Nature’s Candida Cure: Coconut Oil Solves Yeast ProblemsNatural

In countries where coconuts are regularly consumed, candida occurrences are surprisingly low, as noted by Dr. Bruce Fife, a strong believer in the healing power of coconut oil. Although many people in these regions live in conditions that typically promote candida overgrowth, they rarely suffer from candida.

This is because coconut oil is high in both lauric acid and caprylic acid, which both have antiviral, antimicrobial and antifungal properties. These components of coconut oil target harmful bacteria but leave friendly bacteria alone, which helps balances the flora in the digestive system. They also kill off excess yeast and other fungal overgrowth in the body. Studies in Iceland and Nigeria show coconut oil is an effective agent for killing off candida yeast.

If you've heard conflicting reports and are concerned about whether or not coconut oil is healthy, keep in mind the natural, unrefined fats in coconut oil are medium-chain saturated fats–the kind that are more easily converted into energy instead of being stored. Adding a moderate amount of coconut oil to your diet should be considered safe. In fact, the saturated fat content in coconut oil makes it an excellent choice for cooking because the oil is not damaged at high temperatures like other cooking oils.

Be sure not to buy coconut oil that has been hydrogenated. This destroys the beneficial attributes of coconut oil and makes it high in dangerous trans-fatty acids. The best kind of coconut oil is organic virgin coconut oil, which is closest to its natural state and will provide the most healthbenefits.

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Get Rid of Cellulite by Eating Right

Include essential fatty acids in your diet and eliminate the bad kind of fats from it

“When you do not eat enough fiber and cellulite is a problem, your diet may contain more of the foods that can cause cellulite,” says John Degram in “Cellulite Treatment.”He recommends replacing those fats with fiber and the right type of fats (extra-virgin olive oil, butter and unprocessed coconut oil for cooking, for instance). “Any salty or fatty foods will go straight to your hips and thighs if you do not use fiber to prevent this from happening. Fiber acts like a scrub brush for the body. Fiber will improve circulation and improve your skin’s appearance from the inside out,” Degram points out.

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Tips on Fighting Dry Skin

Go all natural for healthy skin

While our first thought would be to go out and get the first body lotion or hand cream that comes our way, dermatologists tell us that we should do our best to avoid commercial products because they contain all types of ingredients and additives that are anything but good for us.

Instead, we should use natural oils, like virgin coconut oil, coconut butter or shea butter, which we must apply immediately after stepping out of the bath, ...

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Virgin Coconut Oil: From Fiji Isles, to Australia and now the World!

NATURE PACIFC was founded in Australia in 2004 as a joint venture to market Virgin Coconut Oil being made by Banaban families in Fiji.

NATURE PACIFIC directors Ken Sigrah and Stacey King were already involved in the natural health industry in Australia since 1997 with direct links through out the Pacific region importing and exporting raw materials for Australian companies. So marketing the family's Virgin Coconut Oil was a natural progression. Originally they began selling the oil in bulk through out their existing business networks, but at that time even the natural health industry was not fully aware of just how important Virgin Coconut Oil would become. They soon realised that to make Nature Pacific a company that could support the full scale production required to provide a self supporting industry back in Fiji they needed to turn over volume. They also realised that by 'value adding' the raw Virgin Coconut Oil here in Australia was key to producing quality products.

The first product they made were scented body oils based on traditional blends made back on the Island.

The Banabans pride themselves on smelling good with golden glistening skin and hair and coconut oil had always been an essential part of their daily life. From that point on, they marketed their products based on the values and traditions from their Island home and realised that with the development of the BANABAN brand they could also use their products to tell the world about the plight of Ken's people - the Banabans! Today their products are exported worldwide.

If you would like to find some of the great Banaban Virgin Coconut Oil products that are now available go to: Nature Pacific

Fitness Celebrity & Weight Loss Success Story Jennifer Nicole Lee ...

