Coconut Oil for Health and Vitality - Antiviral,
Antimicrobial, and Anti-Obesity
"Coconut oil has a unique role in the diet as an important physiologically
functional food. The health and nutritional benefits that can be derived
from consuming coconut oil have been recognized in many parts of the world
for centuries. A review of the diet/heart disease literature relevant to
coconut oil clearly indicates that coconut oil is at worst neutral with
respect to atherogenicity of fats and oils and, in fact, is likely to be
a beneficial oil for prevention and treatment of some heart disease. Additionally,
coconut oil provides a source of antimicrobial lipid for individuals with
compromised immune systems and is a nonpromoting fat with respect to chemical
carcinogenesis." Mary G. Enig, Ph.D more
Raymond Peat, Ph.D. -
"The
anti-obesity effect of coconut oil is clear in all of the animal studies,
and in my friends who eat it regularly."
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When
coconut oil was fed as 7% of energy to patients recovering from heart attacks,
the patients had greater improvement compared to untreated controls, and
no difference compared to patents treated with corn or safflower oils.
Populations that consume coconut oil have low rates of heart disease. Coconut
oil may also be one of the most useful oils to prevent heart disease because
of its antiviral and antimicrobial characteristics. JAMA
1967 202:1119-1123; Am J Clin Nutr 1981 34:1552
Mary G. Enig, Ph.D - "Clearly, there has been increasing recognition
of health- supporting functions of the fatty acids found in coconut. Recent
reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about required labeling
of the trans fatty acids will put coconut oil in a more competitive position
and may help return to its use by the baking and snack food industry where
it has continued to be recognized for its functionality. Now it can be
recognized for another kind of functionality: the improvement of the health
of mankind."
Mary
G. Enig, Ph.D - "Approximately 50% of the fatty acids in coconut
fat are lauric acid. Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid, which has
the additional beneficial function of being formed into monolaurin in the
human or animal body. The antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal
properties of lauric acid and monolaurin have been recognized by a small
number of researchers for nearly four decades: this knowledge has resulted
in more than 20 research papers and several U.S. patents, and this past
year it resulted in a comprehensive book chapter, which reviewed the important
aspects of lauric oils as antimicrobial agents (Enig 1998). Monolaurin
is the antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal
monoglyceride used by the human or animal to destroy lipid-coated viruses
such as HIV, herpes, cytomegalovirus,
influenza,
various pathogenic bacteria, including listeria monocytogenes and helicobacter
pylori, and protozoa such as giardia lamblia. Some studies have
also shown some antimicrobial effects of the free lauric acid."
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Recognition of the antiviral aspects of the antimicrobial activity of
the monoglyceride of lauric acid (monolaurin) has been reported since 1966.
Some of the early work by Hierholzer and Kabara (1982) that showed virucidal
effects of monolaurin on enveloped RNA and DNA viruses was done in conjunction
with the Center for Disease Control of the U.S. Public Health Service.
These studies were done with selected virus prototypes or recognized
representative strains of enveloped human viruses. The envelope of these
viruses is a lipid membrane, and the presence of a lipid membrane on viruses
makes them especially vulnerable to lauric acid and its derivative monolaurin.
The medium-chain saturated fatty acids and their derivatives act by
disrupting the lipid membranes of the viruses (Isaacs and Thormar 1991;
Isaacs et al 1992). Research has shown that enveloped viruses are inactivated
in both human and bovine milk by added fatty acids and monoglycerides (Isaacs
et al 1991), and also by endogenous fatty acids and monoglycerides of the
appropriate length (Isaacs et al 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992; Thormar et al
1987). Some of the viruses inactivated by these lipids are:
One of the remarkable things about coconut oil is that it can help you
lose weight. Yes, there is a dietary fat that can actually help you take
off unwanted pounds. Coconut oil can quite literally be called a low-fat
fat.
Raymond Peat, Ph.D. -
.
- "The anti-obesity effect of coconut oil is clear in all of the animal
studies, and in my friends who eat it regularly."
Mary G. Enig, Ph.D - "Coconut oil has a unique role in the diet
as an important physiologically functional food. The health and nutritional
benefits that can be derived from consuming coconut oil have been recognized
in many parts of the world for centuries. A review of the diet/heart disease
literature relevant to coconut oil clearly indicates that coconut oil is
at worst neutral with respect to atherogenicity of fats and oils and, in
fact, is likely to be a beneficial oil for prevention and treatment of
some heart disease. Additionally, coconut oil provides a source of antimicrobial
lipid for individuals with compromised immune systems and is a nonpromoting
fat with respect to chemical carcinogenesis."
Traditionally, polyunsaturated oils such as soybean
oil
have been used for livestock feed because they cause the animals to gain
weight. These oils are made up of what is known as long chain fatty acids--the
kind of fatty acids that promote weight gain. (4)
Coconut
oil, on the other hand, is a saturated fat made up primarily of medium
chain fatty acids. Also known as medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), medium
chain fatty acids are known to increase metabolism and promote weight loss.
Coconut oil can also raise basal body temperatures while increasing metabolism.
This is good news for people who suffer with low thyroid function. There
have been scores of testimonies to this effect.
"Coconut Oil Doesn't Interfere with Thyroid Function (unlike soybean
oil) The origins of the American obesity epidemic can be traced to the
1970's when a concerted campaign against "harmful tropical oils" by the
American Soybean Association led to the elimination of coconut oil in virtually
all commercial cooking." Bruce Fife
Not all Fats are Alike. Replacing the fats you now eat with coconut
oil may be the wisest decision you can make to lose excess body fat. We
often think that the less fat we eat, the better. However, you don’t necessarily
need to reduce your fat intake, you simply need to choose a fat that is
better for you, one that doesn’t contribute to weight gain. You can lose
unwanted body fat by eating more saturated fat (in the form of coconut
oil) and less polyunsaturated fat (processed vegetable oils). One of the
remarkable things about coconut oil is that it can help you lose weight.
Yes, there is a dietary fat that can actually help you take off unwanted
pounds. Coconut oil can quite literally be called a low-fat fat. Westonprice.org
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One happy individual writes:
"I am just now jumping on the coconut oil bandwagon (about three weeks
now) and I’m really starting to feel GREAT! I have suffered from severe
migraines for the past 25 years, the last 15 becoming increasingly severe,
coinciding with the addition of soy and the” low-fat mentality” to my diet.
Nothing helped! I should be experiencing my pre-menstrual migraine by now
and instead I feel like I could climb Mt. Everest! Also I wondered if it
decreased the waist to hip ratio because mine has gone from 7.2 all my
life to 7 (or something like that). I think I had the sluggish thyroid
too, with a low body temperature of between 96 and 96.8. Now it’s starting
to climb for the first time in years. " V. Potter
Organic,
Unrefined, Cold-Processed, Virgin Coconut Oil Fresh Shores Extra
Virgin Coconut Oil is 100% organic, made from fresh-picked coconuts, and
contains no chemical additives or trans-fats. This coconut oil is marvelous
for cooking, eating alone, or even using on the skin. Its effects are legendary
in several places, especially in the Pacific nations.
