Topic started by R (@ bgp530486bgs.ebrnsw01.nj.comcast.net) on Wed Apr 30 11:30:33 .
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Hi everyone,

My kid is 2 months old and have been applying gingelly oil just like we do in India. Because of the oil or shampoo, not so sure, she has rashes, hence the dr. suggested me to use olive oil.

would like to know whether olive oil is that much good when compared to gingelly oil/coconut oil when comes to applying on the body. I heard that it causes heat to the body. Is that true?

Kindly any of u guys help me out in this regard..

thanks and bye

Responses:

• From: d (@ pc45-136.lib.rochester.edu) on: Wed Apr 30 12:09:09 EDT 2003
  
  R
  
  I can only advise you from an Aromatherapy standpoint. It is said that olive oil is cooling and anti-inflammatory. So I use this for preparations for things like arthritic joints.
  You should look for "cold pressed" extra virgin olive oil, it is the first pressing of the olives and they are pressed without heat.
  
  
• From: R (@ bgp530486bgs.ebrnsw01.nj.comcast.net) on: Wed Apr 30 12:46:04 EDT 2003
  
  thanks for explaining and will see in the shop. Is it applicable even for the 2 month old kid?
  
  Also, one more doubt, will olive oil make the complexion dark?
  
  bye
  
  
• From: M (@ 161.30.211.131) on: Wed Apr 30 14:41:57 EDT 2003
  
  Dear R,
  Don't know how true it is, but some people (such as my sister!) seem to believe that applying olive oil makes the child fairer. Funnily enough my niece is fair but how much of that is due to the olive oil her mother applied I don't know!
  
  
  
• From: R (@ bgp530486bgs.ebrnsw01.nj.comcast.net) on: Wed Apr 30 15:29:01 EDT 2003
  
  hi M,
  
  u r right, among those people, include me b'coz used to apply olive oil since it will glow ur skin(belief).
  
  Also, I heard that applying olive oil or almond oil causes heat to the body. Not sure which oil is.
  
  Anyway,thanx.
  
  bye
  
  
• From: Seetha (@ adsl-68-78-100-48.dsl.emhril.ameritech.net) on: Wed Apr 30 17:25:32 EDT 2003
  
  Hi R:
  
  Congrats on ur baby! I too have a 7 week old baby and I am using oilve oil as the ped advised so. I guess rashes will appear irrespective of what you use.
  
  
• From: Mrs.Mano (@ 195.229.241.213) on: Thu May 1 00:01:28 EDT 2003
  
  Hello R!
  Here is a fine URL for olive oil. I hope it will clear all yr doubts.
  
  
• From: Mrs.Mano (@ ac1.emirates.net.ae) on: Thu May 1 07:18:11 EDT 2003
  
  Hello R!
  Sorry! I forgot to add the URL:
  http://www.bodymindrevival.com/oliveoil.htm
  
  
• From: R (@ bgp530486bgs.ebrnsw01.nj.comcast.net) on: Thu May 1 08:30:37 EDT 2003
  
  Thanks Mrs.Mano, will see the site..
  
  bye
  
  
• From: R (@ bgp530486bgs.ebrnsw01.nj.comcast.net) on: Thu May 1 08:36:33 EDT 2003
  
  Hi Seetha,
  
  Thanks and congratulations to u too!!
  
  What u said is true. With my daughter, I dont know which is allergic because I was using moongdhal flour with turmeric(as our parents use to do), after the rashes has started coming, I stopped applying that, but continued with gingelly oil since I am very particular about the hair color.
  
  Because applying olive oil in the hair-I dont know, but definitely applying soap or shampoo will not make the hair black, soon they will get gray, is it?
  
  But my friend said that we can do trial and error after the third month, and she also did, succeeded with coconut oil.
  
  For my first born son, I use to apply sesame oil for both head and body only in the summer and spring, not in winter. He is falling sick, funny! But that is the fact.
  
  If u come across about anything useful, let me know. once again, thanks and bye..
  
  
• From: Seetha (@ adsl-68-78-100-48.dsl.emhril.ameritech.net) on: Fri May 2 17:24:56 EDT 2003
  
  Hi R:
  thanks for sharing the inputs.
  
  I guess we both should exchange notes as we seem to face the same problem.I will be sure to share my inputs witb ya. My email id is seetha_kris@yahoo.com
  
  
  
  
  
• From: R (@ bgp530486bgs.ebrnsw01.nj.comcast.net) on: Sun May 4 08:39:54 EDT 2003
  
  will send u a mail soon, Seetha.
  
  My email id is rama_venkatesh@hotmail.com
  
  bye
  
  
• From: R (@ keane-bh-2.keane.com) on: Tue May 6 16:19:21 EDT 2003
  
  Hi All,
  
  I think any oil used in its natural form is good for the child's skin. It retains the moisture, keeps the skin soft.
  
  You should though refrain from using too much of oil during hot weather when we all sweat during the normal day since this will block the pores of the baby and that could be the cause of the rashes.
  
  Congratulations on the precious gift of the baby.
  
  
  
• From: SS (@ grouper-42.netexpress.net) on: Thu May 8 11:15:57 EDT 2003
  
  hi,just wanted to add a point.I have been using olive oil for applying on my body ever since a child.when i get sunburned and all,applying olive oil has reduced the effect!it makes u fairer.also if a lot of dirt is there on body,it will be washed away by using a mild soap after applying olive oil.i feel after bathing with olive oil,i used to feel warm on my body for several hours.this is good for people in cold climates.
  regarding hair colour,if u want more black hair,try this,it works:
  take coconut oil in a pan and heat it,add a large no. of washed and cleaned curry leaves to it.2 handful is reccommeneded.add 2 small black pepper also.this is to absorb any water present in oil.when all the water has spluttered,take out from heat.when it cools ,pour into bottles and use it ONLY on hair.
  
  
• From: R (@ bgp530486bgs.ebrnsw01.nj.comcast.net) on: Thu May 8 13:47:45 EDT 2003
  
  thanks for ur tips, will try it, SS.
  
  bye
  
  
• From: samina (@ wc09.ym.rnc.net.cable.rogers.com) on: Sat Feb 28 17:26:04
  
  is applying olive oil to hair is better then coconut oil? pls tell me some tips for healthy hair.
  
  thanks.
  
  
• From: Indera Sitham (@ j79.jrc32.jaring.my) on: Tue Mar 2 01:21:48 EST 2004
  
  I have a niece who is 5 years old. Her body is covered with lots of tiny hair, more than a average child has. My sis -in -law baths her with kasturi manjal,but no difference. Is there any remedy,or herbal treatment? Thanks
  
  
• From: KH (@ ip68-111-50-101.br.no.cox.net) on: Wed Mar 3 14:28:01 EST 2004
  
  I too have the same query as Indera. If anyone could post us any remedy or treatment, it will be very grateful.
  
  
• From: KH (@ ip68-111-50-101.br.no.cox.net) on: Thu Mar 11 11:00:40 EST 2004
  
  Reposting..
  
  
• From: Sonia (@ 203.94.94.20) on: Sat Mar 20 14:24:30 EST 2004
  
  About healthy hair,
  
  I heard that Aruham Pull is very good. Get about 2 bunches of Aruham Pull wash well and dry it and cut in small peices and dry in hot sun adding a little c/n oil. till it becomes dark. (for about 5 - 7 days. Then add this to the pure coconut oil and store in dry bottle and use for the hair. I hear not only for growth of hair it prevents early greying.
  
  
• From: archana (@ 213.42.2.26) on: Sat Mar 20 22:09:13 EST 2004
  
  dear sonia
  what is aruham pull.
  
  

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