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Posted 11/19/2015 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
Just came across this...thought some would find this interesting...

www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151118125325.htm

"A coconut oil-rich diet reduced C. albicans in the gut compared to a beef tallow-or soybean oil-rich diet. Coconut oil alone, or the combination of coconut oil and beef tallow, reduced the amount of C. albicans in the gut by more than 90% compared to a beef tallow-rich diet."
Posted 11/19/2015 2:05 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, interesting.

Well, I've been taking a spoonful most days....I think I will take a Tbsp now - every day.

Lots of positives with coconut oil.
Posted 11/19/2015 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for sharing this!

Coconut oil has been part of my daily diet for over 5 years - well before Lyme. Its health benefits are numerous and I was thrilled to learn it can help against Candida.

I've been taking Monolaurin (active ingredient in coconut oil) since the early part of this year and I think it's also helping.
Posted 11/19/2015 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
I love coconut oil. Hubby did not like the coconut taste on his scrambled eggs at first, but now he is used to it. My favorite is using it as a body lotion. Great for taking off eye make-up too.
Posted 11/19/2015 9:14 AM (GMT 0)
it is not only anti candida but anti-borrelia too. read here
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3519273

i eat lots of it, daily, also coconut butter. they have given me my gut back...
Posted 11/19/2015 10:34 AM (GMT 0)
If you look at the chemical structure of coconut oil, it looks very similar to lipopolysaccaride (LPS) which is the structure our immune system detects on pathogens and starts inflammation. It is also very similar to the chemical structure of our synovial linings which are constantly being infiltrated by pathogens. It is plausible that coconut oil causes a competitive advantage and decreases pathogenic adhesion into our cellular membranes.

I still think coconut oil has something to do with phosphotidylcholine production which many of us have issues with.
Posted 11/19/2015 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
I was using coconut oil all the time when I first got diagnosed. It was like lotions, soaps and all kinds of foods became my enemy. One day out of the blue I ate a TBSP of coconut oil (just like I had always done) and within 5mins of ingesting it my pulse quickly elevated and felt like I was going to have a major panic attack. I associated it with being "allergic" to it. Has anybody else experienced this with coconut oil or any other foods for that matter? I have blood IgE testing for immediate reaction to a number of foods including coconut and it said it was negative. Has anybody every possible herxed from coconut oil?
Posted 11/19/2015 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
I herxed when I first started Monolaurin and, based upon the posts I've read on here, my experience was quite common.

Since Monolaurin is effective against all kinds of viruses and Candida as well as Lyme and Bart, it makes sense that people dealing with any/all of those things will herx on it.

It's a logical deduction that a person could herx from coconut oil since Monolaurin is the active ingredient in it.
Posted 11/19/2015 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
Excuse the silliness of this question but I need to know. When you "eat" a Tbsp of coconut oil how exactly do you do it? Do you melt it and put it in a drink or put a Tbsp of it in your mouth, let it melt and then swallow it?? In my pre~disease infected brain days the answer may have been obvious to me but not so much these days. Lol!! Thanks in advance for any clarification.
Posted 11/19/2015 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
"One day out of the blue I ate a TBSP of coconut oil (just like I had always done) and within 5mins of ingesting it my pulse quickly elevated and felt like I was going to have a major panic attack. I associated it with being "allergic" to it. Has anybody else experienced this with coconut oil or any other foods for that matter? I have blood IgE testing for immediate reaction to a number of foods including coconut and it said it was negative. Has anybody every possible herxed from coconut oil?"

That is definitely a herx. Coconut oil is an anti-fungal, therefore causes dieoff.
http://www.yeastconnection.com/archive/fighting_ask_may05.html


Personally, I get die off reactions if I eat too much coconut oil. It makes me nauseous.

"Do you melt it and put it in a drink or put a Tbsp of it in your mouth, let it melt and then swallow it?? "

Put it in your mouth and let it melt.

Posted 11/19/2015 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
My LLMD said to put a teaspoon of coconut oil in coffee or tea. The oil will melt in the hot beverage. I told her that I don't drink coffee or tea. She said to try a teaspoon of oil in hot water. I only tried this once. Maybe I should try more often after reading all of the previous posts! :)

I also do "oil pulling " with coconut oil.
Posted 11/20/2015 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
Little Bear, do you put the oil gel in your mouth and let it melt? Is our body temperature enough to melt it? I bought some but am hesitant to use it due to the taste and the idea that I have to heat it up first. I figured the liquid version has some additive to keep it liquid.

Thanks, Kim
Posted 11/20/2015 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Kim!-

I bought -organic coconut extra virgin (cold - pressed) oil.

It is a solid form(although can turn to liquid if stored in warm place).

I got it from my grocery store. It says that you can substitute it for butter in cooking and baking. It also says that it makes a good moisturizer. (I have been "basting" myself with the oil after shower). LOL! If you use as a body moisturizer-a little goes a long way! Don't put too much on, or else you'll get a little greasy! :)

For "oil pulling " : I scrape out a heaping teaspoon full and put in mouth. It will be almost like trying to chew on butter. Start chewing on the oil until it turns into a liquid. Once it's a liquid form then you can start to swish and pull through your teeth. I do this for 20 minutes (I have read some people only do it for 5-10 minutes. Be careful, start out slowly, I have read of people herxing on this!

Make sure to spit the oil out into the garbage. Don't spit in sink, this can clog the plumbing! Rinse your mouth out with water, and brush your teeth (I use toothpaste).

As for just eating a plain teaspoon of the oil; I haven't tried yet.

Did I answer your question? I hope so?

Post Edited (Little Bear (LB)) : 11/20/2015 6:53:37 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/20/2015 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Pixie Dust~U can mix it in a shake (& pretend it's piña colada!).
Posted 11/20/2015 3:45 AM (GMT 0)
I have smoothies for lunch every day and always put coconut oil in them. One of my favs includes this mix of frozen tropical fruit that I get from BJ's (wholesale club). It tastes like a pina colada :)

And, coconut oil melts at 76 degrees. I use it instead of butter for sauteing....and making scrambled eggs. It's good in coffee and would probably taste great in hot chocolate lol

I, too, like to use it as a moisturizer and it's great for removing eye makeup.

My grandchildren get it put on their butts to help prevent diaper rash :) I find it very soothing when I get poison ivy.
Posted 11/20/2015 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
It irritates my throat too much, so I can't take it straight. I need to get tested to see if I'm allergic to it since I do use it for cooking and in recipes sometimes. I'd like to be able to take it every day.
Posted 11/21/2015 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Kim!-

Sorry!,I just looked at my previous post. I ment to put a question mark behind "I hope so " at the end of my post. I Edited my post to change it! I hope you didn't take it the wrong way of me being snotty! Sometimes my little bear brain malfunctions! ;)
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