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Healing with coconut oil
By R. Valencia, S. Bismark
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:10:00 07/05/2008
MANILA, Philippines—A coconut diet can lead to a trim body! Cherie Calborn has written the book, “The Coconut Diet,” to explain the benefits we can get from the wonderful coconut.
She states: “Coconut oil is one of the reasons why Asians and people from the tropics—whose traditional diet includes coconut oil—are typically not overweight and don’t usually suffer from diseases that plague Westerners. The key to weight loss and vibrant health is in eating the right kind of fats (like those contained in coconut oil), avoiding refined carbohydrates, and consuming whole foods.”
Calborn reveals an intriguing fact: “The secret to weight loss is in the chain of molecules that makes up the fat of the coconut oil. Its fatty acids are known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which burn up quickly in the body. They’re a lot like adding kindling to a fire, rather than a big, damp log!”
Testimonials
Even better, one of the MCTs found in coconut oil is lauric acid, which has healing effects. Calborn explains: “When lauric acid is consumed—either in human breast milk or coconut oil—it forms monolaurin, a monoglyceride that has been shown to help destroy lipid-coated viruses, including HIV, herpes simplex, influenza, and cytomegalovirus, as well as a variety of bacteria. There’s also evidence that MCTs kill yeast infections.” But, the proof is really in the eating. Some testimonials:
“I’m a nurse working at a natural alternatives wellness center. I use virgin coconut oil as a foundational product for my clients. It’s one of the most powerful supplements I have worked with! I’ve been in the healing arts for 30 years. Most of my clients use three to four tablespoons of coconut oil per day. Results include improved immune system and energy level, stabilized blood sugar, improved thyroid function, weight loss, improved mental clarity and stability. Coconut oil should replace other oils in the diet—and it tastes great, too!” —Marie
“I suffered horrible pain and fatigue from fibromyalgia for 10 years. Pain pills weren’t much help—and they only added to the fogged-brain feeling. Five days after I started taking coconut oil, however, I became almost completely pain-free! I have not been diagnosed with thyroid problems, but I experienced many of the symptoms. Even that is much better, too. I lost 17 pounds within the first 10 days. I’m 60 years old, and I certainly never expected to get the results I did!” —Joyce
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