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FROM DR. BRUCE FIFE'S BOOK -- "THE HEALING MIRACLES OF COCONUT OIL":

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL

Research and clinical observation have shown that medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), like those found in coconut oil, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:

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

Kills bacteria that cause pneumonia, earache, throat infections, dental cavities, food poisoning, urinary tract infections, meningitis, gonorrhea, and dozens of other diseases

Kills fungi and yeast that cause candida, jock itch, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash and other infections

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

Provides a nutritional source of quick energy

Boosts energy and endurance enhancing physical and athletic performance

Improves digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins 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 of gallbladder disease

Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers

Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids

Reduces chronic inflammation

Supports tissue healing and repair

Supports and aids immune system function

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

Is heart healthy; does not increase blood cholesterol or platelet stickiness

Helps prevent heart disease, atherosclerosis, and stroke

Helps prevent high blood pressure

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

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 preven obesity and overweight problems

Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward off infection

Reduces symptoms associated with 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 the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun

Controls dandruff

Helps you look and feel younger

Is resistant to oxidation, so has a long shelf life

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

Has no harmful or discomforting side effects

Is completely non-toxic to humans

DAILY DOSE COMPARISON

The amount of medium-chain fatty acids that is believed to be necessary for optional health can be obtained from a variety of coconut products. The following all contain about the same amount of MCFAs and is the recommended daily amount one should try to take. The amount of MCFAs in...

2 - TABLESPOONSFUL OF COCONUT OIL DAILY:

= 5 ounces fresh coconut meat (about half a coconut)

= 1 3/4 cups dried, shredded coconut

= 7 ounces of coconut milk (see below)

As unbelievable as it sounds, the oil in coconuts has been found to aid the body in destroying dozens of harmful viruses including hepatitis C, herpes, and HIV. Coconut oil has been called the healthiest dietary oil on earth. If you're not using coconut oil for your daily cooking and body care needs you're missing out on one of nature's most amazing health products.

Again, special thanks to Mara3o

http://www.coconutoil.com/coconut_oil_21st_century.htm

http://www.newstarget.com/coconut_oil.html

http://www.coconutoil.com/research.htm

Your coconut oil should be RAW, cold pressed, and stored in an opaque container.

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