Dr. Mercola - "I
have great respect for Dr. Peat's work. He is the main scientist that influenced
Dr.
John Lee with his work on progesterone.
Dr. Peat
does a terrific job of describing some of the reasons why you will want
to consider adding coconut oil regularly to your food. Dr. Peat is a biochemist.
" There seems to be good evidence that coconut oil is very good for thyroid
health. The article indicates that coconut oil will help overweight individuals
to lose the excess weight.
If there was an oil you could use for your daily cooking needs that
helped protect you from heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative conditions,
improved your digestion, strengthened your immune system, and helped you
lose excess weight, would you be interested?
No
such oils exists you say? Not so! There is an oil that can do all this
and more. No, it's not olive oil, it's not canola oil, or safflower oil
or any of the oils commonly used for culinary purposes. It's not flaxseed
oil, evening primrose oil, or any of the oils sold as dietary supplements.
It's not rare or exotic. It's ordinary coconut oil.
In
the Coconut Cures book you will learn about the amazing health benefits
of coconut oil, meat, milk, and water. You will find out why coconut oil
is considered the healthiest oil on earth and how it can protect you against
heart disease, diabetes, and infectious illnesses such as influenza, herpes,
candida, and even HIV. You will learn why coconut water is used as an IV
solution and how coconut meat can protect you from colon cancer, regulate
blood sugar, and expel intestinal parasites. Contains dozens of fascinating
case studies and remarkable success stories. You will read about one woman's
incredible battle with breast cancer and how she cured herself with coconut.
You will read how a medical doctor cured himself of Crohn's disease in
seven days. This book includes an extensive A to Z reference with complete
details on how to use coconut to prevent and treat dozens of common health
problems. The foreword is written by Dr. Conrado Dayrit, the first person
to publish studies showing the benefit of coconut oil in treating HIV.
But wait, isn't coconut oil a saturated fat? And isn't saturated fat
bad? because coconut oil is primarily a saturated oil, it has been blindly
labeled as bad. It is lumped right along with beef fat and lard with the
assumption that they all carry the same health risks. However, researchers
have clearly shown that the oil from coconuts, a plant source, acts differently
than the saturated fat from animal sources. The oil from coconuts is unique
in nature and provides many health benefits obtainable from no other source.
What Coconut Oil DOES NOT Do: * Does not contain cholesterol. * Does
not increase blood cholesterol level. * Does not promote platelet stickiness
which leads to blood clot formation. * Does not contribute to atherosclerosis
or heart disease. * Does not promote cancer or any other degenerative disease.
* Does not contribute to weight problems.
What Coconut Oil DOES Do: * Reduces risk of atherosclerosis and related
illnesses. * reduces risk of cancer and other degenerative conditions.
* Helps prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal (including yeast) infections.
* Supports immune system function. * Helps prevent osteoporosis. * Helps
control diabetes. * Promotes weight loss. * Supports healthy metabolic
function. * Provides an immediate source of energy. * Supplies fewer calories
than other fats. * Supplies important nutrients necessary for good health.
* Improves digestion and nutrient absorption. * Has a mild delicate flavor.
* Is highly resistant to spoilage (long shelf life. * Is heat resistant
(the healthiest oil for cooking. * Helps keep skin soft and smooth. * Helps
prevent premature aging and wrinkling of the skin. * Helps protect against
skin cancer and other blemishes.
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. In this book you will discover the many healing miracles of coconut
oil. Each health benefit is explained and fully documented by scientific
research.
"Dr. Bruce Fife should be commended for bringing together in this very
readable book the positive health benefits of coconut oil. The inquiring
reader will have a new and more balanced view of the role of fat and especially
saturated fats in our diet."--Jon Kabara, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Michigan
State University
The
Coconut Oil Miracle (Previously published as The Healing Miracle of
Coconut Oil)
A Natural And Delicious Alternative To Wheat And Grain That's Packed
with Dietary Fiber And Is A Good Source of Protein Too! Also, Coconut Flour:
The Secret Weapon to Managing Your Weight
Coconut flour is unlike any other consisting of 14% coconut oil and
58% dietary fiber! The remaining 28% consists of water, protein, and carbohydrate.
If you haven't tried coconut flour yet, here are some more excellent reasons
to start:
*
Coconut Flour is ideal for baking. It has fewer digestible (net) carbs
than other flours, and it even has fewer digestible carbs than some vegetables!
* Coconut Flour is gluten-free and hypoallergenic.
With as much protein as wheat flour, coconut flour has none of the specific
protein in wheat called "gluten". This is an advantage for a growing percentage
of the population who have allergies to gluten or a wheat sensitivity.
* Coconut Flour consists of the highest percentage of dietary
fiber( 58%) found in any flour. Wheat bran has only is 27% fiber.
* Coconut Flour can help you reach a healthy weight. Ideal
for those who follow a low-carb eating plan, coconut flour works well as
part of a weight loss program because it has high fiber, and foods with
high fiber can help promote a feeling of fullness.
Whoever said "you can't have your cake and eat it too" was definitely
in the dark about the benefits of coconut flour!
Try this delicious Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake recipe today. It's just
one of the numerous guilt-free treats you can make with our healthy and
delicious coconut flour that's sure to be a hit with your whole family!
Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake Ingredients:
½ cup Fresh Shores coconut oil
¼ cup Dagoba cocoa powder
¼ cup coconut milk
9 eggs
1 ½ cups Steviva Blend
¾ teaspoon Himalayan salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup sifted coconut flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
Melt coconut oil in a saucepan over low
heat or place jar in pan of warm water. (note coconut oil easily melts
and will congeal as it cools
Add Dagoba cocoa powder and coconut milk
and mix together. Remove from heat and set aside
In a bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, salt,
and vanilla.
Stir in cocoa mixtur
Combine coconut flour with baking powder
and whisk into batter until there are no lumps
Pour batter into greased 8x8x2 or 9x9x2-inch
pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until
knife inserted into center comes out clean
Cool and cover with frosting, (optional)
of your choice.
"Coconut
oil is transforming my health! Not only am I losing weight, but my
skin (more ashen and acne prone), hair (damaged with spit ends), and nails
(soft and brittle) are healthier. And it didn't take that long. I just
put the coconut oil in fruit smoothies in the morning. Imagine what health
improvements my body would have if I (and I will) increase my coconut oil
intake to cooking with it! Also, my biggest health success with coconut
oil has been that my immune system dramatically improving: way less fatigued,
sleeping less, hormones evening out, and able to ward off flu's/viruses/colds
much better. And, given my body's health in life so far, that speaks volumes!
Besides, I've applied much more from your knowledge, searched your site,
forwarded articles to friends/relatives, so much more has been utilized
by not only myself, but many others too. Kudos on natural health and helping
each of us take control of our own health again. Thank you, Dr. Mercola!
