"Wouldn't you like to be a Prepper, too?"

Today's "Be a Prepper" questions....

1) What will you do for drinking water if no potable water was available? (City water supply is poisoned, power outage makes treatment impossible.)

2) How would you heat your water if there was no electricity available? (No electricity means no grocery stores or gas stations.)

3) Where would you go in a Bug-out situation? (A flood, tornado, toxic spill, wildfire, roaming gangs and squatters could cause you to leave home... got gas? How about Bug-out bags for 3 days minimum?)

4) When it comes to Prepping, have you copied your important papers and sent them to a loved one far away? Has anyone sent THEIRS to YOU? (Life can be frustrating enough without having to fight with insurance companies, etc. after losing everything and, possibly, everyone).

Talk about these possible scenarios with your loved ones. FEMA says 93% of us aren't ready for ANYTHING that might disrupt our routines, expecting the government and churches to be there for them. Be not deceived!

Don't be scared... be PREPARED! 

Let me know if I can be of any help!

Every blessing,

Michael Tummillo

WHAT'S A BUG-OUT BAG?

Do you have a Big-Out Bag in each vehicle? 
You really should!

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If not, it's time.

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Are you a Prepper? If so, ARMAGARDEN is for you! 

You may have researched the idea of 'growing your own' already and may need little convincing of the importance and the advantages of growing your own food.

I'm no expert myself. My wife and I have only been gardening one season and lost most of what we planted didn't make it (we knew going in, this was a drill). But we agree with the concept. We loved working together in the dirt and learning new things. We even joined the local Organic Gardening Club and attend each monthly meeting.

I will be gathering and sharing articles and tidbits on this Prepper-style gardening so, if you would like to be included in these gardening revelations and successes for such a time as this - and share your own - eMail me at miketummillo@me.com and type "GROW" in your Subject Bar. Your expressed interest will determine whether or not we do this so, please reply!

Looking forward to "growing" with you!

Every blessing,
Michael Tummillo

Here are 52 shocking questions you should 

answer if you are NOT ALREADY PREPPING 

for the future!

#1 Why are sales of physical silver coins breaking all sorts of all-time records?  The U.S. Mint is on pace to sell more silver eagles during the first month of 2013 than it did during the entire year of 2007.

#2 Why has Germany announced that it will be moving gold from New York and Paris to its own vaults back home?  Is this a sign of a breakdown in trust among global central banks?

#3 Why is China systematically hoarding gold?

#4 Why have billionaires such as George Soros and John Paulson been hoarding massive amounts of gold?

#5 Why are billionaires buying up so much ranch land up in Montana?

#6 Why is Russia warning that we are rapidly approaching a global "currency war"?

#7 Why has Barack Obama chosen this moment to launch an all-out attack on the Second Amendment?

#8 Why does Barack Obama want doctors to ask their patients questions about firearms?

#9 Why is there an incredibly severe nationwide ammunition shortage all of a sudden?

#10 Why has a bill been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that "would ban Internet or mail order ammunition purchases"?

#11 Why are gun control advocates such as Piers Morgan pushing for us to become more like the UK when the UK actually has a much higher violent crime rate than we do?

#12 Why was a Forbes article that made a connection between the use of psychiatric drugs and the mass shootings that we have seen in recent years almost immediately taken down from the Internet?

#13 Why does the federal government want to start putting "black boxes" in all new motor vehicles?

#14 Why are some U.S. states now using computers to predict "future crimes"?

#15 Why are "black-clad federal SWAT teams" raiding farms and ranches all over the United States?

#16 Why are we all being trained  to spy on one another?

#17 Why are highly advanced facial recognition cameras being put up all over the United States?

#18 Why have police departments all over America begun to deploy unmanned surveillance drones in the skies over our cities?

#19 Why are schools all over America beginning to require students to carry IDs with RFID microchips in them wherever they go?

#20 Why are more Americans not outraged that nearly 400 TSA employees have been fired for stealing from travelers since 2003?

#21 Why are Americans not more outraged that TSA goons are manhandling the private areas of our women and our children in the name of "national security"?

#22 Why is an elderly survivor of the Nazi occupation of Austria, Kitty Werthmann, warning that America is heading down the exact same path that she experienced?

#23 If the economy is in good shape, then why are more than one out of every four U.S. workers with a 401(k) raiding those funds in order to pay current expenses?