Fitness Celebrity & Weight Loss Success Story Jennifer Nicole Lee Reaches Out to Oprah Winfrey in her Recent Weight Gain Plight

12 December 2008

"First of all, I would get Oprah off of the all vegan diet and off soy milk ASAP. We all know that Oprah needs a sufficient amount of lean proteins, healthy whole grain carbs, and more fruits and vegetables. What I know that other so called weight loss experts don't is that she (Oprah) needs to really make the mental change and emotional shift regarding food. And with a thyroid problem, all of her soy based foods did not help. Soy raises a woman's estrogen level, thus making her hoard onto fat, not allowing her body to release it with diet and exercise."

In addition, JNL would create a specialized weight and strength training program for Oprah to follow at least 4 to 5 days a week. "She needs to recharge her sleeping metabolism and make it burn fat faster with weight training, good for you healthy oils like organic virgin unrefined coconut oil, and other super foods, such as lean red meat," says JNL.

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Let's all hope it's not really going to be as bad as they say

BUSINESS & LEISURE By Ray Butch Gamboa

December 06, 2008 12:00 AM

Did you know that we are no longer the No. 1 producer of coconut in the world? We have been overtaken by Indonesia which is now No.1, but the Philippines is currently the No. 1 supplier of coconut oil, desiccated coconut and oleo chemicals from coconut oil. And Indonesia, the top producer, is one of our top export markets. I hope I don’t see the day when it overtakes us here as well.

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APCC should safeguard coconut industries

Ceylon Daily News - Ceylon,Sri Lanka
6 December 2008

The Minister said that the coconut is an important crop which is grown in an area of 392,000 hectares in Sri Lanka. The country's coconut exports exceed US$ 20 billion per annum. Coconut is an indispensable component in the Sri Lankans' diet providing much needed nutrition and energy.

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Why Banaban Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is Cold Pressed and ‘No Hexane’ is used!

With so many different types of Virgin and Coconut Oils on the market; cold pressed, expeller pressed, wet milled, centrifuged spun etc. it is important to know how your Banaban Virgin Coconut Oil is processed.

You also might have noticed that we have a NO HEXANE sticker on our labels. We believe it is important for our customers to be made aware of why hexane is used and how it can still be found in some of the ‘organic’ coconut oils in the market place.

Hexane is a hydrocarbon volatile liquid found in glue or gasoline and because it contains carbon as the primary backbone of the molecule it can be technically listed as ‘Organic’. Many companies that make Expeller Pressed Coconut oil treat the oil with chemicals like hexane to extract the remaining oil (higher yield) from coconuts when crushing them. Usually expeller pressed oil only can get about 66% of the oil from the coconuts during processing, so the yield of oil is lower unless hexane is used.

It is verifiable that hexane in great quantities can be very dangerous. When inhaled it is can cause sleepiness, nausea, and headaches. Chronic hexane inhalation may result in cramping and muscle weakness. Muscles may also deteriorate. These effects will steadily decline after exposure to hexane ends. But in inhaled form, it is most definitely a toxin that affects the central nervous system.

When expeller pressed coconut oil is treated with hexane, it is also heated. This kills off the majority of the hexane and in the process will also destroy the important Vitamin E content of your Coconut Oil. It is unclear whether trace amounts, if any, still exist in the oil after heating. It is also unclear whether tiny amounts of ingested hexane have health risks.

If there are small amounts of hexane in oil, it could become an inhalant if the oil is cooked. So people who do a large amount of cooking with oil, like frying food everyday, might possibly be inhaling very small amounts of hexane. So just because you think that Organic Virgin Coconut oil is ‘chemical free’ make sure you understand the different types of processing methods and why Nature Pacific believes in a totally natural form of cold pressing of fully mature coconuts to recover the highest levels of important lauric acid and vitamin E where ever possible.