Bravo!" -J Newman; Monterey, CA
The
unsaturated oils in some cooked foods become rancid in just a few hours,
even at refrigerator temperatures, and are responsible for the stale taste
of leftover foods. (Eating slightly stale food isn't particularly harmful,
since the same oils, even when eaten absolutely fresh, will oxidize at
a much higher rate once they are in the body, where they are heated and
thoroughly mixed with an abundance of oxygen.)
Coconut oil that has been kept at room temperature for a year has been
tested for rancidity, and showed no evidence of it. Since we would expect
the small percentage of unsaturated oils naturally contained in coconut
oil to become rancid, it seems that the other (saturated) oils have an
antioxidative effect: I suspect that the dilution keeps the unstable unsaturated
fat molecules spatially separated from each other, so they can't interact
in the destructive chain reactions that occur in other oils.
To interrupt chain-reactions of oxidation is one of the functions of
antioxidants, and it is possible that a sufficient quantity of coconut
oil in the body has this function. It is well established that dietary
coconut oil reduces our need for vitamin E, but I think its antioxidant
role is more general than that, and that it has both direct and indirect
antioxidant activities.
Coconut
oil is unusually rich in short and medium chain fatty acids. Shorter chain
length allows fatty acids to be metabolized without use of the carnitine
transport system. Mildronate protects cells against stress partly by opposing
the action of carnitine, and comparative studies showed that added carnitine
had the opposite effect, promoting the oxidation of unsaturated fats during
stress, and increasing oxidative damage to cells.
I suspect that a degree of saturation of the oxidative apparatus by
short-chain fatty acids has a similar effect--that is, that these very
soluble and mobile short-chain saturated fats have priority for oxidation,
because they don't require carnitine transport into the mitochondrion,
and that this will tend to inhibit oxidation of the unstable, peroxidizable
unsaturated fatty acids.
When Albert Schweitzer operated his clinic in tropical Africa, he said
it was many years before he saw any cases of cancer, and he believed that
the appearance of cancer was caused by the change to the European type
of diet. In the l920s, German researchers showed that mice on a fat-free
diet were practically free of cancer. Since then, many studies have demonstrated
a very close association between consumption of unsaturated oils and the
incidence of cancer. Heart damage is easily produced in animals by feeding
them linoleic acid; this "essential" fatty acid turned out to be the heart
toxin in rape-seed oil. The addition of saturated fat to the experimental
heart-toxic oil-rich diet protects against the damage to heart cells.
Immunosuppression was observed in patients who were being "nourished"
by intravenous emulsions of "essential fatty acids," and as a result coconut
oil is used as the basis for intravenous fat feeding, except in organ-transplant
patients. For those patients, emulsions of unsaturated oils are used specifically
for their immunosuppressive effects. General aging, and especially aging
of the brain, is increasingly seen as being closely associated with lipid
peroxidation. Several years ago I met an old couple, who were only a few
years apart in age, but the wife looked many years younger than her doddering
old husband. She was from the Philippines, and she remarked that she always
had to cook two meals at the same time, because her husband couldn't adapt
to her traditional food. Three times every day, she still prepared her
food in coconut oil. Her apparent youth increased my interest in the effects
of coconut oil.
In the l960s, Hartroft and Porta gave an elegant argument for decreasing
the ratio of unsaturated oil to saturated oil in the diet (and thus in
the tissues). They showed that the "age pigment" is produced in proportion
to the ratio of oxidants to antioxidants, multiplied by the ratio of unsaturated
oils to saturated oils. More recently, a variety of studies have demonstrated
that ultraviolet light induces peroxidation in unsaturated fats, but not
saturated fats, and that this occurs in the skin as well as in the lab.
Rabbit experiments, and studies of humans, showed that the amount of unsaturated
oil in the diet strongly affects the rate at which aged, wrinkled skin
develops. The unsaturated fat in the skin is a major target for the aging
and carcinogenic effects of ultraviolet light, though not necessarily the
only one.
In the l940s, farmers attempted to use cheap coconut oil for fattening
their animals, but they found that it made them lean, active and hungry.
For a few years, an antithyroid drug was found to make the livestock get
fat while eating less food, but then it was found to be a strong carcinogen,
and it also probably produced hypothyroidism in the people who ate the
meat.
By the late l940s, it was found that the same antithyroid effect, causing
animals to get fat without eating much food, could be achieved by using
soy beans and corn as feed. Later, an animal experiment fed diets that
were low or high in total fat, and in different groups the fat was provided
by pure coconut oil, or a pure unsaturated oil, or by various mixtures
of the two oils. At the end of their lives, the animals' obesity increased
directly in proportion to the ratio of unsaturated oil to coconut oil in
their diet, and was not related to the total amount of fat they had consumed.
That is, animals which ate just a little pure unsaturated oil were fat,
and animals which ate a lot of coconut oil were lean. G. W. Crile and his
wife found that the metabolic rate of people in Yucatan, where coconut
is a staple food, averaged 25% higher than that of people in the United
States. In a hot climate, the adaptive tendency is to have a lower metabolic
rate, so it is clear that some factor is more than offsetting this expected
effect of high environmental temperatures. The people there are lean, and
recently it has been observed that the women there have none of the symptoms
we commonly associate with the menopause.
By l950, then, it was established that unsaturated fats suppress the
metabolic rate, apparently creating hypothyroidism. Over the next few decades,
the exact mechanisms of that metabolic damage were studied. Unsaturated
fats damage the mitochondria, partly by suppressing the reparatory enzyme,
and partly by causing generalized oxidative damage. The more unsaturated
the oils are, the more specifically they suppress tissue response to thyroid
hormone, and transport of the hormone on the thyroid transport protein.
Plants evolved a variety of toxins designed to protect themselves from
"predators," such as grazing animals. Seeds contain a variety of toxins,
that seem to be specific for mammalian enzymes, and the seed oils themselves
function to block protein digestive enzymes in the stomach. The thyroid
hormone is formed in the gland by the action of a protein digestive enzyme,
and the unsaturated oils also inhibit that enzyme. Similar protein digestive
enzymes involved in clot removal and immune function appear to be similarly
inhibited by these oils.
Just as metabolism is "activated" by consumption of coconut oil, which
prevents the inhibiting effect of unsaturated oils, other inhibited processes,
such as clot removal and immune function, will probably tend to be restored
by continuing use of coconut oil. Brain tissue is very rich in complex
forms of fats. The experiment (around 1978) in which pregnant mice were
given diets containing either coconut oil or unsaturated oil showed that
brain development was superior in the young mice whose mothers ate coconut
oil.
Because coconut oil supports thyroid function, and thyroid governs brain
development, including myelination, the result might simply reflect the
difference between normal and hypothyroid individuals. However, in 1980,
experimenters demonstrated that young rats fed milk containing soy oil
incorporated the oil directly into their brain cells, and had structurally
abnormal brain cells as a result. Lipid oxidation occurs during seizures,
and antioxidants such as vitamin E have some anti-seizure activity. Currently,
lipid oxidation is being found to be involved in the nerve cell degeneration
of Alzheimer's disease.