#24 Why does the Federal Reserve continue to insist that the economy is "improving" when it obviously is not?

#25 Why can so few Americans explain how money is created in the United States?

#26 Why has the U.S. dollar declined in value by well over 95 percent since the Federal Reserve was created?

#27 Why is the U.S. national debt more than 5000 times larger than it was when the Federal Reserve was created?

#28 Why isn't the mainstream media in the U.S. discussing the fact that the U.S. dollar is in danger of  losing its status as the primary reserve currency of the world?

#29 Why don't more Americans know about the quadrillion dollar derivatives bubble?

#30 Why did the U.S. national debt grow during the first four years of the Obama administration by about as much as it did from the time that George Washington took office to the time that George W. Bush took office?

#31 Why is the middle class in America bringing home a smaller share of the overall income pie than has ever been recorded before?

#32 If the U.S. economy is producing a healthy number of good jobs, then why are we spending nearly a trillion dollars a year on welfare?

#33 If the U.S. economy is not collapsing, then why has the number of Americans on food stamps grown from 17 million in the year 2000 to more than 47 million today?

#34 If America is still an economic powerhouse, then why have we lost more than 56,000 manufacturing facilities since 2001?

#35 Why are we losing half a million jobs to China every single year?

#36 Why were one out of every ten homes sold in the state of California last year purchased by Chinese citizens?

#37 Why has the percentage of men with jobs in the United States fallen so dramatically?  Back in 1950, more than 80 percent of all men in the United States had jobs.  Today, less than 65 percent of all men in the United States have jobs.

#38 Why are so many Americans poor today?  According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 146 million Americans are either "poor" or "low income".  Why is this happening?

#39 Why does the U.S. government have a website that teaches immigrants how to sign up for welfare programs once they arrive in the United States?

#40 Why has the number of gang members living in the United States risen by an astounding 40 percent just since 2009?

#41 Why does approximately one out of every three children in the United States live in a home without a father?  Can such a society prosper in the long run?

#42 Why are our supermarkets being flooded with genetically-modified foods when a whole host of studies have shown that they are potentially dangerous to human health?

#43 If the economy has "improved" during the Obama years, then why are hunger and poverty still absolutely skyrocketing in the United States?

#44 Why are more than a million public school students in the United States homeless?

#45 Why are more than 50 percent of all children in Detroit living in poverty?  Detroit used to be one of the greatest cities in the entire world.  How did such prosperity turn into such desolation?

#46 Why did a violent riot break out at an event where government-subsidized section 8 housing vouchers were being handed out in a suburb of Detroit earlier this month?  Is this the kind of unrest that we can expect to see all over the country when things get really bad?

#47 Why are cities all over the United States making it illegal to feed the homeless?

#48 Why is the UN trying to take control of the Internet?

#49 Why have global food supplies sunk to their lowest level in nearly 40 years?

#50 Why is global power concentrated in so few hands?  According to the Swiss Federal Institute, a network of 147 mega-corporationscontrol 40 percent of all the wealth in the world, and in a previous article I described how just six obscenely powerful corporations completely dominate the media industry in the United States.  Is it good for such incredible power to be concentrated in the hands of so few people?

#51 Why is DHS purchasing 1.6 billion rounds of-ammo , enough to fight the Iraq war  for 20 years?

#52 Why is Dept Of Homeland Security Purchases 2700 MRAPS Mine Resistant Armor Protected Vehicles for use on American streets That can  withstand IEDs, mine blasts, and 50 caliber hits to bullet-proof glass? ?

5 Reasons for Bugging Out... even if you 

don't want to

One of the most hotly argued points in the prepping community is whether it is advisable to “shelter in place” or stay in your home or bug out when there is an emergency.  Many preppers would readily choose to shelter in place to be close to their emergency supplies.   Staying put would also be easier if you have no bug out retreat or destination.  I say it really depends on the type of disaster you are facing, so there is no definite answer to the shelter in place versus bugging out question.  Even though we would all rather stay at home, there are five reasons you may have to bug out:

1.  Natural disaster in your immediate region.   When hurricanes approach, people are asked to evacuate if they are in the direct path of the storm.  We’ve seen from previous disasters that in some cases, people in the worst hit areas who decided to stay put and become stranded and drowned.

