Daily Note : Benefits of Coconut Oil

Benefits of Coconut Oil
It seems that everything now-a-days is coconut based!

• coconut oil
• coconut butter
• coconut shreds
• coconut water
• coconut milk and cream
• coconut flour
• and even coconut soy sauce
• Coconut (C. nucifera) belongs to the Arecaceae (Palmae) family and the subfamily Cocoideae.

The flesh of the coconut is very high in healthy fatty acids. The composition of fat varies depending on the type and processing of the oil. Medium-chain saturated fatty acids make up approximately 90% of coconut oil with a slight contribution of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and poly-unsaturated fatty acids.

What’s so good about Medium Chain Fatty Acids?

Medium-chain saturated fatty acids (MCFA’s) are easily digested, absorbed, and utilized by the body, while freely crossing the blood-brain barrier in the unbound form, which means it can be used by the brain as an energy source but also for neurological health.

What’s also great is that virgin (unrefined) coconut oil is affordable, readily available, delicious and completely natural. It’s also…

• Anti-carcinogenic (prevents the spread of cancer cells and enhances the immune system)
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-microbial/ Infection fighting (bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi, parasites and protozoa)
• An antioxidant (protects against free-radical formation and damage)
• Improves nutrient absorption (easily digestible; makes fat-based vitamins more available to the body – ie. vitamin A, D, E, K)
• Nontoxic to humans and animals
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  Coconut Oil and Topical Health Problems
  – when applied topically it is known for aiding, relieving, or even curing these health issues
  86. Acne – Often acne prone skin is actually too dry, which signals your glands to produce more oil and clogs the pores.
  87. Head Lice – topical application
  88. Allergies/Hay Fever – rub a little inside the nostrils for quick relief. The pollen will cling to the oil.
  89. Athletes Foot
  90. Toenail Fungus
  91. Back Pain and Sore Muscles
  92. Boils and Cysts
  93. Cellulite
  94. Circumcision healing – although I don’t support circumcision, coconut oil may help with healing.
  95. Decongestant – rub coconut oil on the chest and under the nose when congested from a cold or allergies
  96. Ear infection – place a few drops of coconut and garlic oil inside the ear twice daily for relief from pain. Also fights the infection itself.
  97. Genital Warts – genital warts often go away on their own after 2 years of the initial infection. Addition of topical coconut oil application over 6 month may be helpful
  98. Gum Disease, Gingivitis and Canker Sores – use as a toothpaste or rub directly on gums
  99. Herpes – applied topically and taken internally
  100. Hives – reduces the itch and swelling
  101. Pink eye – applied around and in the eye
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