Question 1

is coconut oil a good natural alternative to help cure yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

No: Yeast infections require antifungal treatment and bacterial vaginosis is usually treated with metronidazole.  Coconut oil will not cure either.

Question 2

does coconut oil thin blood

Accepted Answer

No.: Can't say that it does.

Question 3

will coconut oil heal my scars?

Accepted Answer

Scar Healing: A scar forms when there is  healing of an injury to the tissues.  Remember that with almost all wounds, healing continues for months and months as we change the stress on the tissues.  A scar forms as a result and may have many different appearances and colors.  Any dark coloration may fade over time but the tissues never are the same and so some scarring will always be there.

Question 4

is coconut oil good for weightloss?

Accepted Answer

Losing weight: The best way to keep weight (w) off is by behavior modification (b). People who lose w without b have more than a 90% chance of gaining back their lost w in 1 year. Find out what causes you to overeat and see if you can engage in activities to avoid doing so. If you can if you can do this you can not only lose w, you will be successful in keeping it off long term. Coconut oil needs b to work.

Question 5

is coconut oil safe for anal lubricant?

Accepted Answer

??: No data to support either way.

Question 6

does coconut oil help shorten the flu?

Accepted Answer

No: Coconut oil, nor any other part of the coconut, does not help shorten the flu. The flu, usually means the seasonal flu, which is influenza.

Question 7

is coconut oil good for cystine stones ?

Accepted Answer

No: No, but it probably makes a good pina colada.

Question 8

does 100% pure coconut oil clog your pores?

Accepted Answer

Clog pores: Coconut oil does cover pores: for some skins this is a good thing as it's mild, natural antibiotic properties kills surface bacteria which can lead to acne/scar tissue; it can also suffocate skin or Meibomian Gland mites (ie, when used at night) which live in oil pores and lead to scar tissue. Still good to wash off completely after use. Eyedoc2020.blogspot.com for more info

Question 9

is it safe to use coconut oil as a lubricant?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Not a problem. If you use it make sure is in small amounts and wash well after intercourse.

Question 10

coconut oil vs. amlactin for keratosis pelaris?

Accepted Answer

Lactic Acid: Amlactin contains 12% Lactic Acid and is much more therapeutic for keratosis pilaris compared to coconut oil.

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