2.  Fire approaching.  If you live in an area prone to wildfires, and one is headed in your direction, you will be asked to evacuate.  Authorities go around the neighborhood announcing the threat and give residents about 15 minutes to pack up belongings and head out.

3.  Industrial accident causing chemical spills, poisonous emissions or nuclear disaster.  We’ve all heard about the recent anniversary of the Fukushima, Japan earthquake and many of the areas affected have still not recovered.

In Houston, certain neighborhoods that are close to industrial sites have been affected by chemical spills and noxious gases.  In some cases, these neighborhoods have been evacuated.  Residents are able to return only after the “all clear” has been issued.  If you live in an area that can potentially be affected by these short term emergencies, have your go-bag ready and in a handy place at all times.

4.  Infrastructure has widespread damage.  If you live in an area that was hit by a disaster and has no electricity or water, with no estimate on when the fix will be made, you may want to get out and stay with relatives or friends for a while if you can.  If there is no water for a long period of time, sanitation will become compromised.  Similarly, if you live in an area where it gets hot or cold enough to endanger your health, and there is no power to make the house liveable, then you will be forced to leave the area.

5.  Post disaster, widespread looting/crime with no law enforcement available.  If you decided to stay put during a disaster, but later find that there is no longer any “rule of law” being enforced in the area, then it will become too dangerous to stick around.  You may want to stay and defend what’s yours but if there is a risk you become overrun by a greater number, then you must consider bugging out.

No one wishes for any of these situations to happen, but the possibility exists.  The choice whether to stay put or bug out is entirely personal and will change according to circumstances.   Picturing various scenarios and what you would do in each one will help you make your own decision when the time comes.

Have you prepared a Bug-Out bag for YOUR vehicles? Perhaps you already have! You can buy these ready-made online or start making your own. You can do an awful lot of Prepping at your local dollar store. A 72-hour plan is a good one. In the meantime, photocopy all those important papers and mail to someone far away, just in case your house is destroyed with all its contents.

Funny thing about Prepping is you hope you'll never have to implement your plan.

You DO have a plan, right?

5 Things That Will Be Useful if the SHTF

1.  Aluminum Foil

A few rolls of aluminum foil will serve you well in an emergency situation.  You can use foil to fashion cooking utensils or to line your pots and pans before cooking so that you do not have to waste precious water cleaning up. If you do cook on you pans directly, a crumpled up piece of foil can be used as a handy scrubber to remove the crusties. You can even use foil to create an impromptu Faraday cage. 

There are a lot more uses for this handy stuff such as wrapping stones in foil, heating them by the campfire, then using them to heat up your blanket or sleeping bag before going to bed.  Once you put a mind to it, you will wonder why you had not thought of including aluminum foil in your survival kit before now.

2.  Disposable Eating Utensils

Unless you live near a lake or stream, chances are that water is going to be precious.  Even a 55 gallon water barrel or two will only go so far and you will want to reserve that water for drinking and cooking.  Paper plates and disposable utensils (forks, knives and spoons) are the answer and will only set you back a few dollars.

3.  Laundry Equipment and Supplies

You are going to need to have tools and supplies for hand washing and drying your clothes.  Sure, you can wear a shirt and pants for a few days without worry but hopefully the undies and other unmentionables will be clean.  And who wants to wear dirty socks?

You are going to need a tub and plunger (don’t discount using a plumber’s helper if that is what you have) or better yet, an old-fashioned washboard.  You can fashion a clothes line out of rope or purchase a dryer rack.  But have you thought about clothes pins? 

And for washing, how about a bar of Fels Naphtha washing soap?  It is light weight, portable, and does not take up a lot of space.  Nothing beats a bar of soap for rubbing, scrunching and stain removal.

4.  Cooking Grate

Depending on your facilities and the number of mouths to feed, cooking over an open fire may be a real possibility.  Even if you are using a rocket stove – either homemade, an Ecozoom, Solo Stove or other type – an open fire may still be needed for grilling freshly caught fish or game or for long term simmering if stews and chili’s made with your stored food items.

5.  Sanitation supplies

Funny how people forget about the basics.  In addition to a supply of TP, how about some old tee-shirts cut up into squares to use “there” when nothing else is available?  In addition, you will need some feminine supplies for ladies and diapers for the little ones.  And, if the sewer or septic system in inoperable, you are going to need a buckets and some large heavy duty plastic bags to use as a liner so you have someplace to do your business.