So we can assure you that NO HEXANE is used during the processing of our oil. To learn more about Banaban Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Issue No.3 'Coconut Wireless' Nov-Dec 2008

Organic popcorn and virgin coconut oil belong together

Organic Food Examiner
Examiner.com - USA
8 December 2008

Another advantage to making my own popcorn is the oil and butter I use: virgin coconut oil, a staple in my kitchen; and organic butter ... In case bypassing microwave popcorn in favor of making your family's next bowl of popcorn on the stovetop appeals to your tastebuds, try my recipe...

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Coconuts and all, it's a dress

IT'S called the tree of life. And it can be used for different things.

From the coconut, found in abundance in our islands, to its leaves, islanders have found nourishment and developed their generations from all they could make from the tree.

At the Fiji Fashion Week, skirts made from magimagi (coconut fibre), belts and coconut shell bra tops graced the catwalks.

Coconut woman ... Ofa Moce struts her stuff on the catwalk at the Fiji Beach Resort and Spa at Denarau in a coconut outfit designed by Koila McBride.


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Sunday, December 07, 2008
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Virgin Coconut Oil Winter Hair Care Tips

Virgin Coconut Oil helps the hair and scalp absorb the oil better. Pure or virgin coconut oil is the best massage oil for this season. Itchiness and irritation are common ...
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PIA Information Services - Philippine Information Agency
PIA Press Release
2008/03/25

Brontispa pest remains a threat to Basilan coconuts
By Rene V. Carbayas

Isabela City, Basilan (25 March) -- "It's just a matter of time when Brontispa coconut pest would strike Basilan, unless preventive measures are tightened," the Philippine Coconut Authority said in a forum in Isabela City last March 13. During the joint meeting of the Basilan Communicators Network (BasComNet) General Assembly and the Isabela City Liga ng mga Barangay, Efren Carba of PCA-Isabela City was grateful for the BasComNet's initiative to widespread the information campaign on the threat of brontispa.

Recognizing its limitations, Carba said that PCA is counting on the help of a lot of people, especially barangay officials to bar the entry of the pest on our shores. However, Carba was not certain whether the pest is already here. "We cannot be certain unless affected areas will show signs and symptoms of the infestation," Carba explained, hoping that the coconut farmers, in particular, will immediately report to PCA any signs of the pest. But as of the moment, based on monitoring results by PCA, Basilan is still brontispa-free.

Carba said PCA is focusing on brontispa control measures, i.e. aside from ongoing research and studies on how to fight if not eradicate the pest, the agency is also eyeing some measures to affect strengthened quarantine measures that would keep brontispa away from Basilan shores.

One participant in the forum lamented the state of the PCA in Isabela. Saddened by the lack of personnel and funds to fight brontispa, the joint assembly came up with a resolution urging the local government of Isabela City and the Province of Basilan to appropriate funds to support and help the PCA in the fight against the pest. The public, however, relies much on the expertise of the PCA to spearhead in drawing up measures to prevent brontispa infestation in Basilan. While all the government line agencies and non-government organization present are in full support on the cause, the participants believed that PCA should flex more muscles to realize preventive measures.

BasComNet President Myra M. Alih urged PCA to lobby for the enactment of relevant ordinances and policies to the City Council and Provincial Board that will serve as the legal basis for enforcing authorities, especially quarantine measures in Basilan ports and control the entry of infected ornamental and palm plants.

While 50-60% of the agricultural lands in Basilan is devoted to coconuts, the priority product of the Province of Basilan, i.e. the One-Town-One-Product (OTOP) as declared by then Congressman Wahab Akbar, is rubber. This means that much of the programs and promotions of the province is geared towards rubber industry.

Nonito Manuel of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Basilan-ARMM suggested that PCA and concerned agencies should promote inter-cropping of rubber and coconuts instead as many coconut farmers begin to shy away from planting coconut and give priority to rubber.

In response, the body resolved to seek the province through the Governor to make coconut industry as the second industry for the province to consider and to be widely promoted still. The resolution was strongly supported by the International Copra Export Company (InterCo) as represented by Ms. Maria Lina Patiño, who committed to help PCA in this effort. Patiño said, the company takes pride of their copra products from Basilan as it is one of the best, aside from the area is still brontispa-free.