Various fractions of coconut oil are coming into use as "drugs," meaning
that they are advertised as treatments for diseases. Butyric acid is used
to treat cancer, lauric and myristic acids to treat virus infections, and
mixtures of medium-chain fats are sold for weight loss. Purification undoubtedly
increases certain effects, and results in profitable products, but in the
absence of more precise knowledge, I think the whole natural product, used
as a regular food, is the best way to protect health.
The shorter-chain fatty acids have strong, unpleasant odors; for a couple
of days after I ate a small amount of a medium-chain triglyceride mixture,
my skin oil emitted a rank, goaty smell. Some people don't seem to have
that reaction, and the benefits might outweigh the stink, but these things
just haven't been in use long enough to know whether they are safe. Treating
any complex natural product as the drug industry does, as a raw material
to be fractionated in the search for "drug" products, is risky, because
the relevant knowledge isn't sought in the search for an association between
a single chemical and a single disease.
While the toxic unsaturated paint-stock oils, especially safflower,
soy, corn and linseed (flaxseed) oils, have been sold to the public precisely
for their drug effects, all of their claimed benefits were false. When
people become interested in coconut oil as a "health food," the huge seed-oil
industry--operating through their shills--are going to attack it as an
"unproved drug." While components of coconut oil have been found to have
remarkable physiological effects (as antihistamines, antiinfectives/antiseptics,
promoters of immunity, glucocorticoid antagonist, nontoxic anticancer agents,
for example).
The cholesterol-lowering fiasco for a long time centered on the ability
of unsaturated oils to slightly lower serum cholesterol. For years, the
mechanism of that action wasn't known, which should have suggested caution.
Now, it seems that the effect is just one more toxic action, in which the
liver defensively retains its cholesterol, rather than releasing it into
the blood. Large scale human studies have provided overwhelming evidence
that whenever drugs, including the unsaturated oils, were used to lower
serum cholesterol, mortality increased, from a variety of causes including
accidents, but mainly from cancer.
Since the l930s, it has been clearly established that suppression of
the thyroid raises serum cholesterol (while increasing mortality from infections,
cancer, and heart disease), while restoring the thyroid hormone brings
cholesterol down to normal. In this situation, however, thyroid isn't suppressing
the synthesis of cholesterol, but rather is promoting its use to form hormones
and bile salts. When the thyroid is functioning properly, the amount of
cholesterol in the blood entering the ovary governs the amount of progesterone
being produced by the ovary, and the same situation exists in all steroid-forming
tissues, such as the adrenal glands and the brain.
Progesterone and its precursor, pregnenolone, have a generalized protective
function: antioxidant, anti-seizure, antitoxin, anti-spasm, anti-clot,
anticancer, pro-memory, pro-myelination, pro-attention, etc. Any interference
with the formation of cholesterol will interfere with all of these exceedingly
important protective functions. As far as the evidence goes, it suggests
that coconut oil, added regularly to a balanced diet, lowers cholesterol
to normal by promoting its conversion into pregnenolone.
Coconut-eating cultures in the tropics have consistently lower cholesterol
than people in the U.S. Everyone that I know who uses coconut oil regularly
happens to have cholesterol levels of about 160, while eating mainly cholesterol
rich foods (eggs, milk, cheese, meat, shellfish). I encourage people to
eat sweet fruits, rather than starches, if they want to increase their
production of cholesterol, since fructose has that effect.
Many people see coconut oil in its hard, white state, and--as a result
of their training watching television or going to medical school--associate
it with the cholesterol-rich plaques in blood vessels. Those lesions in
blood vessels are caused mostly by lipid oxidation of unsaturated fats,
and relate to stress, because adrenaline liberates fats from storage, and
the lining of blood vessels is exposed to high concentrations of the blood-borne
material.
In the body, incidentally, the oil can't exist as a solid, since it
liquefies at 76 degrees. (Incidentally, the viscosity of complex materials
isn't a simple matter of averaging the viscosity of its component materials;
cholesterol and saturated fats sometimes lower the viscosity of cell components.)
Most of the images and metaphors relating to coconut oil and cholesterol
that circulate in our culture are false and misleading. I offer a counter-image,
which is metaphorical, but it is true in that it relates to lipid oxidation,
which is profoundly important in our bodies. After a bottle of safflower
oil has been opened a few times, a few drops that get smeared onto the
outside of the bottle begin to get very sticky, and hard to wash off.
This property is why it is a valued base for paints and varnishes, but
this varnish is chemically closely related to the age pigment that forms
"liver spots" on the skin, and similar lesions in the brain, heart, blood
vessels, lenses of the eyes, etc. The image of "hard, white saturated coconut
oil" isn't relevant to the oil's biological action, but the image of "sticky
varnish-like easily oxidized unsaturated seed oils" is highly relevant
to their toxicity. The ability of some of the medium chain saturated fatty
acids in coconut oil to inhibit the liver's formation of fat very likely
synergizes with the pro-thyroid effect, in allowing energy to be used,
rather than stored.
When fat isn't formed from carbohydrate, the sugar is available for
use, or for storage as glycogen. Therefore, shifting from unsaturated fats
in foods to coconut oil involves several anti-stress processes, reducing
our need for the adrenal hormones. Decreased blood sugar is a basic signal
for the release of adrenal hormones. Unsaturated oil tends to lower the
blood sugar in at least three basic ways. It damages mitochondria, causing
respiration to be uncoupled from energy production, meaning that fuel is
burned without useful effect. It suppresses the activity of the respiratory
enzyme (directly, and through its anti-thyroid actions), decreasing the
respiratory production of energy.
And it tends to direct carbohydrate into fat production, making both
stress and obesity more probable. For those of us who use coconut oil consistently,
one of the most noticeable changes is the ability to go for several hours
without eating, and to feel hungry without having symptoms of hypoglycemia.
One of the stylish ways to promote the use of unsaturated oils is to refer
to their presence in "cell membranes," and to claim that they are essential
for maintaining "membrane fluidity." As I have mentioned above, it is the
ability of the unsaturated fats, and their breakdown products, to interfere
with enzymes and transport proteins, which accounts for many of their toxic
effects, so they definitely don't just harmlessly form "membranes."
They probably bind to all proteins, and disrupt some of them, but for
some reason their affinity for proteolytic and respiration-related enzymes
is particularly obvious. (I think the chemistry of this association is
going to give us some important insights into the nature of organisms).
Unsaturated fats are slightly more water-soluble than fully saturated fats,
and so they do have a greater tendency to concentrate at interfaces between
water and fats or proteins, but there are relatively few places where these
interfaces can be usefully and harmlessly occupied by unsaturated fats,
and at a certain point, an excess becomes harmful.
We don't want "membranes" forming where there shouldn't be membranes.