The Final Word

As you look over this list, it may occur to you that many of these items are already available in your pantry, closet or basement storage area.  And if not, none are overly expensive.  Even the cooking grate can be improvised from an oven rack or you can purchase one at a second hand store.

The moral of today’s article is that when and if the time comes, it will be comforting to have the basics covered so that you can spend time worrying about the important things such as your safety, security and the health of your loved ones.

For the next few days, why not walk around your home or apartment and seek out items that will be useful in an unconventional manner in an emergency.  

Enjoy your next adventure through common sense and thoughtful preparation!

DHS Insider Update: "It has begun!"

OK, so it has begun. All across the globe, things are changing at a record pace and it's now impacting the finances of individuals worldwide. 

How long until it impacts YOU?

How long do you have to PREPARE?

After reading this report, my advice - which I've been encouraging folks to start doing for several years now - is to get gold, junk silver, bulk foods, invest in FOREX and consider getting some Iraqi Dinar because it looks like that baby's about to actually happen ( even if it RV's at one cent, you'll get $250 for about a $25 investment; the Vietnamese Dong will do you even better).

Do you care enough about your friends, neighbors, church family and associates to let them know? A simple act such as forwarding this message could spare many people tremendous hardship. at the very least, give them the opportunity to pray about it and make an informed choice.

Grace and blessings,

Michael Tummillo
Founder, The Church @ Work
miketummillo@me.com

PRESS RELEASE

March 14, 2013, 8:00 a.m. EDT

One America News Network Prepares for Launch

New Cable Network to offer a Credible Source of National News

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Herring Broadcasting Company, Inc, (HBC) announced today it is preparing for the launch of a new 24/7 high-definition news channel called One America News Network. Scheduled to launch on July 4th, 2013, the new network will fill a void by providing a credible source of national and international news around the clock along with a number of signature political talk shows.

According to Robert Herring, CEO of HBC, "Americans are starved for a credible source of news delivering substance based on facts. One America News Network will prove to be a trustworthy destination for national and international news. In addition, the network's political talk shows will tackle a number of subjects that are being ignored by media today."

One America News Network will also air political talk shows that offer substantive contrarian viewpoints to a plethora of left-leaning shouting-style political news programs. The network's studio talk programs will debate the role of government, protection of civil liberties, fiscal responsibility, along with highlighting political corruption and government waste.

HBC is already established in the national cable programming industry. Back in 2004, HBC launched one of the first themed 24/7 national high-definition cable networks, WealthTV, which it continues to own and operate. While building a credible 24/7 news service is a major challenge, HBC has plenty of experience already: it has been producing national and international news since 2004, which currently airs three times a day on WealthTV.

In 2012, HBC began preparing for One America News Networks' launch by upgrading its production facilities to accommodate an additional channel.

"We've completed a major multi-million dollar modernization of our uplink and master-control facilities, giving us the latest uplink technologies from Motorola to launch One America News Network in high definition. Test feeds are currently active," stated company president, Charles Herring. "Our production teams have been busy shooting pilots for what we anticipate to be signature prime-time political talk shows."

Additional build-out of production studios is underway in San Diego and Washington, D.C. for One America News Network. The new network has leased production studio and office space within The Washington Times headquarters, giving One America News Network immediate presence in the nation's capital.

"We're extremely pleased to have developed a working relationship with The Washington Times that provides access to staff and content," Charles Herring said.

For more information on One America News Network please visit www.OneAmericaNews.com

For more information, contact:

Sarah Nunez - Press CoordinatorHerring Broadcasting Company, Inc.Phone: 858-270-6900sarah.nunez@wealthtv.com

SOURCE Herring Broadcasting, Inc.

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Your Financial Future

Why don't people take charge of their own financial future? Why do we limit ourselves to a 401k, a Keogh, a savings account, especially when the amount of the our nation's debt is exactly equal to the amount of money Americans are putting aside for their retirement in these ridiculous accounts (about $17 Mill)? 

I believe there are three reasons why so many of us are doing nothing:

1) Laziness. Americans are so distracted, the moments of good intentions have slipped into weeks, months and even years of non-activity rather than pro-activity.

