates a susceptibility to opportunistic imbalances like candida. It’s been 5 years that I have really been struggling with this (though the imbalance was established long before that). I read that taking Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil (TTVCO) could help with […]
by Brian Shilhavy
Health Impact News
We hear story after story of people reading about the health benefits of coconut oil, and even wanting to incorporate it into their diet, but then they consult with their doctor who tells them negative things about coconut oil. Are doctors really educated about coconut oil?
I recently came across an […]
by Brian Shilhavy
Digestive Health and Weight Gain
When we are eating healthy whole foods with the absence of highly refined carbohydrates, weight gain should not be a problem. However, many people who have switched over to healthy diets, and have even limited their carbohydrate intake, still have problems losing weight. One reason is because many […]
Coconut oil works better than sport enhancement drugs!
by Raul Lora-Zamorano
[Health Impact News] Catherine and I were married on May 1st, 1988. Prior to our marriage, Catherine was a senior manager in the administrative area of a major retail chain with some 800 stores. I had the responsibility of calling on her direct superior. While she was always a head turner, what really drew […]
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bigpondnews.com
Oxford University researchers have discovered that coconut oil may help people with Alzheimer’s regain their memory.
Researchers say coconut oil contains unique fats known as ketones, which are thought to nourish the brain.
The results are only temporary, but researchers say the short term effects for dementia patients are astounding.
Dr Peter Clifton, a nutritional scientist, […]
by Brian Shilhavy
Coconut oil has been around for thousands of years in the tropics where coconut palm trees grow. Recently, coconut oil has seen a resurgence in popularity in the U.S. and consumers are beginning to look at buying coconut oil again. So what kind of coconut oil offers the most benefits?
Coconut oils can […]
The Intelligencer Journal
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When it comes to cooking Dr. Ann Lee of Health for Life Clinic Inc. in Lancaster might turn to coconut oil for its healthy properties.
But the naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist says coconut oil can be used for so many other things outside the kitchen.
“People might think of coconut oil as being […]
Health Impact News Editor Comments: I spoke with Joseph Jauregui about the joy he and his brothers and sisters have after seeing their father change when he started to use coconut oil in his diet. Joe reported to me that while his father still has a ways to go to be like his former […]