Moreover, PCA also announced that effective March 10, 2008 a moratorium on coconut cutting as contained in R.A. 8048 or otherwise known as the Coconut Preservation Act of 1995 is enforced. However, some barangay chairmen fear that this law would be useless because of poor enforcement. The idea of deputizing barangay chairmen in going after illegal cutting of coconuts has been considered and hopefully PCA will immediately act on this possibility.

While there are growing apprehensions as to the future of the coconut industry in Basilan, Carba stressed that it will be a competitive coconut industry with the increasing demand for coconut by-products, such as bio-fuels and virgin coconut oil, the economic viability is enormous. The coconut remains to be the number one export crop of the Philippines. Some 26 million Filipinos are directly dependent on coconut industry. Eleven provinces in the Philippines are already affected by brontispa, including Zamboanga City, which is close to Basilan Island.

Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro - Copra drought to push cooking oil prices

Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro - Copra drought to push cooking oil prices
By Danilo Adorador III

GOOD news for coconut farmers, but not for homemakers.

A steady spike in the prices of cooking oil are expected as more coconut farmers are turning into the high-earning virgin coconut oil industry, a government official said.

Coconut – a diet food?

Coconut – a diet food?

By Judy Davie Food Life Coach for Woman's Day Magazine Australia

"I was always led to believe that coconut and coconut milk was a bad food to eat on a diet because it was high in calories — more recently I hear it's one of the best oils to use and can help with weight loss. What's true?"— Rebecca

Indeed coconut oil used in place of vegetable oils, butter and other animal fats may help weight loss only if it's used in conjunction with an energy restricted diet combined with exercise.

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UK: Coconuts the New Super Food.

Is a food which is most commonly enjoyed as the tasty parts of a Bounty, a snowball or at the heart of a tasty shot of Malibu rum. But the humble coconut has become the latest super food. Experts and celebrities have all been tripping over themselves to celebrate the goodness of the tropical fruit as the latest miracle munch to cure ailments, boost health and revitalise our diets.

The milk-filled and tasty-fleshed food, has until recently only been enjoyed as a diet staple by Robinson Crusoe and the cast of Lost. But Jennifer Aniston is the latest celebrity reported to have been converted to the joys of coconuts, which is being found to have all sorts of health benefits, from fighting cancer, helping weight loss and improving heart health.Even sport stars are getting in on the act, with the England rugby team enjoying its metabolism-boosting qualities at the recent world cup.

The key to the super food is coconut oil, which has no cholesterol, and while it is calorie rich, it is claimed the oil actually helps you lose weight, because it metabolises very fast, and is believed to actually raise the body's metabolic rate, by burning fat faster. In the past it has been avoided by many because of its high calorie content, and also its high saturated fat content.But the rethink of its benefits has been significant. The key factor in the ingredient is MCT-Medium Chain Triglycerides, which are absorbed by the liver and are burned just like carbohydrates.

Regular oils and butters contain long chain fatty acids, which burn slower. A 2004 obesity research study in 2003 found that overweight men burned fat quicker by consuming virgin coconut oil.In terms of heart health, the oil is unlike most saturated fats in that it has no cholesterol which means that levels are not increased. And some have even claimed that the oil, which has been a staple of indigenous populations of the Asia Pacific region, also has various healing properties that can be beneficial.

However, some experts of organisations such as the British Nutrition Foundation have cast doubt over such findings, claiming they may have just short term success, while others feel the health benefits have been exaggerated.There have been claims that the oil can help heart health, with antibacterial properties. But one illness which seems to benefit from coconut oil consumption is Candida, the excess growth of yeast. Experts at the National Candida Society encourage suffererers of the condition to include the oil in their diet.