Speaking of laziness, the Senate Budget Committee reports that in fiscal year 2011, between food stamps, housing support, child care, Medicaid and other bennies, the average US household BELOW THE POVERTY LINE received $168 DAILY in government support... your tax dollars at work. With the median household income of $50,000 averaging $137.13 a day, that averages $30-an hour for a 40-hour week. While the average working stiff earns $25 an hour, after paying taxes, his pay drops to $21/hr. Where's the incentive to get off the government dole when getting a job pays $9/hr LESS?

2) Fear of personal responsibility. Too many Americans won't do their own research, seek counsel and act with confidence, especially when no one they know is doing anything but what everyone else is doing. Most folks are frightened to do anything more with their money than to save it for 1% interest or spend it. Don't be that guy! I learned long ago to beware when everyone else was headed one direction. Go the OTHER WAY!

3) Waiting for a rapture. Unbelievable as it is to me, multitudes of people who claim to be Followers of Jesus and Believers in the Bible, seem to forget Noah and Joseph were "Preppers."  We would be wise to step out and follow their example. Enough about that.

You can start turning your wealth around TODAY - no matter how young you are. If all you do is EXCHANGE your cash for Mercury dimes through a company such as APMEX.com, last week, 50 Mercury dimes was worth $115.00 and some change. Remember when fifty dimes was worth $5.00? So, give yourself a raise today! Exchange your worthless cash for gold, silver, bulk foods and the Foreign Exchange (FOREX).

Do not DO NOTHING! When there's no money available at the banks, or even access, you do not want to experience the shame of looking into your wife's eyes, the faces of your kids, or your own reflection in the mirror, and wish you had been pro-active and a better steward of your money while you had the chance.

If I can be of any help, just ask!

Every blessing,

Michael Tummillo

Coconut Oil Anyone?

Offering a myriad of health benefits, coconut oil is affordable, readily available and completely natural. I use it for EVERYTHING. Literally. I buy it in 5 gallon increments and keep it all over my house. I even have some in the car. So here is a little information to inspire you to check out this amazing oil!

Coconut Oil Is:

• Anti-bacterial (kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum diseases, and other bacterial infections)
• Anti-carcinogenic (coconut oil has antimicrobial properties so it effectively prevents the spread of cancer cells and enhances the immune system)
• Anti-fungal (kills fungi and yeast that lead to infection)
• Anti-inflammatory (appears to have a direct effect in suppressing inflammation and repairing tissue, and it may also contribute by inhibiting harmful intestinal microorganisms that cause chronic inflammation.)
•  
  Anti-microbial/Infection Fighting (the medium-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides found in coconut oil are the same as those in human mother’s milk, and they have extraordinary antimicrobial properties. By disrupting the lipid structures of microbes, they inactivate them. About half of coconut oil consists of lauric acid. Lauric acid, its metabolite monolaurin and other fatty acids in coconut oil are known to protect against infection from bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi and parasites. While not having any negative effect on beneficial gut bacteria, coconut oil inactivates undesirable microbes.)
  • An Antioxidant (protects against free-radical formation and damage)
  • Anti-parasitic (fights to rid the body of tapeworms, lice and other parasites)
  • Anti-protozoa (kills giardia, a common protozoan infection of the gut)
  • Anti-retroviral (kills HIV and HLTV-1)
  • Anti-viral (kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other viruses)
  • Infection fighting
  • Has no harmful for discomforting side effects
  • Known to improve nutrient absorption (easily digestible; makes vitamins and minerals more available to the body)
  • Nontoxic to humans and animals
  Daily Dosage:
  Here is a chart outlining the recommended daily dosage of virgin coconut oil for persons over the age of 12. Coconut oil may be consumed by children under 12 but it is advisable to check with a healthcare practitioner on the proper dosage. Any good naturopath will have the information at the ready. (Starting at 12 months of age, I gave my daughter one teaspoon per day and she weighed about 16 pounds at that time.)

