in and of itself, it is a candida fighter. I'm linking my blog post
about it and sending you some of my notes.
http://juliaintheraw.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/nuts-about-coconuts/
<3 Julia
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THE COCONUT OIL MIRACLE by Bruce Fife
2005 COCONUT CURES by Bruce Fife
www.coconutresearchcenter.org
http://www.tropicaltraditions.com
www.living-foods.com
Notes on Coconut Oil
Bruce Fife, a certified nutritionist and Naturopathic Doctor,
president of the Coconut Research Center has written two books and
completed extensive research on the benefits of organic, cold-pressed
coconut oil. To his benefit, he has no interest in any company
selling coconut oil and a portion of his proceeds from the sale of his
books are donated to Save the Children Campaign.
In just the last decade many researchers agree with Bruce Fife's
claims that Coconut Oil is the healthiest oil on earth and one of the
most remarkable health foods available. This is an ancient health
food that the world had almost forgotten about, but thanks to Dr.
Fife, its benefits have been rediscovered.
Research began in the 1950's in the United States with great results.
However, the Vegetable oil (Soy Industry) in the 1980's spent billions
of dollars bad-mouthing Coconut Oil, deceiving Americans and swaying
the food industry. Nearly 80% of all vegetable oils are made from
soybeans, with 75% of these oils being hydrogenated. The American
Soybean Association convinced consumers that Coconut Oil was the "oil
from Hell." By 1990 the Soy Industry had won their campaign. (Fife,
1999) Up until the 1980's many US food companies used Coconut Oil.
The food industry knew that coconut oil does not go rancid and foods
stayed fresh longer when this oil was used in their production.
Coconut meat and Coconut oil have been a major source of food and
medicine for thousands of years by millions of people in tropical
areas (Asia, Pacific Islands, Africa, and Central America). These
people have traditionally had better health than people in North
America and Europe with less heart disease, cancer, digestive
complaints or prostate problems. When these same people adopt Western
ways of eating, their health begins to deteriorate and health problems
begin to be present. In Western cultures where Coconut Oil is not
used, heart disease is the number one killer. Sir Lanka, a country
that uses the most Coconut Oil, has the lowest rates of heart disease
in the world.
Coconut Oil with its medium-chain fatty acids produces energy, not
fat!
In the processing of Cold Pressed Coconut Oil no chemicals or high
heat treatments are used. This oil contains no trans fatty acids and
has the longest shelf life of any plant oil due to its anti-oxidant
properties. It is better than Olive Oil (other than in salad
dressings) for cooking. Coconut Oil can be solid or liquid at room
temperature, depending on the temperature of your home. It does not
need to be refrigerated, but should be stored in a dark place or in a
dark jar.
Some additional benefits of Coconut Oil include:
Strengthens and boosts the immune system
May aid in weight loss; it's lower in calories than other oils and
boosts metabolism
Conditions the skin and scalp (no dandruff) and may help thicken hair
May help fight bldder and kidney infections
May help Crohn's disease, leaky gut syndrome, colitis and digestive
problems
May prevent gum disease, dental cavities. A study of Pacific
Islanders who never brushed their teeth, never flossed, didn't use
mouthwash, and never saw dentists, showed they had exquisite dental
health. (Probably didn't eat white sugar either)
Pacific Islanders use Coconut oil for ear infections, to prevent flu
and colds
May help prevent enlarged prostate, herpes, parasites, mold and fungi
May prevent epilepsy in children and adults
Prevents heart problems, chronic fatigue, liver disease and food
allergies
May shrink ovarian cysts
May help prevent an under-active thyroid (which is almost an
epidemic!) due to lack of iodine, selenium and too many pollutants,
pesticides, and mercury. (Peanuts and soybeans {and fluoride} block
iodine and are tough on the thyroid as they contain anti-thyroid
chemicals and cause weight gain. Vegetable oils, especially soybean
and corn, are anti-thyroid in nature.)
Coconut Oil has lauric acid, with proven antiviral and antibacterial
properties. Use cocoanut oil in place of butter in baking and
cooking.
Coconut Oil helps improve mineral absorption, helps the gallbladder
digest fats.
Coconut Oil can be used to kill viruses (which antibiotics can't
touch)
May help with diabetes (which is unheard of in Pacific Island
cultures). It's vegetable oils that contribute to diabetes.
Diabetics have no fear with Coconut Oil.
There are many different kinds of coconut oil and many different
manufacturing processes. It's best to use Organic, Cold-Pressed
Coconut Oil and well as eat fresh coconut meat and milk. Some
countries cook it and use as porridge for breakfast. Calorie intake
is lower in Coconut Oil, so get an Oil change!