Some other claims for coconut oil include that diseases such as diabetes can be helped, as well as thyroid function, vitamin absorption, digestive problems and boosting the immune system.And some of the more excitable proponents have also suggested that it can help fight cancer, although there is currently no proof. Despite all the claims and counter claims, the overall message seems to be that the oil has certain benefits to your diet, and may be worth a try. The fact that it is used by the England rugby team, as well as several club rugby and football sides, shows that there must be some health benefits, and it may be worth finding out more.

Source: dailyrecord.co.uk

Coco loco

Jennifer Aniston uses it and the England rugby squad swear by its metabolism-boosting qualities. Coconut oil is being touted as the health food of 2008 - but is this just more 'superfood' hype?

By Lucy Atkins Tuesday January 15, 2008The Guardian

Coconut oil is derived from the flesh of the fruit. Photograph: Olivier Matthys/EPA

When Jennifer Aniston was spotted with a shopping trolley full of coconut oil, the manufacturers of this little-used fat must have jumped for joy. Coconut oil has had a bad press because of its high saturated-fat content, but devotees claim it is misunderstood. It is heart-healthy and fantastic for weight loss, they say, because it speeds up the metabolism. It is also cholesterol-free and - according to some of the wilder proponents - can cure anything from candida to cancer. The coconut is being touted as the health food of 2008, but a closer look at the science behind the claims highlights the hyperbole that is rife in the "superfoods" industry. Can the answer to all modern ills really be found up a palm tree?

Coconut oil - which is derived from the flesh of the fruit, and not to be confused with coconut milk - is certainly catching on among British athletes. It was included in the diet of the England rugby squad in 2007, who were an average of 2kg of muscle heavier than the 2003 team, and the new squad is already using it. According to rugby union nutritionist Matt Lovell, virgin coconut oil can raise the metabolic rate and therefore help the body to burn fat more effectively. "It is the most misunderstood of all fats," he says. "It is what we call a 'functional food' because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional or calorie content."

Garry Stivens, director of Coconoil, the company that supplies the RFU, Premiership rugby clubs such as the Leicester Tigers, and football's Bolton Wanderers, is equally enthusiastic. "As part of an overall healthy lifestyle and diet, it can certainly enhance performance and energy."
At first glance, the so-called "fat that makes you thin" argument looks distinctly suspect. Like butter, coconut oil is extremely high in saturated fat. However, it differs from fats such as butter because it contains a lot of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). "[These are] absorbed directly by the liver so they burn very much like carbohydrate," says Lovell. "This means they provide instant energy and are suitable for endurance-based events." Other fats, such as butter, contain long-chain fatty acids, which are deposited in fat cells and burn off more slowly.

Even though coconut oil is calorie-dense (about nine calories a gram), coconut enthusiasts maintain that because of the MCTs, the body burns off these calories far more quickly than it would calories from other fat sources. One 2003 study published in Obesity Research seemed to confirm this when it found that coconut oil could help overweight men to burn more calories and lose weight.

"This is interesting research," says Dr Toni Steer, nutrition scientist with the Medical Research Council's Human Nutrition Research Unit in Cambridge. "But the study was of a small group over a short period of time so the results are not highly significant. If coconut oil has any effect, it possibly raises metabolic rate very temporarily and very marginally."
She is less convinced by the calorie claims. "Like any fat, it is calorie-dense. If you thought all you had to do was glug coconut oil and your excess pounds would melt away, you'd need to think again."

"There is a small amount of evidence that MCTs are metabolised and processed differently from LCTs," agrees Bridget Aisbitt, a nutrition scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation. "But ultimately it is the balance of calories in versus calories out that determines weight loss or gain, and one of the simplest ways to reduce calories in is to reduce the amount of fat in the diet. Gram for gram, fat has more than double the calories of carbohydrate or protein."
As it is a saturated fat, you would assume that coconut oil is bad for the heart. However, Lovell points out that "virgin coconut oil, unlike other saturated fats, actually contains no cholesterol, so it does not increase blood serum cholesterol level." Furthermore, he says, "It actually possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other culinary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations."