  Weight in pounds/kilograms	Number of tablespoons of coconut oil daily
  175+/79+	4
  150+ /68+	3 1/2
  125+ / 57+	3
  100+/ 45+	2 1/2
  75+ / 34+	2
  50+ / 23+	1 1/2
  25+ / 11+	1

  Type of Coconut Oil to Use:
  • Virgin (unrefined) coconut oil tastes and smells coconutty and is great for cooking and baking where you want that flavor. You can use it for anything but it will impart a coconut taste (mild) and odor (pleasant in my book)! Unrefined coconut oil retains the most nutritional value and is superior to refined oil.
  • Expeller pressed (refined) coconut oil can be used for anything. It does not have a coconutty smell or taste. It is still outstanding to use but does lose some of it’s health properties during the refining process.
  • Food grade should always be used.
  160 Uses for Coconut Oil
  Coconut Oil for Personal Hygiene/Body
  1. Age Spots (also known as liver spots) – applying coconut oil directly to the age spot will help it fade.
  2. After Shave – coconut oil will help heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores. Great for razor burn!
  3. Baldness – apply three times a day to affected area of hair loss. Coconut oil supports cell regeneration.
  4. Birth Marks – can be used after a laser removal treatment to aid in healing. Can also be applied after an apple cider vinegar treatment to help support and aid the fading process.
  5. Body Scrub – mix coconut oil and sugar together and rub all over! Rinse off and your skin will be super soft! You can add in essential oils if you would like a specific smell.
  6. Bruises – applied directly to the bruise, coconut oil enhances the healing process by reducing swelling and redness.
  7. Bug Bites – when applied directly to a bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation as well as hasten the healing process.
  8. Burns – apply to burn site immediately and continue applying until healed. Will reduce the chances of permanent scarring and promotes healing.
  9. Chapstick – just rub a little into lips and it not only acts as a softening agent but it also has an SPF of about 4 so you get a little protection!
  10. Cradle Cap – having issues with dry skin on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your baby’s skin, it also helps eliminate cradle cap. Just rub a teaspoon onto scalp daily.
  11. Dandruff – coconut oil soaks into the scalp moisturizing dry skin and relieves symptoms of dandruff. It also helps to control oil secretion from the scalp, another leading cause of dandruff.
  12. Deodorant – coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even more effective in combination with cornstarch/arrowroot powder and baking soda!
  13. Diaper Salve – very comforting on a rashy bum with no harsh chemicals. Also safe for cloth diapers.
  14. Exfoliator – coconut oil mixed with sugar or sea salt is a very nourishing and effective exfoliator and safe to use all over the body.
  15. Eye cream – apply under the eyes to reduce puffiness, bags and wrinkles. Use on the lids in the evening.
  16. Face Wash/ Soap – mix equal parts coconut oil with olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil and castor oil and use in place of soap when washing your face. Wet face, rub oil in and leave on for two minutes, rinse and pat dry. One teaspoon should be adequate.
  17. Hair conditioner/ Deep Treatment – use as a leave-in hair conditioner by applying a teaspoon of coconut oil to your ends and then running your fingers through your hair to distribute the rest! For a deeper treatment, rub in a tablespoon of coconut oil onto your dry scalp and gently work through to the ends. Put a shower cap on to prevent transfer onto bed linens and leave on overnight.
  18. Hair Gel/ Defrizzer – rub a little between your palms and either scrunch into hair (for curly hair) or finger comb in through from scalp to ends (for wavy/straight hair).
  19. Healing - when applied on scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the wound from outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a heck-of-a-lot better than anything from the pharmacy.
  20. Lubricant – it is an all-natural, perfectly safe personal lubricant. Not compatible with latex!
  21. Makeup Remover – use a cotton swab and a dab of coconut oil and you would be amazed at how well it works!
  22. Massage Oil – pretty simple; grab some and rub!
  23. Moisturizer – simply scoop some out of the jar and apply all over your body, including neck and face.
  24. Mole Remover – when applied after an apple cider vinegar compress for several weeks, moles have been known to “slide off” or just disappear.
  25. Nipple Cream – works great to nourish cracked, sore or dry nipples. Apply to a cotton ball and leave on your nipples between feedings.
  26. Oily Skin Fix – prone to oily skin or an oily T-zone? Use a pea sized amount underneath makeup or alone to reduce the appearance of oil.
  27. Pre Shampoo Treatment for Hair – rub a little into scalp and hair before shampooing. This is especially useful for those with course or frizzy hair.
  28. Pre-Shave – coconut oil will prep skin for the pending damage caused by shaving.
  29. Skin Problems – coconut oil relieves skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.
  30. Stretch Mark Cream – coconut oil is great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark cure but it will help.
  31. Sun Burn Relief – rub liberal amounts of coconut oil into the affected area.
  32. Sunscreen – see my post on natural sunscreen for more detailed information.
  33. Swimmers Ear – mix garlic oil and coconut oil and put a few drops in affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day and it usually works within one or two days.
  34. Tattoo Healing and Moisturizer – continued use of coconut oil on tattoos will help keep the pigment from fading. Used on new tattoos, coconut will hasten the healing process and decrease the chance of infection.