Not all saturated fats are unhealthy. Those found in mother's milk
and coconut oil are medium- chain fatty acids that have remarkable
health benefits. Coconut Oil contains fats that are called mono-
laurin that are good for health. Coconut Oil is considered by the FDA
to be a safe, natural food and is on the FDA's exclusive GRAS
(generally regarded as safe) list. Lauric Acid is also found in
coconut oil and has great anti-viral properties.
Coconut Oil should be a major component of baby formula as it provides
many of the same nutrients as human breast milk. Put it in your
baby's bottles and in their cereal too.
The boost in energy from Coconut Oil is not like that of caffeine;
it's subtle and lasts longer. Metabolism is elevated for at least 24
hours.
Fife claims that Vegetable oils depress thyroid activity and
metabolism. Soybeans contain anti-thyroid chemicals and cause weight
gain. We are now a population characterized by lean pigs and obese
people!
If your sick, you can use 4 to 8 Tablespoons a day or every 6 hours
ingest Coconut Oil or consume fresh baby coconut meat, up to 7 oz a
day, or shred the coconut meat or drink 10 oz. coconut milk.
There is no need to refrigerate coconut oil. It can be used in warm
milk, tea, and coffee, hot chocolate, in warm vegetable juice or room
temperature orange juice. (It is solid when cold.) Coconut Oil has
protein, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium,
sodium, zinc and other trace minerals, as well as a range of B
vitamins, vitamins C and E.
Keep in mind that Western doctors, after graduating from medical
school, are for the most part, educated by the pharmaceutical
industry, their literature and seminars, which are funded by these
companies and their HUGE profits.
For more information on benefits and use of Coconut Oil refer to:
The Coconut Oil Miracle by Bruce Fife (2004)
Coconut Cures by Bruce Fife (2005)
www.coconutresearchcenter.org;
www.tropicaltraditions.com;
www.living-foods.com
www.mercola.com (then do a search for coconut oil)
The Fungus Link, Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 by Doug Kaufman
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The following information was copied from www.coconutresearchcenter.org/
CoconutInModernMedicine
Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in
treating many conditions. Published studies in medical journals show
that coconut, in one form or another may provide a wide range of
health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Functions as a protective antioxidant.
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).
Reduces epileptic seizures.
Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
Dissolves kidney stones.
Helps prevent liver disease.
Is lower in calories than all other fats.
Supports thyroid function.
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.
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 form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation
form the sun.
Helps control dandruff.
Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking
temperature like other vegetable oils do.
Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.
Is completely non-toxic to humans.
CoconutOil
While coconut possesses many health benefits due to its fiber and
nutritional content, it's the oil that makes it a truly remarkable
food and medicine. Once mistakenly believed to be unhealthy because
of its high saturated fat content, it is now known that the fat in
coconut oil is a unique and different from most all other fats and
possesses many health giving properties. It is now gaining long
overdue recognition as a nutritious health food.
Coconut oil has been described as "the healthiest oil on earth."
That's quite a remarkable statement. What makes coconut oil so good?
What makes it different from all other oils, especially other
saturated fats?
The difference is in the fat molecule. All fats and oils are composed
of molecules called fatty acids. There are two methods of classifying
fatty acids. The first you are probably familiar with is based on
saturation. You have saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and
polyunsaturated fats. Another system of classification is based on
molecular size or length of the carbon chain within each fatty acid.
Fatty acids consist of long chains of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms
attached. In this system you have short-chain fatty acids (SCFA),
medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA), and long-chain fatty acids (LCFA).
Coconut oil is composed predominately of medium-chain fatty acids
(MCFA), also known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCT).
The vast majority of fats and oils in our diets, whether they are
saturated or unsaturated or come from animals or plants, are composed
of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA). Some 98 to 100% of all the fatty
acids you consume are LCFA. The size of the fatty acid is extremely
important. Why? Because our bodies respond to and metabolize each
fatty acid differently depending on its size. So the physiological
effects of MCFA in coconut oil are distinctly different from those of
LCFA more commonly found in our foods. The saturated fatty acids in
coconut oil are predominately medium-chain fatty acids. Both the
saturated and unsaturated fat found in meat, milk, eggs, and plants
(including most all vegetable oils) are composed of LCFA.
MCFA are very different from LCFA. They do not have a negative effect
on cholesterol and help to protect against heart disease. MCFA help to
lower the risk of both atherosclerosis and heart disease. It is
primarily due to the MCFA in coconut oil that makes it so special and
so beneficial.
There are only a very few good dietary sources of MCFA. By far the
best sources are from coconut and palm kernel oils.
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