Question 1

is it ok to use coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: It works to moisten hair & skin & has an antimicrobial effect.  After drinking coconut oil some people feel full &  hunger is suppressed.  But people who ingest a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil per day have a high incidence of nausea & vomiting. Coconut oil has the highest saturated fat content of all oils with more than 13 grams of fat per tbs.

Question 2

are there any good uses for coconut oil?

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Benefits of coconut: oil include hair care, skin care and cooking uses.

Question 3

how can i use coconut oil?..what are its benefits & problems?

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Many, but here's one: Coconut oil is high in saturated fat, which is extremely stable at high temperatures.  Frying or cooking with coconut oil is far superior to using traditional vegetable oils because it does not degrade to damaging free radicals.

Question 4

which cooking oil is better to use corn oil or coconut oil and why?

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: Canola or olive oil are preferred. Try to avoid lard and saturated fats and incorporate good fat sources. Examples nclude avocado and salmon.

Question 5

can i use virgin coconut oil for skin care?

Accepted Answer

As a moisturizer: but only if it doesn't cause your skin to break out.

Question 6

is it ok to use coconut oil as lube for sex ?

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Sexuality: We avoid advocating for any product here. But medicine would have no negative thing to say for this choice. The only caveat being if you use condoms that don't mix we'll with ths oil.

Question 7

is it possible for you to use coconut oil for celluitis?

Accepted Answer

What's the cause ?: Cellulitis is basically a visible inflammation (itis) of the skin and soft tissues (red, hot, swollen and tender) . It can be caused by many things including sunburn (radiation), trauma (sprained ankle) or poor vein circulation (stasis dermatitis). It need not be caused by bacteria.  If you have repeated episodes of this, get to a wound care or vascular specialist, the diagnoses you have is wrong.

Question 8

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 9

can i use coconut oil to take odor away for my pap exam?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Coconut oil is not used as a deodorant for pap exam. If there's a strong odor, your doctor may have you further worked up for bacterial vaginosis or something else depending on what is found in exam. Also, if you sweat a lot, the body odor in this area can be pronounced.So refrain from wearing tight jeans, panties or anything that doesn't allow for better ventilation.Do wear comfortable underwear.

Question 10

can you use coconut oil topically for an infected piercing?

Accepted Answer

No: While coconut oil can be soothing for inflamed skin, true infected piercing a will require a topical antibiotic and sometimes even a systemic antibiotic to heal.  Try something like neomycin or Bacitracin ointment (assuming you are not allergic).  If the problem continues, please see your doctor.

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