  35. Toothpaste – there are numerous recipes out there but I just mix coconut oil and baking soda and dab a little of the mix on my toothbrush.
  36. Wrinkle Prevention and Wrinkle Reducer – rubbing coconut oil on winkles and sagging skin helps strengthen the connective tissues to bring back that youthful look!
  Coconut Oil for General Health and Wellness
  37. Breastfeeding – for breastfeeding moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich the milk supply.
  38. Bones and Teeth – coconut oil aids in the absorption of calcium and magnesium leading to better development of bones and teeth.
  39. Digestion - the saturated fats in coconut oil help control parasites and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making you healthier all around.
  40. Energy Boost – coconut oil boosts energy and endurance making it a great supplement for athletes as well as those needed a quick pick me up.
  41. Fitness - coconut oil has been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat while increasing muscle.
  42. Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose making it great for both diabetics and non-diabetic.
  43. Lung Function – increases the fluidity of cell surfaces.
  44. Nausea – rub some coconut oil on the inside for the wrist and forearm to calm an upset stomach.
  45. Nose bleeds – coconut oil can prevent nose bleeding that is caused by sensitivity to weather such as extreme heat and extreme cold. This condition happens when the nasal passages become dry because of cold or dry air resulting to burns and cracks in the mucus membranes so bleeding happens. To prevent this just put coconut oil in you nostrils. Coat your finger with coconut oil and then lie down and coat your finger inside your nose. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries in the nasal passages. A Vitamin C supplement will also help prevent nose bleeding.
  46. Oil pulling with coconut oil offers a two for one health benefit!
  47. Stress Relief – relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your stress level.
  48. Vitamin and nutrient absorption
  49. Weight loss - the saturated fats contribute to weight loss and controlling cravings. Also increases metabolic rate.
  Coconut Oil for Health Problems (when taken internally it is known for aiding, preventing, relieving or even curing these health issues)
  50. Acid reflux/indigestion aid if taken after a meal
  51. Adrenal fatigue
  52. Allergies (seasonal hay fever)
  53. Alzheimer’s/Dementia
  54. Asthma, even in children
  55. Autism
  56. Bowel function
  57. Bronchial Infections
  58. Cancer (has been shown to prevent colon and breast cancer in laboratory tests)
  59. Candida Albicans
  60. Cholesterol – improves HDL (‘good’ cholesterol) to LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) ratio in people with high cholesterol
  61. Chronic Fatigue
  62. Crohns Disease and resulting inflammation
  63. Circulation/feeling cold all the time
  64. Colds and Flus
  65. Constipation
  66. Cystic Fibrosis
  67. Depression
  68. Diabetes – helps keep blood sugar levels stable and/or helps with cravings
  69. Dysentery
  70. Eczema – in addition to taking it internally, many have success applying it externally, but some don’t
  71. Edema
  72. Energy boost
  73. Epilepsy (known to reduce epileptic seizures)
  74. Fever Support
  75. Flaky, Dry Skin
  76. Gallbladder disease and pain
  77. Gas
  78. H. pylori
  79. Head Lice
  80. Heart Disease (protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis)
  81. Hemorrhoids (can applied externally or internally twice a day)
  82. HIV
  83. Hot Flashes
  84. Hyperthyroidism
  85. Immune System Builder
  86. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  87. Jaundice
  88. Kidney Disease
  89. Kidney Stones (aids in dissolving them)
  90. Liver Disease
  91. Lung Disease
  92. Malnutrition
  93. Mental Clarity
  94. Menstruation Relief regarding pain/cramps and heavy blood flow
  95. Migraines (with regular use)
  96. Mononucleosis
  97. Osteoporosis
  98. Pancreatitis
  99. Parasites
  100. Periodontal Disease and tooth decay
  101. Prostate Enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
  102. Rickets
  103. Skin problems
  104. Scurvy
  105. Stomach Ulcers
  106. Toenail fungus
  107. Thrush
  108. Thyroid Function (regulates an overactive or underactive thyroid)
  109. Ulcerative Colitis
  110. Underactive thyroid gland – results have shown subsequent thyroid blood tests becoming normal after ingesting coconut oil daily
  111. Urinary Tract Infections (Bladder Infections)
  Coconut Oil and Health Problems (when applied topically it is known for aiding, relieving, or even curing these health issues)
  112. Acne
  113. Allergies/Hay Fever – rub a little inside the nostrils for quick relief. The pollen will cling to the oil.
  114. Athletes foot
  115. Back pain/sore muscles
  116. Boils and cysts
  117. Canker sores
  118. Cellulite
  119. Circumcision healing – although I am personally against circumcision, I have read that coconut oil is a really great healer for this.
  120. Decongestant – rub coconut oil on the chest and under the nose when congested from a cold or allergies
  121. Ear infection – place a few drops inside the ear twice daily for relief from pain. Also fights the infection itself.
  122. Genital Warts (through topical application over 6 weeks, and coconut oil enemas twice a day depending on the location of the warts)
  123. Gum Disease and Gingivitis (use as a toothpaste or rub directly on gums)
  124.Herpes (applied topically and taken internally)
  125.Hives (reduces the itch and swelling
  126. Pink eye (applied around and in the eye)
  127. Ringworm
  128. Toothache
  129. Warts
  
