Question 1

can organic coconut oil have any side effects mixed with any medications? thanks

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil: When used with moderation and with the same amounts found in food, it is unlikely to have side effects or interactions. However, it is high in saturated fat and can increase cholesterol levels and so if you are taking anti-cholesterol medications you may want to discuss it with your physician

Question 2

can coconut oil reduce cholesterol or have other good effects?

Accepted Answer

No: Coconut oil will not reduce cholesterol levels.

Question 3

does coconut oil pulling help? and what does it help?and what are side effects?

Accepted Answer

YES TO OIL PULLING: Oil pulling, also known as "kavala" or "gundusha," is an ancient Ayurvedic dental technique that involves swishing a tablespoon of oil (coconut preferred) in your mouth on an empty stomach for around 20 minutes. Since our office went "holistic friendly", the patients who have tried it love it. Their mouths feel cleaner, teeth look whiter. If its a gimmick its not hurting anyone but the gaggers.

Question 4

will applying coconut oil on penis for masturbation cause any ill effects ?

Accepted Answer

No: Coconut oil is not only safe to rub on our skin but is widely used to improve skin health. It will not cause any ill effects.
See https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/oils/coconut-oil-for-skin.html

Question 5

how do fatty foods (like cream or coconut oil) impact the cognitive effects of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Caffeine does not improve cognition and fats do not impair it.

Question 6

what are the side effects of using a needless syringe to inject coconut oil into the urethra?

Accepted Answer

Self injection ureth: The most common one would be infection, then trauma and injury. Thirdly would have to be any effects related to the product that is being injected.

Question 7

coconut oil for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Not much help: Not much help but no harm either.

Question 8

is coconut oil good for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil: I think it works well.  Coco butter and aloe vera are also good.  If you have blisters, however, it is a second degree burn. In that case you need to see a physician.

Question 9

could coconut oil help with psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: Coconut oil works well as a skin moisturizer.  It relieves dryness and associated itching. It contains lauric acid which is antimicrobial.  However, there are no scientic studies that support it as a cure for psoriasis.

Question 10

will coconut oil cure herpes in 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Can almost guarantee that if you use coconut oil for two weeks that your herpes will heal up and it will take 14 days without coconut oil.  This will not be likely to do anything.

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