Hair loss treatment - how eggs could be used on your scalp to prevent alopecia
HAIR LOSS is a normal condition that affects many people in the UK - but it can be upsetting. You could treat alopecia, or lower your chances of losing your hair, by simply using a mixture of eggs and coconut oil as a moisturiser for your scalp at home to stimulate hair growth, it's been claimed. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Eczema treatment - the £1.50 oil to protect against dry skin at home
ECZEMA could be treated by using creams, moisturisers or emollients. But you could also get rid of the dry skin condition at home during the coronavirus lockdown by using this natural oil. Coconut oil may help to relieve the itchy and sore signs of eczema. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Len Fagan, Coconut Teaszer rock impresario, dies of COVID-19 complications at 72
Onetime musician Len Fagan booked Sunset Strip nightclub Coconut Teaszer and provided bands like Guns N' Roses and Green Day some of their earliest L.A. gigs. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - May 6, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randall Roberts Source Type: news

Sunburn help: Should you have a hot or cold shower for sunburn? Does coconut oil help?
SUNBURN may become more common now the UK is seeing sunnier weather. So if you have sunburn, should you have a hot or cold shower to ease the pain? And does coconut oil help? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Life is Sweet
The author is journalist and communications specialist; veteran of Al Jazeera English, BBC and CNN International.By Veronica PedrosaMar 16 2020 (IPS-Partners) First of all, I wish everyone reading this good health. Second of all, I wish for everyone to get informed – I mean properly informed from the many reliable sources out there. These areextraordinary times and every one of us needs to find a way to getthrough them the best way we can for ourselves, our families andour communities. COVID-19 has governments around the world asking us tofundamentally change the way we live: working from home ifpossible, restricti...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - March 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Veronica Pedrosa Tags: Health Source Type: news

Does coconut oil help scars heal?
  More than a cooking ingredient, coconut oil has moisturizing properties that can work wonders for your skin. Some people use coconut oil regularly to hydrate their dry skin, while others have found it works especially well for reducing, even if not typically eliminating, the appearance of scarring. Here’s your quick guide to using coconut oil for scar treatment: Coconut oil may help reduce the appearance of scarring. The potential healing properties Coconut oil provides a thick, hydrating layer on the skin as it heals. Such moisturizing may help with early scar treatment, especially when the damaged skin i...
Source: Advanced Tissue - March 11, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound healing Source Type: news

Jan 24 2020 This Week in Cardiology Jan 24 2020 This Week in Cardiology
Executive physicals, coconut fat, leadless pacemakers, coils, and independent nurse practitioners and physician assistants are the topics discussed by Dr. John Mandrola in this week ’ s podcast.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - January 24, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

Blue Innovation in the Commonwealth
By Patricia ScotlandJan 23 2020 (IPS) With 95 per cent of the ocean still unexplored by humans, we are only just beginning to understand its profound influence on life on earth, including its effect on global climate and ecosystems. As we do so, more and more countries are exploring the immense potential of the ‘blue economy’ to build wealth, create jobs and improve lives, and how this can be done in ways which protect ocean health and promote sustainability. The value of ocean assets (including natural capital) is conservatively estimated at US$24 trillion, and the worldwide ocean economy is worth around US$2.5 trill...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - January 23, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Patricia Scotland Tags: Biodiversity Climate Change Development & Aid Economy & Trade Environment Featured Global Green Economy Headlines Health Labour Natural Resources TerraViva United Nations Trade & Investment Source Type: news

Coconut Oil Consumption Linked to Increased LDL Coconut Oil Consumption Linked to Increased LDL
The high saturated fat content of coconut oil could be driving adverse cholesterol changes, authors of a new review of published studies suggest.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - January 20, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Eleven dead, 300 treated after drinking coconut wine in Philippines
At least 11 people have been killed and more than 300 treated in hospital after drinking coconut wine in the Philippines, including some who were celebrating at a Christmas party, health and local authorities said on Monday. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Coconut water: Healthy drink or marketing scam?
(Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist)
Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist - December 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ghana: Coconut Water - May Be Useful for Blood Transfusions, Crushes Kidney Stones, Cardioprotective & Fight Cancer
[Ghanaian Times] Coconut water is a popular beverage now in Ghana with huge economic potential. It is dubbed "Mother Nature's sports drink,"according to a WebMed article authored by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD. Its Low in calories, naturally free of fat and cholesterol, more potassium than four bananas, and super hydrating -- these are just a few of the many benefits ascribed to Ghana's latest health craze: coconut water. No doubt there is a proposal for coconut sellers to wear special uniforms and also contribute to S (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news

Is this the ultimate hangover cure? Scientists claim drinking coconut water, pear and lime helps
The foods facilitate the breakdown of alcohol by boosting the activity of two enzymes. This, scientists at the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai claim, could help the body to overcome a hangover. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why coconut oil might not deserve the 'health halo' it's been given
It's regularly touted as a "superfood" or a "healthy fat" and is found in health food stores across the country. But coconut oil is made up almost entirely of saturated fat. Marketplace looks at how the product came to be seen as an attractive alternative for cooking, baking — and even in coffee. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

Medical News Today: What are the best ways to eat coconut oil?
People can eat coconut oil in many different ways, including as a cooking oil, as an alternative to butter in baking, and in smoothies. Learn about how to use it, and how much to use, here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news