Virgin Unrefined Coconut Oil Hair Treatment

If you want long hair, virgin coconut oil is essential for your regimen. Virgin coconut oil has been used for many years by the women of India, who are known for their long, strong, thick hair. They tend to soak the hair from root to tip in coconut oil and leave it for several hours before washing the hair. They usually do this once a week.

There is no need to heat up the coconut oil. In clinical studies, coconut oil has been shown to penetrate the hair shaft with no heat (unlike many other oils). Just warm it up in your hand to room temperature and then put it on your hair. I've been using coconut oil for many months now, and here are some of the benefits I have had:

Stronger Hair

Virgin coconut oil has helped my hair hold onto precious protein. It's proven to prevent protein loss, which strengthens hair. I know this because when my hair gets too much protein, the ends get a little frizzy. Sometimes if I use coconut oil too many days in a row, the ends will become frizzy. At this point, I know it's time to balance it out by moisturizing. This is not a problem. This is actually good because you know your hair is getting the much needed protein.

Thicker Hair

Another great benefit I've had from coconut oil is thicker hair. When I comb my hair, less hair sheds out. My scalp is holding onto hair that it would normally shed, therefore making my hair instantly thicker. Another way coconut oil is making my hair thicker is by causing new hair growth. When you apply coconut oil to your scalp, it helps to clean the scalp and regulate the growth. It causes new "baby hairs" to start growing which I have experienced.

Hair Growth Rate

As far as overall hair growth goes, I'm in the process of measuring to give you exact numbers of growth.

Which coconut oil should I buy?

Don't purchase any coconut oil that is on the hair care isles in the stores. This is not real coconut oil and it won't give any of the above benefits. You have to look for coconut oil in the cooking oils section of the stores. If your local store doesn't have any food grade virgin coconut oil, you may need to order online to get it. You can get a nice sized jar for around $6 to $7 that will probably last more than a year, depending on how long your hair is. It's worth the money in my opinion.

Make sure the coconut oil you buy is Virgin or Extra Virgin, Unrefined, Expellar Pressed or Cold Pressed. These key words indicate that your coconut oil will be pure, organic, with no additives. Make sure the coconut oil is safe for cooking or hair care, because if you can eat it, it's pure enough to put in your hair and see results.

Coconut Oil and Hair Growth

Coconut oil is great for weight loss, but it's also great for hair growth. It conditions the hair better than most oils. This is because coconut oil is one of the very few oils that can actually soak into the hair shaft, penetrate, and get to work nourishing and repairing your hair. Other oils just sit on top of the hair not really doing too much.

The deep conditioning that coconut oil does for the hair will help your hair grow longer. Coconut oil helps prevent breakage and can even help repair damage that has been done. You can't use just any type of coconut oil though. You need to use unrefined coconut oil.

You will find this coconut oil under the name of Virgin Coconut Oil. That is the type of oil you want to use for your hair. To get the best results, replace your normal cooking oil with this oil and use it topically. If you ingest coconut oil and use it on your hair, you will see more benefits faster.

You will want to treat your hair with coconut oil at least once a week. Coconut oil is pretty solid at room temperature, so you may need to scoop some out and heat it up for a few a seconds before applying it to the hair.

If you have damaged ends, you may want to concentrate it at the ends in order to repair some of the damage and deep condition the area. If you have dandruff, also apply the coconut oil to your roots. You will see your dandruff go away if you continue to treat your roots with coconut oil.

Eating coconut oil is fine also. Many people have even gone on the coconut oil diet which helps with weight loss. All you have to do is replace your normal cooking oil (usually vegetable oil) with coconut oil. Begin cooking your favorite foods in coconut oil and you will see a difference in your skin, nails, hair, and weight.

Coconut Oil To Lose Weight

Coconut oil is oil taken from the meat of coconuts. It helps people lose weight, as long as you consume the kind that is virgin coconut oil. Here is how:

Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids. These fatty acids have a lot of benefits for the body. The lauric acid contained in coconut oil is the main benefit-providing fatty acid. Some people think coconut oil isn't good for you because it has saturated fat.

Coconut oil does have saturated fat, but it's medium chain saturated fatty acids which actually help you to burn fat on your body. They are treated differently in the body than saturated fat. It does not contribute to heart problems. Many Islanders' diets contain mostly coconuts and they are some of the most healthy people with little heart problems.

Coconut oil very easy for the body to digest. The fatty acids in coconut oil are readily utilized by the body. The body tends to use this energy almost immediately. You may feel a burst of energy shortly after ingesting coconut oil.

Coconut oil also takes stress off of the pancreas. This increases your metabolism because now the pancreas is able to freely do it's job. Your metabolism will increase and you will burn more calories.

Coconut oil contains digestive enzymes. These enzymes help further break down the food you eat. It promotes weight loss.

Coconut oil will help with appetite suppression. I have experienced this when I took Swanson Vitamin's Coconut Oil soft gels. I am the type of person who loves sweet foods like cake and chocolate. Coconut oil made these foods taste different to me. It took less sweets for me to feel satiated. Coconut oil can help people who are addicted to sweets.

Coconut oil has shown in studies to help people with burning fat and reducing fat storage. There are two ways you can consume coconut oil for weight loss. Either switch from your current cooking oil to coconut oil or use coconut oil supplements.