  
  Coconut Oil and Cooking
  130. Butter Substitute – use 1 cup to 1 cup ratio when replacing butter in recipes with coconut oil.
  131. Nutritional Supplement – melt and add to smoothies.
  132. Replacement for butter/lard/Crisco/PAM in its solid form for greasing pans, pie crusts, etc.
  133. Replacement for various oils in liquid form – baking, cooking, sautéing, etc.
  Coconut Oil and Pets/Animals
  Check with your veterinarian but the recommended dosage for animals is 1/4 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of body weight twice daily.
  134. Aids healing of digestive disorders like inflammatory bowel syndrome and colitis
  135. Aids in arthritis or ligament problems
  136. Aids in elimination of hairballs and coughing
  137. Applied topically, promotes the healing of cuts, wounds, hot spots, dry skin and hair, bites and stings
  138. Clears up skin conditions such as eczema, flea allergies, contact dermatitis, and itchy skin
  139. Disinfects cuts and promotes wound healing
  140. Great for dogs and cats for general wellness. Just add a teaspoon to their water bowl daily.
  141. Helps prevent or control diabetes
  142. Helps sedentary dogs feel energetic
  143. Helps reduce weight, increases energy
  144. Improves digestion and nutrient absorption
  145. Makes coats become sleek and glossy, and deodorizes doggy odor
  146. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) have been shown to improve brain energy metabolism and decrease the amyloid protein buildupthat results in brain lesions in older dogs.
  147. Prevents and treats yeast and fungal infections, including candida
  148. Reduces allergic reactions and improves skin health
  149. Reduces or eliminates bad breath in dogs
  150. Regulates and balance insulin and promotes normal thyroid function
  Other Uses for Coconut Oil
  151. Chewing Gum in Hair Remover – just rub some coconut oil over the stuck chewing gum, leave in for about 30 minutes, then roll the gum between your fingertip. Voila! It’s out!
  152. Goo Gone – just mix equal parts coconut oil and baking soda into a paste. Apply to the “sticky” area and let it set for a minute. Then scrub off with an old toothbrush or the scrubby side of a sponge.
  153. Insect repellent – mix coconut oil with peppermint oil extract and rub it all over exposed skin. Keeps insects off better than anything with DEET! Tons safer too.
  154. Moisturizing and cleaning leather products
  155. Oiling wood cutting boards and wood bowls
  156. Polishing Bronze – all you have to do is rub a little oil into a cotton towel and then wipe down the statue. It cleans and helps deepen the color of your bronze.
  157. Polish Furniture – coconut oil with a little bit of lemon juice to polish wood furniture. However, I recommend you test it first on a very small, unobtrusive part of your furniture to make sure it works the way you’d like.
  158. Seasoning animal hide drums
  159. Seasoning cookware
  160. Soap making – coconut oil can be used as one of the fats in soap.