Cuckoo For Coconut Oil

Cuckoo For Coconut Oil

The following has been taken from an article written by Dr. Carolyn Deen, who is usually talking about the benefits of magnesium. She took it from Dr. Bruce Fife’s website, who has written 9 books on coconut oil and uses it in the treatment of Alzheimer’s. I found it on Natural News and I think the information bares repeating. It includes one of the most complete lists of uses and benefits of coconut oil such as weight loss, healthy skin and hair, energy, digestion, and heart health.

 

“Now here’s the point about coconut oil. It’s mostly an MCT fat. Medium-chain triglycerides are exceptionally easy to digest and absorb. In my experience they don’t make you burp like other fats! They are easily digested and are used by the body as a quick source of energy. But at the same time these fats give your stomach a feeling of fullness allowing you to eat less.

 

Most MCT products are made from coconut oil. Since they are added to infant formulas and health recovery products and athletic products more research is being done on their beneficial effects of late.

 

Dr. Fife graciously allowed me to quote from his website the current research on coconut oil that confirms the following extensive list of benefits.

 

Anti-Infective Properties:

*Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.

*Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.

*Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.

*Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.

*Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

 

Energy:
*Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.

*Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.

Digestion and Metabolism:

*Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

*Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.

*Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.

*Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

*Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.

*Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

*Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.

*Helps protect against osteoporosis.

*Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.

*Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.

*Improves digestion and bowel function. (Clients tell me that taken 20 minutes before a meal, it relieves symptoms of heartburn and GERD.)

*Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.

 

Boosts the Immune System:

*Supports and aids immune system function.

*Reduces inflammation.

*Supports tissue healing and repair.

*Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.

*Functions as a protective antioxidant.

*Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.

*Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.

*Does not deplete the body’s antioxidant reserves like other oils do.

*Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.

*Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.

*Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).

 

Heart Health:

*Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.

*Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.

 

Organ Support:

*Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.

*Dissolves kidney stones.

*Helps prevent liver disease.

*Supports thyroid function.

*Reduces epileptic seizures.

 

Balances Body Weight:

*Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.

*Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.

*Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.

*Is lower in calories than all other fats.

 

Creates Healthy Skin and Hair:

*Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.

*Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

*Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.

*Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.

*Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.

*Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.

*Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

*Helps control dandruff.

 

I’ve also heard many anecdotal stories of coconut being used externally and internally for pets. Dogs and cats with debilitating skin rashes can be cured within days by applying coconut oil to their skin. If they lick it off, they get more benefits, not side effects as they would with cortisone creams.

What kind and how much coconut oil can you take to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and many other health conditions and treat hundreds of symptoms? The dosage used in most Alzheimer’s studies is about 5 TBSP per day of extra virgin coconut oil. However, Dr. Fife told me that 1-3 TBSP is his recommendation for minor ailments and for maintenance.

How do you use coconut oil? You can substitute it in most recipes calling for oil; put it in your smoothie or protein powder drink (which is how I take it); or take it straight from the spoon.

 

Posted by Kay Curtis

 

These recommendations are for the reduction of stress only. They are not intended as treatment or prescription for any disease, or as a substitute for regular medical care.

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