Swanson Vitamin's Coconut Oil Review

I purchased Swanson Vitamin's Coconut Oil and I have just finished the whole bottle. I wanted to write about my thoughts on the coconut oil and what it did for me, etc.

The bottle says to take one to two soft gels per day. I chose to take one per day. Some people have complained that they are hard to swallow. Yes the soft gels are big, but also they are soft and smooth so they go down easily. They are easy to swallow for me.

Coconut oil is known for what it does to your hair, skin, and nails. It helps hair to grow, skin to glow, and nails to strengthen and lengthen. I did notice I had to cut my fingernails and toenails more often. I'm sure it made a difference in my skin, but to be honest I can't tell much. I don't have acne so I didn't use it for that purpose.

Yes it does help your hair to grow. You know those little fine hairs all over your body? The ones you normally can't see but you know they are there. Well, coconut oil made those more noticeable. That is something I didn't particularly like, but it's proof that the coconut oil does what it claims to do. As for the hair on my head, I'm sure it's more soft and longer but my hair was already soft and long so it's hard to tell.

As far as weight loss goes, I did lose weight. I can't say it's all because of the coconut oil, but coconut oil definitely had something to do with it. I noticed more energy when I took coconut oil. It helped me "get up" in the morning.

All in all, I can tell it's a fine quality coconut oil because I saw the great effects that you should expect from coconut oil such as hair growth, nail growth, and energy, etc.

I didn't experience any side effects with this coconut oil. Obviously I'm not like you, so you may not have the same experience. The price is great. It's only $3 for one bottle. Each soft gel has 1,000 mg of coconut oil in it. There are 60 soft gels in the bottle. If you choose to take two per day, this bottle will last you one month. If you choose to take one per day, this bottle will last you 2 months.

I would purchase this coconut oil again. I didn't repurchase but that's only because I am trying out some other herbs at this time and I don't want to spend my whole day swallowing pills. So yes I will repurchase at some point, but not at the moment.

Swanson Vitamin's Coconut Oil would be great for anyone who needs to improve the quality of their skin or nails. Also especially great for anyone who wants their hair to grow faster or look more healthy and shiny. It's also great for those who need to feel more energy.

Another great thing about coconut oil is it's anti-aging effects. Obviously I didn't take it long enough to see effects. Even if I did take it long enough, I'm pretty young so I wouldn't see any effects. But, it could be really helpful for someone who wants to turn back the clock a little.

Swanson's coconut oil was a great value and a good buy.

Coconut Oil Reviews

You have read the weight loss benefits of coconut oil. Now it's time to hear about people who have added coconut oil to their diets and had results to share. Here are some coconut oil reviews and testimonials:

In this review of coconut capsules, one woman says that among other things she has noticed a lot of extra energy. Another woman says it helps her workout longer. One man says he noticed his stomach has less fat. One woman says it helps to control her appetite.

In this forum, one person said their weight loss had leveled off but then they began to use coconut oil and they started to see weight loss again. One man does a fine job of explaining how those who are against coconut oil are wrong because they base their information on a false study that was done four decades ago.

In this forum post, there are a few skeptics, but towards the bottom you see one person who said it flattened their stomach and a girl said she lost 3-4 lbs in a week.

Last but not least, I use coconut oil every day. I use it as a supplement. I don't cook with it. I have lost weight, but then again I love herbs so it's not the only supplement I use. I know it really helps with weight loss though and that is why I use it. It does have saturated fat, but this is a medium chain fat which does NOT get stored. Have you ever heard about good fats and bad fats? Coconut oil contains good fat and good fat helps you get rid of your fat.

There are many more stories I could posts about studies done and people talking about their success, but I think you get the idea now.

Coconut Oil Side Effects

There is mixed information out there about coconut oil. Coconut oil is really good for you. If you aren't sure, read this article about a doctor who uses coconut oil to get his patients to come out of comas. It only takes him 30 minutes to 12 hours usually.

There are claims that coconut oil actually causes weight gain. That's a lie. The saturated fat in coconut oil is actually MCTs, which we don't get enough of in our diet. The Islanders of Trobriand almost only eat coconut and coconut oil. A whopping 80% of their calories come from coconuts. There are low levels of heart disease, stroke, and obesity.

Most people who use recommended doses of coconut oil will not see any side effects. You have to work your way up. If you start off using too much coconut oil, you may experience:

• upset stomach
• nausea
• vomiting

Start out small and then increase if you feel like you need to. Coconut oil is safe to use if you are pregnant and nursing as long as you don't use too much as I have explained.

Coconut Oil Weight Loss Benefits

Did you know coconut oil may help you reach your weight loss goals? Coconut oil is a pretty impressive supplement and it has many weight loss benefits. Here are the weight loss benefits of coconut oil:

• Appetite suppression
• Boosts metabolism
• Increases energy
• Improves thyroid functioning
• Improves digestion

Coconut oil increases your metabolism because it relieves stress on the pancreas. Since coconut oil regulates blood sugar, it decreases your appetite. That will make you less prone to snacking and binges. Coconut oil is able to increase your energy during the day. Coconut oil also improves the functioning of your thyroid, which can lead to weight loss.

Coconut oil is one of the great herbal supplements for weight loss. It's very healthy for you. Not only does it help you lose weight, but it does so many other things for your body. I wouldn't be without this amazing supplement.