Others are less enthusiastic. "Of course coconut oil doesn't contain cholesterol," says Professor Peter Emery, head of the department of nutrition and dietetics at King's College London. "The same applies to all plant-derived oils. As always, there is a grain of truth behind the exaggeration. Yes, it does contain a lot of medium-chain triglycerides, which are absorbed straight into the liver [from the small intestine]. And there is some evidence that MCTs do increase the metabolic rate slightly. But the amount you could realistically consume in place of other oils would have a minimal effect on energy balance or weight loss."

When it comes to the health-giving qualiities, the evidence is even sketchier. Many proponents claim that it can fight heart disease because it has antibacterial properties. There is, says the British Heart Foundation, no evidence for this. "We have yet to find conclusive evidence of any one food that in isolation will improve people's heart health," says a spokesperson.
Dr Christine Tomlinson, director of the National Candida Society, believes in the antibacterial properties of coconut oil, and advises candida sufferers (those with a yeast overgrowth) to include it in their diet. Elsewhere, there are claims that it can help with hyperthyroidism, diabetes, pancreatic and thyroid function, vitamin absorption, the immune system and digestive problems.

Solid, peer-reviewed scientific evidence for such theories is scarce. And occasionally the claims are downright irresponsible. "Virgin coconut oil can save the life of cancer patients," raves one website. It can also, the website says, be used to cure HIV and herpes. Thankfully, not all purveyors of coconut oil take this line. "I would never make such cruel claims," says Stivens. "They are nonsense."

"There is absolutely no evidence to support the claim that coconut oil can prevent or cure cancer," says Dr Joanna Owens, senior science information officer at Cancer Research UK. "A small number of studies suggest coconut and other vegetable oils might have anti-cancer properties, but other reports have shown that coconut oil has no anti-cancer effect or that it might even promote cancer. Much more research is needed. "

Ultimately, of course, we should all be ditching saturated fats (such as butter) in our diet in favour of plant-based ones. "The evidence on coconut oil is minimal, certainly when you compare it to the substantial amount of scientific evidence to show that polyunsaturates (vegetable-based oils and spreads) and monounsaturates (such as olive oil or rapeseed oil) help to lower cholesterol levels," says Steer. "Used sparingly, as you would a normal cooking oil, coconut oil will certainly do you no harm."

There is, then, absolutely nothing wrong with coconut oil. Indeed, there may be some good reasons to give it a go. Stivens, a former field director for Save the Children, set up Coconoil as a relief project when he visited Sri Lanka in the immediate aftermath of the tsunami in December 2004, and says it provides local farmers with a crucial income. His virgin coconut oil, at least, is organic, tastes surprisingly good in a stir-fry, and can be used as a body lotion or hair conditioner - or even to grease your bike chain.

http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/food/story/0,,2241025,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront

Coconuts The New Super Food

By Brian Mciver

IT'S a food which is most commonly enjoyed as the tasty parts of a Bounty, a snowball or at the heart of a tasty shot of Malibu rum.
But the humble coconut has become the latest super food.

Experts and celebrities have all been tripping over themselves to celebrate the goodness of the tropical fruit as the latest miracle munch to cure ailments, boost health and revitalise our diets.
The milk-filled and tasty-fleshed food, has until recently only been enjoyed as a diet staple by Robinson Crusoe and the cast of Lost. But Jennifer Aniston is the latest celebrity reported to have been converted to the joys of coconuts, which is being found to have all sorts of health benefits, from fighting cancer, helping weight loss and improving heart health.

Even sport stars are getting in on the act, with the England rugby team enjoying its metabolism-boosting qualities at the recent world cup.
The key to the super food is coconut oil, which has no cholesterol, and while it is calorie rich, it is claimed the oil actually helps you lose weight, because it metabolises very fast, and is believed to actually raise the body's metabolic rate, by burning fat faster.