The fluidity or viscosity of cell surfaces is an extremely complex subject,
and the degree of viscosity has to be appropriate for the function of the
cell. Interestingly, in some cells, such as the cells that line the air
sacs of the lungs, cholesterol and one of the saturated fatty acids found
in coconut oil can increase the fluidity of the cell surface. In red blood
cells, which have sometimes been wrongly described as "hemoglobin enclosed
in a cell membrane," it has been known for a long time that lipid oxidation
of unsaturated fats weakens the cellular structure, causing the cells to
be destroyed prematurely.
Lipid oxidation products lower the rigidity of regions of cells considered
to be membranes. But the red blood cell is actually more like a sponge
in structure, consisting of a "skeleton" of proteins, which (if not damaged
by oxidation) can hold its shape, even when the hemoglobin has been removed.
Oxidants damage the protein structure, and it is this structural damage
which in turn increases the "fluidity" of the associated fats. So, it is
probably true that in many cases the liquid unsaturated oils do increase
"membrane fluidity," but it is now clear that in at least some of those
cases the "fluidity" corresponds to the chaos of a damaged cell protein
structure. (N. V. Gorbunov, "Effect of structural modification of membrane
proteins on lipid-protein interactions in the human erythrocyte membrane,"
Bull. Exp. Biol. and Med. 116(11), 1364-67. 1993.
Although I had stopped using the unsaturated seed oils years ago, and
supposed that I wasn't heavily saturated with toxic unsaturated fat, when
I first used coconut oil I saw an immediate response, that convinced me
my metabolism was chronically inhibited by something that was easily alleviated
by "dilution" or molecular competition. I had put a tablespoonful of coconut
oil on some rice I had for supper, and half an hour later while I was reading,
I noticed I was breathing more deeply than normal. I saw that my skin was
pink, and I found that my pulse was faster than normal--about 98, I think.
After an hour or two, my pulse and breathing returned to normal.
Every day for a couple of weeks I noticed the same response while I
was digesting a small amount of coconut oil, but gradually it didn't happen
any more, and I increased my daily consumption of the oil to about an ounce.
I kept eating the same foods as before, except that I added about 200 or
250 calories per day as coconut oil. Apparently the metabolic surges that
happened at first were an indication that my body was compensating for
an anti-thyroid substance by producing more thyroid hormone; when the coconut
oil relieved the inhibition, I experienced a moment of slight hyperthyroidism,
but after a time the inhibitor became less effective, and my body adjusted
by producing slightly less thyroid hormone.
But over the next few months, I saw that my weight was slowly and consistently
decreasing. It had been steady at 185 pounds for 25 years, but over a period
of six months it dropped to about 175 pounds. I found that eating more
coconut oil lowered my weight another few pounds, and eating less caused
it to increase. The anti-obesity effect of coconut oil is clear in all
of the animal studies, and in my friends who eat it regularly.
Raymond Peat, Ph.D.
Organic,
Unrefined, Cold-Processed, Virgin Coconut Oil Fresh Shores Extra
Virgin Coconut Oil is 100% organic, made from fresh-picked coconuts, and
contains no chemical additives or trans-fats. This coconut oil is marvelous
for cooking, eating alone, or even using on the skin. Its effects are legendary
in several places, especially in the Pacific nations.
Natural coconut oil--not the hydrogenated version often found in processed
foods--is a saturated fat, but not the kind your doctor has warned you
about. Studies have shown that this uniquely curative oil actually has
innumerable health benefits ranging from disease prevention to anti-aging.
Now, in his revised edition of the first book (The Healing Miracles of
Coconut Oil) to describe the therapeutic properties of coconut oil, Bruce
Fife offers a nutrition plan with dozens of tasty recipes that will allow
anyone to experience the healing miracles of what he deems the "perfect
food."
When taken as a supplement, used in cooking, or applied to directly
to the skin, coconut oil has been found to:
-
Promote weight loss
- Help protect against heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and
many other degenerative diseases
- Strengthen the immune system
- Improve digestion
- Prevent premature aging of the skin
"Coconut oil and it's associated Medium Chain Fatty Acids are indeed
true health miracles. They prevent and even reverse everything from infections
to viruses (including the flu) to germs and bacteria of many types. And
it does so far better than any medical drugs can, and without any side
effects what so ever.
Of all the lies and "half truths" being perpetuated by the medical establishment,
drug companies, the media and special interest groups, such as the American
Soybean Association (400,000 members strong), perhaps the biggest and most
deadly lie is that saturated fats are bad for you and that vegetable oils
(used for cooking and as preservatives for prepackaged foods) are healthy
for us.
"The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil" explodes these lies once and for
all, and provides concrete proof to support the author's conclusions.I
have been involved in the nutritional supplement and health food store
fields for 8 years, and I can honestly tell you this is the kind of information
millions of health-concious Americans are desperately seeking.Not only
will it be impossible for you to put this book down, you should show it
to everbody that you truly care about, especially those that suffer from
excessive weight, heart disease, cancer, diabetes and immune system disorders."
Wayne
Wasserman from Florham Park, NJ USA
Oil
Pulling / Swishing Therapy Oil pulling was developed
by Dr. Karach and presented in a paper claiming oil pulling can cure head-aches,
bronchitis, tooth pain, thrombosis, eczema, ulcers chronic sleeplessness
and diseases of stomach, intestines, heart, blood, kidney, liver, lungs
and women’s diseases. It heals diseases of nerves, paralysis, and encephalitis.
It prevents the growth of malignant tumors, cuts and heals them. learn
more
Other Natural Health Enhancers and Detoxifiers
that you should know about:
Dr. Jerry Tennant, MD, from the Tennant Institute of Integrative
Medicine, explains that the micronutrients and electrolytes in marine phytoplankton
are exactly what human cell membranes need to carry out their metabolism.
Not surprisingly, the composition of human plasma, or fluid surrounding
cell membranes, is similar to that of sea water. For three billion years
Marine Phytoplankton has supported virtually all living creatures in the
Ocean. It contains a unique combination of life sustaining nutrients
including; Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA), protein, chlorophyll,
vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Overdependence on land-based food
sources often lead to deficiencies in micronutrients and trace elements.
Marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting
and supporting all systems within the body. When the body is missing critical
components, it is unable to maintain the balance of these systems, and
malfunctions (disease) result. Scientific research indicates that
Marine Phytoplankton may be the most important food on Planet Earth. It
is nature's gift to assist us on our journey to optimal health and wellness
through balanced nutrition. "The future of Nutrition is found in
the ocean" - Jacques Cousteau more
The
chia
seed is one of the richest source of omega-3 oil and other
essential nutrients. They were the power food of the ancient Aztecs.
According to Spanish manuscripts, the Aztecs ate the Chia seeds to improve
their endurance - they called it their "running food" because messengers
could purportedly run all day on just a handful. more
Killer
Fats
Many studies have demonstrated a very close association between consumption
of unsaturated oils and the incidence of cancer.
Beware
of canola oil "Canola oil comes from the rape seed, which is part of the mustard
family of plants. Rape is the most toxic of all food-oil plants. Like soy,
rape is a weed. Insects will not eat it; it is deadly poisonous! The oil
from the rape seed is a hundred times more toxic than soy oil."
