Because virgin coconut oil detoxifies the liver, Fife says, people adding it to their diet may experience symptoms of toxins being released—nausea, vomiting, salt extrusion from the skin and diarrhea. Preparing your body with an internal cleansing regime, such as psyllium seed husks, will ease the symptoms when you begin taking coconut oil, Fife says. If you plan to ingest it by the spoonful, begin by eating only a teaspoon a day, EarthClinic suggests, and increase up to two tablespoons per day as your body becomes less toxic. Because it is said to boost energy, eating coconut oil before bed may cause sleeplessness. As with any natural product, please consult with your health care provider before using coconut oil to treat any medical condition. Read more: ehow/about_5437124_effects-coconut-oil.html#ixzz32ZbWrPZC
Posted on: Fri, 23 May 2014 20:42:13 +0000