In the past it has been avoided by many because of its high calorie content, and also its high saturated fat content.
But the rethink of its benefits has been significant.
The key factor in the ingredient is MCT-Medium Chain Triglycerides - which are absorbed by the liver and are burned just like carbohydrates.

Regular oils and butters contain long chain fatty acids, which burn slower. A 2004 obesity research study in 2003 found that overweight men burned fat quicker by consuming virgin coconut oil.
In terms of heart health, the oil is unlike most saturated fats in that it has no cholesterol which means that levels are not increased.
And some have even claimed that the oil, which has been a staple of indigenous populations of the Asia Pacific region, also has various healing properties that can be beneficial.
However, some experts of organisations such as the British Nutrition Foundation have cast doubt over such findings, claiming they may have just short term success, while others feel the health benefits have been exaggerated.
There have been claims that the oil can help heart health, with antibacterial properties.
But one illness which seems to benefit from coconut oil consumption is Candida, the excess growth of yeast.

Experts at the National Candida Society encourage suffererers of the condition to include the oil in their diet.

Some other claims for coconut oil include that diseases such as diabetes can be helped, as well as thyroid function, vitamin absorption, digestive problems and boosting the immune system.
And some of the more excitable proponents have also suggested that it can help fight cancer, although there is currently no proof.
Despite all the claims and counter claims, the overall message seems to be that the oil has certain benefits to your diet, and may be worth a try.

The fact that it is used by the England rugby team, as well as several club rugby and football sides, shows that there must be some health benefits, and it may be worth finding out more.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/2008/01/21/coconuts-the-new-super-food-86908-20292911/

Skin Care Treatment Products with Coconut Oil Are Great, But Beware of 'Derivatives'

Some skin care treatment product labels may be misleading regarding one of our favorite and most beneficial ingredients – the coconut. It’s well known by many people who prefer natural skin care treatment that manufacturers have added things to otherwise toxic products to make them appear safe and ‘natural’, but this is a twist you may not have discovered.The coconut, a staple in the diet of nearly one third of the world’s population, is used both internally and externally to promote good health. Because it is an antioxidant, it’s safe to eat, cook with and use as skin care treatment without fear of free radical damage.It aids digestion and absorption of nutrients, helps kills fungi, viruses and bacteria, improves thyroid function and cardiovascular health, boosts metabolism and energy, and helps us lose weight.When used externally, the coconut’s antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial properties help fight skin infection while reducing the symptoms of psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis, relieving dryness and flaking and helping to prevent sagging, wrinkles and age spots. It’s an excellent overall skin care treatment.However, the coconut has also been used to synthesize other skin care ingredients which, unlike coconut in its natural form, are toxic.The most common, used in almost every skin care treatment product available, is sodium laurel (sometimes called lauryl or laureth) sulfate (SLS). Most people who prefer natural products are aware of the dangers of SLS. It robs the skin of natural moisture, is absorbed very easily through the skin, and enables the penetration of other harmful chemicals. However, some skin care treatment product labels announce that their SLS is derived from coconut – which makes it look safe.The second ingredient to watch out for is Dioxane. On a label, it may appear as PEG, Polysorbates, Laureth, or ethoxylated alcohols. Its carcinogenic properties have been acknowledged for over 40 years, and it is warned against by the National Cancer Institute. It is also sometimes disguised with ‘derived from coconut’ type labeling.Coconut oil is now used in soaps, exfoliants, shampoos, and even deodorants. If you’ve got the real thing, and the product is free of other toxic ingredients, you’ve got something good. But beware of derivates.To be safe, many people simply use pure coconut oil directly on their skin – make sure you get virgin coconut oil that is ‘traditionally’ processed – but it’s not something you can easily wear all day. For all day protection, try a shielding lotion. A good shielding lotion locks in natural moisture and keeps out chemicals.Virgin coconut oil, used in salad oil or cooking and used topically will do wonders for your skin when combined with a good shielding lotion. In fact, they may be all the natural skin treatment you need to look and feel great.
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