Health
Risks from Processed Foods and Trans Fats In this fascinating discussion nutritional expert Mary Enig, Ph.D.
is interviewed by Dr. Richard A. Passwater concerning the harm caused by
partially-hydrogenated fats that are present in processed foods.
Beware of
heated oils Heat
processed oils are toxic. Make sure to always get COLD PRESSED oils. (With
olive oil make sure its also "extra virgin") Always keep your oils sealed
and refrigerated.
Udo Erasmus' in-depth look at the oil industry and the processes that
turn healing fats into killing fats is unequaled. Learning about these
processes is essential to understanding why we must make certain food choices
to prevent and even reverse degenerative diseases including heart disease,
cancer and diabetes. In "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill," Erasmus has far
surpassed his original best-selling work, "Fats and Oils." From the way
our bodies assimilate fats and oils to the politics of health, Erasmus
shies away from nothing. Udo's book is an answer to health and nutrition
issues present in developed countries today. His comprehensive presentation
of what exactly happens at the moleculear level with foods that we (inhabitants
of developed countries) typically consume puts a unique perspective on
what our bodies need. His detailed treatment of trans-fats, essential fatty
acids, and other fats and oils makes perfect sense from when it comes to
analyzing the claims of the thousands of diet proposals one finds in print
and on line. His is a common sense approach, with the premise we are what
we "eat, drink, and breath." The acknowledgement that nutritional deficiencies
related to consuming "white grain, white sugar, and white fat" is enough
to stop and make anyone think about what they are actually putting into
their bodies, and what the effects are. With the rise of diabetes and other
disease related food consumption on the increase, the warning is stated
clearly. Having had grandparents, who ate in a way paralleling Udo's recommendations,
that live well into their 90s with minimal health issues, acts as a "proof
of concept" for me. I don't want to sound pushy by saying that everyone
should be reading this, but give it a try and draw your own conclusions.
The
Cholesterol Myths : Exposing the Fallacy that Saturated Fat and
Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease
The idea that too much animal fat and a high cholesterol is dangerous
to your heart and vessels is nothing but a myth. Here are some astonishing
and frightening facts. Cholesterol is not a deadly poison, but a substance
vital to the cells of all mammals. There are no such things as good or
bad cholesterol, but mental stress, physical activity and change of body
weight may influence the level of blood cholesterol. A high cholesterol
is not dangerous by itself, but may reflect an unhealthy condition, or
it may be totally innocent. Your body produces three to four times more
cholesterol than you eat. The production of cholesterol increases when
you eat little cholesterol and decreases when you eat much. This explains
why the ”prudent” diet cannot lower cholesterol more than on average a
few per cent. The reason why laymen, doctors and most scientists have been
misled is because opposing and disagreeing results are systematically ignored
or misquoted in the scientific press.
Myth: Heart disease in America is caused by consumption of cholesterol
and saturated fat from animal products.
Truth: During the period of rapid increase in heart disease
(1920-1960), American consumption of animal fats declined but consumption
of hydrogenated and industrially processed vegetable fats increased dramatically.
(USDA-HNI)
Myth: For good health, serum cholesterol should be less than 180
mg/dl.
Truth: The all-cause death rate is higher in individuals with
cholesterol levels lower than 180 mg/dl. (Circulation 1992 86:3:1026-1029)
Myth: Animal fats cause cancer and heart disease.
Truth: Animal fats contain many nutrients that protect against
cancer and heart disease; elevated rates of cancer and heart disease are
associated with consumption of large amounts of vegetable oils. (Fed Proc
July 1978 37:2215)
Myth: Children benefit from a low-fat diet.
Truth: Children on low-fat diets suffer from growth problems,
failure to thrive and learning disabilities. (Food Chem News 10/3/94)
Myth: A low-fat diet will make you “feel better . . . and increase
your joy of living.”
Truth: Low-fat diets are associated with increased rates of
depression, psychological problems, fatigue, violence and suicide. (Lancet
3/21/92 v339)
Myth: Americans do not consume enough essential fatty acids.
Truth: Americans consume far too much of one kind of EFA (omega-6
EFAs found in most polyunsaturated vegetable oils) but not enough of another
kind of EFA (omega-3 EFAs found in fish, fish oils, eggs from properly
fed chickens, dark green vegetables and herbs, and oils from certain seeds
such as flax and chia, nuts such as walnuts and in small amounts in all
whole grains.) (Am J Clin Nutr 1991 54:438-63)
Myth: To avoid heart disease, we should use margarine instead
of butter.
Truth: Margarine eaters have twice the rate of heart disease
as butter eaters. (Nutrition Week 3/22/91 21:12)
The Healing
Power of Flaxoil "A top European cancer research
scientist, Dr Johanna Budwig, has discovered a totally natural formula
that not only protects against the development of cancer but people all
over the world who have been diagnosed with incurable cancer and sent home
to die have actually been cured and now lead normal healthy lives." Robert
Willner, M.D., Ph.D.
"The human body cannot function properly without two polyunsaturated
fats - linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid. These fatty acids, which are
found in Flaxseed Oil are truly essential to normal cell structure and
body function. Some Conditions Improved by Omega-3 Oils: High Cholesterol
Levels - Prevention of Strokes and Heart Attacks - Angina - High Blood
Pressure - Arthritis - Multiple Sclerosis - Psoriasis and Eczema - Cancer
Prevention and Treatment - Allergies - Asthma - Calmness Under Stress -
Vitality" more on flaxoil
The
Healing Power of Borage Oil Borage has been used in connection with the following conditions: Eczema,
Infantile seborrheic dermatitis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Borage oil, extracted from the seed of the blue, star shaped borage
flower, is gaining much attention by alternative health practitioners and
mainstream medicine alike for its profound medicinal properties. Whereas
the oil is getting all of the credit, it is actually the oil's active component,
gamma linoleic acid (GLA), that has drawn the interest of researchers.
The majority of the early studies done on GLA, dating back to the late
1940's, were conducted with the oil of evening primrose.
Active constituents: Borage seed oil is the richest source of gamma
linolenic acid (GLA) and contains 20–26% GLA.
While GLA from evening primrose oil has been widely researched, scientific
evidence supporting the use of borage oil has been limited. Patients with
rheumatoid arthritis who received either 1.4 grams of GLA daily from borage
oil or placebo for twenty-four weeks experienced significant reductions
in such symptoms as tender and swollen joints after utilizing the oil.3
Borage oil has also been employed for atopic dermatitis (eczema) in
open clinical trials, with reductions in skin inflammation, dryness, scaliness,
and itch without side effects being reported.4 However, a controlled study
using 360 mg of GLA daily from borage in patients with atopic dermatitis
(3–17 years of age) was unable to reproduce these results.5 In another
open pilot study, forty-eight children with infantile seborrheic dermatitis
were treated with borage oil (0.5 ml) applied to the diaper region twice
daily.6 Within ten to twelve days, all the children were free from skin
lesions, even in the areas not treated with borage. Moreover, using the
oil topically two to three times a week kept the seborrhea in remission
until the patients were six to seven months old. There were no relapses
after the oil was discontinued.
