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Unhealthy Ways to Use Coconut Oil
Medically Reviewed Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Unhealthy Ways to Use Coconut Oil

Don’t get us wrong; we think coconut oil has its uses. However, using the product properly, in moderation and not treating it as an outright replacement for important elements of your diet and hygiene regime is still important to reap the benefits. Here are 7 not-so-healthy ways to use coconut oil!

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Oil Pulling and What it Can Do For You
By Catherine Roberts Your Health

Oil Pulling and What it Can Do For You

As the natural health and wellness movement rolls on full steam ahead, many people are looking for alternatives to traditional methods of personal care. There is a lot of controversy around the ingredients and effectiveness of commercial toothpaste and as people are starting to understand the impacts of ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate, hydrated silica, […]

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Ways to Naturally Boost Thyroid Function
Medically Reviewed Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Ways to Naturally Boost Thyroid Function

Your thyroid gland is relatively small and fits into your throat area, but it has an enormous effect on your entire body. It is often overlooked as a cause of common health problems, as well as unexplained weight gain or weight loss. The gland is also very important to how our body creates energy and […]

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Natural Antibiotic, Bacterial-Fighting Foods
By ActiveBeat Author Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Natural Antibiotic, Bacterial-Fighting Foods

The news wires have been abuzz with disturbing reports concerning a newly discovered gene, called MCR-1, which reportedly makes normal bacteria resistant to the most powerful antibiotics on the market. Up until now, colistin has only used as a last-ditch antibiotic when all other bacteria-eradicating drugs fail. However, reports from the Toronto Star and the British medical journal, The Lancet, MCR-1 detected in bacteria […]

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Uses For Coconut Oil In The Kitchen
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Uses For Coconut Oil In The Kitchen

It can be used to make homemade lotion bars that smooth out dry, wrinkled skin; to produce deodorant that keeps us smelling fresh throughout the day. But there’s more to coconut oil than that. It’s also great in the kitchen (surprise, surprise) and can help you keep your family away from less healthy alternatives. So, what exactly can you substitute coconut oil for?

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