Weight Loss Stimulating Properties of Coconut Oil
In the
1940′s farmers tried coconut oil to fatten their animals but discovered that it
made them lean and active and increased their appetite. Whoops! Then they tried
an anti-thyroid drug. It made the livestock fat with less food but was found to
be a carcinogen (cancer causing drug). In the late 1940′s, it was found that
the same anti-thyroid effect could be achieved by simply feeding animals
soybeans and corn.
Anti-Cancer Effects of Coconut Oil
In 1987
Lim-Sylianco published a 50-year literature review showing the anti-cancer
effects of coconut oil. In chemically induced cancers of the colon and breast,
coconut oil was by far more protective than unsaturated oils. For example 32%
of corn oil eaters got colon cancer whereas only 3% of coconut oil eaters got
the cancer. Animals fed unsaturated oils had more tumors.
When Albert
Schweitzer operated his clinic in tropical Africa, he said that it was many
years before he saw a single case of cancer. He believed that the appearance of
cancer was caused by introduction of the European diet to the Africans. Many
studies since the 1920′s have shown an association between consumption of
unsaturated oils and the incidence of cancer.
Coconut Oil for Skin
Coconut oil
is derived from the fruit of the coconut tree- the oval shaped coconut. The
coconut tree is also referred to as the “tree of life” because of the many
beneficial minerals and vitamins found in coconuts. Coconut oil is the natural
oil derived from coconuts. The oil is solid fat; it is white in color and
crystalline in nature. This oil is rich in fatty acids and it has many
benefits.
If you ask
your granny or any other elderly person for some skin care treatments then you
will definitely hear the name of coconut oil. Coconut oil is essentially pure,
one hundred percent natural and it is full of saturated fatty acids which make
it ideal for use in skin care products. Coconut oil is used till today in parlors
and spas as a mix for face packs and body scrubs and packs.
Coconut oil prevents premature ageing of skin,
it wards off damage from the sun, is helpful in the removal of dead cells, it
helps in the prevention of yeast infections on skin and it fights the
appearance of wrinkles and also discoloration of the skin.
Coconut oil
is an ideal conditioning and moisturizing product for both the hair and the
scalp. It may be used to treat all kinds of hair problems from dandruff to hair
loss. Regular use of coconut oil can make the hair stronger, longer and appear
thicker.
Source Of Energy
Coconut oil
yields a huge amount of energy when burned as it contains large amounts of
fats. It is being used prevalently as a biofuel in certain countries such as
the Philippines and is proving to be a viable energy source.
The coconut oil remains favorite with the people, who use it on regular basis for various purposes such as:
- Frying.
- Baking the pancakes.
- Shortening while making breads etc.
- To protect the skin from dehydration and dryness.
- To maintain good hair and scalp.
- To moisturize the skin.
- To clean the dust and other unwanted items from the ears.
- Improved, soft and healthy skin.
We are told that Coconut Oil:
- can reduce your risk of heart disease
- helps reduce inflammation and immune responses caused by allergies
- can boost metabolism and weight loss and promote a healthy thyroid function
- can lower your cholesterol
- can prevent other disease and routine illness with its powerful antibacterial, anti viral and antifungal agents
- Is easily digested even by those with stomach and intestinal problems such as Crohn's disease and IBS
- helps heal wounds and reduce acne
- promotes beautiful skin by protecting against free radical damage that causes aging and wrinkles
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