How much is usually taken? For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,
the adult dose of GLA from borage is 1.4 grams daily for at least two months.7
Although one can try borage oil at a dose of 360 mg of GLA daily for eczema,
research has not successfully supported its use for this condition.8 Topically,
0.5 ml of borage oil can be applied to areas of seborrhea daily for two
weeks and then three times a week until the condition is stable.
The
Oil That Heals William McGarey M.D.
A
fascinating analysis of a medical doctor's research on and verification
of the healing properties of castor oil packs, first recommended by the
noted psychic Edgar Cayce as an adjunct for many ailments that resist traditional
medical treatment.
This natural oil has amazing healing properties. It has been used
in virtually every major civilization since antiquity for the cure of normally
fatal disabling conditions. In India, they called it erand. In ancient
Greece it was known as kiki. It is mentioned in the Bible and in the most
ancient Egyptian papyrus yet found. In Europe, in the Middle Ages, it was
used by some to cure the plague. They called it the "palma christi" or
the "hand of Christ." This extract of the castor bean is a safe, gentle,
easy to use remedy for virtually any illness - when it is used externally.
Testimonial of healing psoriasis with castor oil
Email Pegi metashankara@gmail.com Date: 10 Jan 2005
I had really bad psoriasis about a year ago (and since I was a small
child and I am 38 years old) and last April I began massaging castor
oil on my liver after each shower (daily) and I have seen a 90% reduction
in my psoriasis since that time. I didn't have the patience to do
the packs so I just do the daily massage and have seen amazing results.
I put about a dime size amount in my hand and without having dried the
area of my abdomen after my shower so that it is still moist, I massage
in the oil. I don't massage it for any real length of time - no more
than the time I spend massaging in other lotions into my skin. After a
couple weeks of 30 degree temperatures I have had a little psoriasis pop
up, but the amount is so minimal in comparison to what I have experienced
in the past that I am unconcerned and undaunted. I have also struggled
with endometriosis and have had physicians want to do surgery on me for
the condition. I do a full abdomen massage with the oil and my endometriosis
symptoms have greatly reduced as well. Castor Oil is also suppose
to help soften scar tissue. I have had 2 c sections and after 8 months
of using the castor oil, once was once a nasty thick and solid scar is
now almost imperceptible.
"Hemp seed is the richest source of EFA’s (essential fatty
acids) in the plant kingdom and contains a relatively low percentage of
saturated fats. The EFA’s in the oil and seeds promote cellular growth,
healthy skin, hair, and eyes, aid in immune response, disease prevention,
weight control, and even in cognitive functions. The human brain is 60%
fat; therefore the EFA’s are critically important to its proper function
and good health. EFA’s are also the raw material the body needs to produce
hormones, the body’s communication network for cellular activity. Hemp
oil supports the body’s detoxification process due to the fact that the
LA (linoleic acid) and ALA (Alpha- linolenic Acid) have the ability to
carry toxic substances to the surface of the skin, intestinal tract, kidneys,
and lungs where they can be eliminated from the body."
The
nutritional content of the hemp seed is impressive, offering 30% complete
and highly digestible protein and containing over 36% essential fatty acids,
which is 16% more than flaxseed. It is the best source of Omega 3, Linolenic
acid and Omega 6, Linoleic acid, as well as GLA, Gamma Linoleic acid (approximately
3%). Hemp seed contains protein, lipids, choline, inositol, enzymes, vitamins,
minerals, phospholipids, phytosterols, and all eight essential amino acids.
The amino acid profile is superior to soybean, human milk, and cow’s milk
(more
type
the word "hemp" in the search box of that site.)
Hemp
Plus Pure Beauty Oil Naturally enriched with Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's), Hemp Oil
is the most perfectly balanced oil available. Blended with Almond and Avocado
Oils for extra hydration. Absorbs quickly and evenly. (Hemp Oil, Primrose
Oil, Primrose Oil, Borage Oil, Black Currant Oil, Almond Oil, Apricot Oil,
Avocado Oil)
Dr. Budwig of Germany discovered years ago that Flax oil had to be cold
pressed to be effective as an immune stimulant for her cancer patients.
In olive oil, only the Extra Virgin is cold pressed. Other grades are processed
with varying degrees of heat. The only sure place to buy cold pressed oils
is in a health food store. The label must say “cold pressed.” High temperatures
damage oils by inducing lipid peroxidation which reduces the number of
unsaturated bonds.
Water therapy has been used for centuries to heal the sick.
Hydro- and hydrothermal therapy are traditional methods of treatment that
have been used for the treatment of disease and injury by many cultures,
including those of ancient Rome, China, and Japan. Water therapy has been
around for centuries. The ancient Greeks took therapeutic baths. Water
is an important ingredient in the traditional Chinese and Native American
healing systems.
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F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.
- "Every function inside the body is regulated by and depends on water.
Water must be available to carry vital elements, oxygen, hormones, and
chemical messengers to all parts of the body. Without sufficient water
to wet all parts equally, some more remote parts of the body will not receive
the vital elements that water supplies. Water is also needed to carry toxic
waste away from the cells. In fact, there are at least 50 reasons why the
body needs sufficient water on a regular, everyday basis. Without sufficient
water to constantly wet all parts, your body's drought-management system
kicks into action. The histamine-directed chemical messenger systems are
activated to arrange a new, lower quota of water for the drought-stricken
areas. When histamine and its subordinate "drought managers" come across
pain-sensing nerves, they cause pain. This is what I discovered in my research
that I mentioned earlier."
Benefits of Alkaline, Ionized
Water, by Dr. Hidemitsu Hayashi, M.D. Water has the ability to attract and accumulate bio-energy. It also
stores an energy memory of harmful or helpful vibrations to which it was
exposed in the past. Chlorinated tap water is polluted with non-biological
chemicals and negative energy imprints. It is also devoid of bio-energy
and so may be regarded as being badly polluted as well as 'dead'. Alkaline
living water is regarded by a growing number of health care professionals
as the best water to drink and is listed as a medical device in Japan for
the treatment of degenerative diseases.
Joseph
M. Price, MD - "Chlorine
is the greatest crippler and killer of modern times. It is an insidious
poison."
Albert
Schatz, Ph.D - "Fluoridation
is the greatest fraud that has ever been perpetrated and it has been perpetrated
on more people than any other fraud has." Professor
Albert Schatz, Ph.D. (Microbiology), Discoverer of streptomycin and Nobel
Prize Winner
Matthew Silver, MD
- "An associate in her early fifties who had suffered for many years from
the toxic effects of chlorine poisoning from inhaling vapors from
an over-chlorinated swimming pool. This had resulted in many severe
health challenges including extreme chronic fatigue and breathing difficulty
that kept her housebound and dependent on oxyn. Even minimal exertion led
to extreme shortness of breath. After just three days of drinking glyconutrients,
she reported that all of her symptoms improved dramatically and that she
was able to leave her house without oxygen and work in her garden, which
she had not been able to do in years." The sugars found on all Glyconutrients
(saccharides) also address the workings of the brain and nervous system
– from memory and sleep to anxiety and depression.
Safe,
toxin-free, Ionized,
Energized, Drinking Water helps to naturally flush toxins and acidic
waste from the body and is a powerful antioxidant. Ionized Water makes
more oxygen available to our cells than distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered
only, bottled or tap water and is the best possible drinking water. "Disease
and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of
purified water. Avoid it except in special circumstances." Zoltan P.
Rona M.D
Chemicals and Toxins
Are The Primary Cause of Illness, Disease and Obesity Substances that are toxic to our bodies come at us from all directions:
the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, the cleaning products
we use, and the metabolic waste produced inside us. Toxins build-up in
the body contribute to premature aging and chronic and degenerative diseases.
Dr. Steve Nugent, the past president of the American Naturopathic Medical
Association, reported recently that "in the typical American home there
are more toxins inside the home than outside the home! Your cells actually
contain over 400 new toxins that didn't even exist 45 years ago and we
are losing the battle against toxins!" It's a fact. There are increasing
amounts of toxins and chemical agents in the water we drink, the food we
eat and the air we breathe - they all contribute to the breakdown in cellular
communication and disease. more
Consumer Alert! - Raising
Public Awareness Most modern maladies are caused by prolonged
exposure to a combination of negative lifestyles and toxic environmental
factors, including junk food and malnutrition, pesticides, antibiotics,
microwaves, chemical pollution of food, water and air, lack of exercise
and chronic stress. These factors are further aggravated by the failure
of modern medicine to recognize them as agents of dis-"ease" and death
and the consequent failure to take preventative measures against them.
The
same chemical companies that produce toxic chemicals also produce prescription
drugs, veterinary medicines, a wide array of medical products. Families
with toxin induced illnesses often spend large sums for drugs and medical
treatment. This circle of profit is not conspiracy theory, but an easily
provable fact.
What you don't know can hurt you." Here's
a partial list of topics:
Microwaved food causes abnormal changes
in human blood and immune systems.
Cell Phones: Invisible Hazards in the
Wireless Age: An Insider's Alarming Discoveries About Cancer and Genetic
Damage
Steroids:(cortisone, prednisone): the
sleaziest of drugs.Doctors tell you that steroids only cause side effects
after many years. But new research shows that permanent damage is immediate
and devastating.
NutraSweet (aspartame). Aspartame accounted
for more than 75% of all adverse reactions reported to the FDA's Adverse
Reaction Monitoring System. Aspartame is a neurotoxin and teratogen (triggers
birth defects). It also triggers lupus. Dr. Roberts has declared aspartame
disease to be a world epidemic. (Aspartame is the technical name for the
brand names, NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure.)
Newest Research On Why You Should Avoid Soy:
Contrary
to popular belief that soy is a health food, evidence reveals that soy
consumption has been linked to numerous disorders, including infertility,
increased cancer and infantile leukemia, and precocious puberty in
children have been fed soy formula. (early maturation, such as breast development
and menstruation as early as 6 years of age)
Fluoride poisoning and autoimmune low-thyroid epidemic:Karilee
Shames, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nursing, points out that a major
environmental trigger of low thyroid is likely to be the fluoride
added to municipal water supplies.
Genetically engineered Bovine Growth Hormone in your
milk: why is it banned in Europe and Canada?
Dental amalgam:contains highly toxic heavy metal
mercury which is involved in ALS and MS, as well as many other "diseases"
Infant Circumcision: Circumcision is one
of the most painful procedures that can be performed on an infant.
evidence that soy consumption has been linked to numerous disorders, including
infertility, increased cancer and infantile leukemia.
Genetically Engineered Foods 1997 marks the entry
of a wide variety of unlabelled genetically engineered foods onto
supermarket shelves. Genetic tampering of our food supply threatens the
health of consumers and of the environment.
AIDS/HIV/AZT: lies, deceptions, genocide
and profiteering
...and much, much more! Visit Consumer Alert! for a resource of issues
that concerns your health and that of your love ones ENTERPublic
health Alert!
.
What
Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Why
are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the
world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands
of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually,
as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional
testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly
held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes
rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B
vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up
sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced.
More pictures of vaccine
damage available to view at the
CDC
website
In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles
asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood
through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic
diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international
magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy,
and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals
and the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and
chronic diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues.
Homeopathy
can be used successfully to prevent and treat smallpox, measles,
whooping
cough, chickenpox, and other ailments.
Would you allow big brother to enforce vaccinations on your kids? Government
Enforced Vaccinations Vaccination Tracking Registry - Government programs
that limit your choices -and your rights- in health care when it comes
to mandatory vaccination. These mandates last for 40 or so years
and they're impossible to repeal. Also, learn about Legal Requirements
and Exemptions
Are Vaccines Damaging Our Pets?
Routine Vaccination: Is
it really safe and effective? Most recently, an article
appeared in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
entitled "Are We Vaccinating Too Much?" Read about the comments of veterinarians who believe that vaccines are damaging our pets.
Home:
ShirleysWellnessCafe.com (aka: MyWellnessHouse.com) is a free educational
site site dedicated to help promote holistic health for you, your family,
and your animals.
Shirley was once a victim
of the never-ending flow of propaganda from the medical establishment who
wants to maintain a monopoly on the word "cure" and who wants us to believe
that we have no control over our own health and that our only hope to get
"well" is with drugs, surgery and radiation. You can read an account
of Shirley's
journey into health without drugs, surgery or radiation.
Leaders in Washington
are working to restrict your access
to dietary supplements - including the safe, effective, and affordable
vitamins, minerals, and herbs you depend on for your health. Your hard-won
natural health freedoms as guaranteed by the Dietary Supplement Health
and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 have come under attack by the
political
allies of pharmaceutical interest groups!" Watch the Whistleblower
doctors free videos
Prescription
for Disaster in-depth investigation into the relationships
between the pharmaceutical industry, the FDA, lobbyists, lawmakers, medical
schools, and researchers, and the impact this has on consumers and their
health care.
The
National Health Federation is an international consumer education,
health-freedom organization working to protect individuals' rights to
choose to consume healthy food, take supplements, and use alternative therapies
without government restrictions.
The
Natural Solutions Foundation (NSF) is a non-profit corporation devoted
to protect, preserve and defend our right to make our own health
choices based on what we, not the government, believe are the best
choices for ourselves.
The Truth
About the Drug Companies : How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It
"The medical establishment works closely with the drug multinationals whose
main objective is profits, and whose worst nightmare would be an epidemic
of good health. Lots of drugs MUST be sold. In order to achieve this, anything
goes: lies, fraud, and kickbacks. Doctors are the principal salespeople
of the drug companies. " