[missprissy82]

nevermind my comment. I found my answer after reading the thread a little more. xoxo

[dolphin_gal]

You know, I read about this a few decades ago. Of course at that time I was a LOT younger and still in the "invinceable" and "indestructable" stage - lol. Wish I had started with it then, but hey, it's never too late to start. Anything that's been raved about for that long must have something to it.

[Leony]

Originally Posted by dolphin_gal

You know, I read about this a few decades ago. Of course at that time I was a LOT younger and still in the "invinceable" and "indestructable" stage - lol. Wish I had started with it then, but hey, it's never too late to start. Anything that's been raved about for that long must have something to it.

Welcome to Makeuptalk dolphin_gal

[sunnysugar99]

Hi
Welcome here dolphin_gal

I am like you I heard many things about Apple Cider Vinegar for years thought it would not hurt to use it on my face.
I love mixing ACV and pouring it as a rinse over my hair after shampooing.

[dolphin_gal]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes, gals! I've been a member for about a month, but between vacationing, reading and learning and reading and learning more from this site, I've just now got around to coming out of the woodwork and posting. I'm still going through the overwhelmed stage when all the info out there makes me feel like I'm back in college Chem classes - lol - sooooo many things to try, so many conflicting studies, so many new acronyms. But I'm starting to get them sorted out (I think - lol).

Kathy

[cardboardboxed]

Originally Posted by sunnysugar99

I do not know if any of you know this. But eating or drinking afew tablespoons of Virgin Coconut oil a day, will make you lose weight it speeds up the T3 in your own Thyroid and helps you to lose weight. Make sure you get a good Brand of Virgin Coconut oil though.

How does that work? Coconut oil is mostly saturated fat...

[sunnysugar99]

Virgin Coconut Oil is a food, and is one of the best cooking oils you can use. It has been a staple cooking oil for thousands of years in tropical climates. As a cooking oil, its chemical structure is kept in tact and therefore is resistant to mutations of fatty acid chains even when used in higher cooking temperatures, unlike most vegetable oils. Research shows that the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil boosts the body's metabolism, raises body temperatures, and helps provide greater energy which can lead to weight loss.
Virgin Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a nutrient that supports the body's immune system. Lauric acid is also found in human mother's milk. Dr. Mary Enig suggests the average adult include about 3.5 tablespoons of coconut oil per day in their diet.

[sunnysugar99]

Naturally you are Correct! I knew I liked you the minute you said you liked my vanilla bean recipe. We have much in common.... and yes Coconut oil is great for anyone especially those that suffer a sluggish thyroid. I do, I am hypo after having my thyroid removed after having grave's disease in 1997.
Coconut oil has lauric acid and it is good for everyone.
I love to read; and it is a great way to learn. I found out we are never to old to learn more and more.

Naturally thank you I appreciate your opinion also. I was going to put Dr. Mercola site up . I was just reading his newsletter.

[sunnysugar99]

Tropical Traditions my favorite I love the creamy coconut it is great mixed with peanut butter. You know what else is good is Coconut oil on cottage cheese and pineapple. aw and yes cooking with it is great!

Did someone say thyroid........aw you poor dear without your thyroid since you were just a babe really, must have been tough on you. You look great. I tryed Armour , it is the best more natural and sadly enough I developed a allergies to it, strange huh? We are much alike really I read your background that you wrote and boy can I see right through your eyes.



You have any good recipes with Coconut oil you want to share?
HUGS TO YOU

[rocknrollgoddes]

thanks for all the wonderful information posted on ACV...i have been organic for years and a raw foodist for about 6 months and i can tell you that taking acv every day does add to your glow--though i never thought to put it on my face=-

question--if you use the acv as a toner, but also use something like an alpha-beta peel (md skincare) would you forego the ACV that day? i have oily sensitive skin that is prone to redness...dont want to stress it..

also on the coconut oil--it works for some for weightloss, not all--i take 1tbs a day, anymore and i gain weight--you have to really watch it and decide how it works for your body--i take it for all its OTHER wonderful healing properties..

[cardboardboxed]

Originally Posted by Naturally

ahhhh ..You beat me to it Sunny! Thank you. You want more info on it's benefits ..go to this site here! There used to be a nasty myth that Coconut oil was bad for you ..yes a saturated fat! That's not sure ..and there are studies out there to support that fact. Just like Avocados are fat ..they are MONOUNSATURATED (the good fats).

I'm still too scared to ingest it! I'd rather eat avocados, even though those are really fatty too and I only eat them rarely because they're so fatty (though, like you said, monounsaturated). I don't know, saturated fat is just typically so terrible for you! I thnk I'll stick to my diet of mostly unprocessed foods, whole grains, low fat, lots of fruits/veggies, no/little dairy and no meat (I'm a vegetarian (for animal rights reasons) and a health nut (for fear of being fat reasons, I guess...) to lose/maintain weight instead of drinking coconut oil...

[cardboardboxed]

Originally Posted by Naturally

There isn't any harm drinking a tablespoon in water with some honey for sweeteners. I've known MANY that were "health nuts" that did this. It's actually good for acid reflux and digestive purposes. It's not going to tear your stomach apart. Hopefully you are not going totally LOW fat ..there are FATS that are good for you ..essential to our bodies.

I know. I eat lower fat that I should, but usualy it's just habit not because im trying. When you eat mostly veggies and fruit, it's hard to inject lots of fat. Maybe I'll look into he coconut thing, if I don't like drinking it at least I'll have something that'll smell good! Would it be good as a body moisturizer? Seems like it should.

[cardboardboxed]

Originally Posted by Naturally

Well ..the thought of drinking would turn most off ..I know I don't drink it. Use it as a spread on toast, melt it over veggies if you lightly steam them (and yes you can do that even if you eat raw ..to 180 degrees I think is the temp where it's still considered raw). The good stuff does smell awesome ..like the beach (tanning products because they have coconut oil in them often ..or the fragrance), but there are some BAD ones out there that do not smell at all (YUCK).

Yes you can use it as a body moisturizer. The Tropical Traditions website really goes into detail of all the uses for it ..and they are a pretty good (reputable) company also.

Oh god no I don't do the raw diet. I love cooked food! I'll try some of those suggestions and check out that site. THanks!

[dolphin_gal]

I bought ACV today and used it as a toner a little while ago ... I still smell like a giant boiled and just-dyed Easter egg - ROFL - but it isn't too bad and at least the smell is slowly subsiding. While I don't think my skin "looks" any better, it sure does "feel" a lot smoother! And this was my first time - can't wait to see what a few more applications will do. I bought yeast but forgot to buy molasses to make the mask, but I'm really excited about trying that tomorrow night. I bought a few other things too, like brown sugar and yogurt to try a few more home-grown recipes. This site is so cool! Thanks to all who post their DIY's on different treatments.

Kathy (still smelling like an Easter egg, but feeling so smooth)

[Razzledazzle]

hmmm thanks for the post
i will buy some and test it out.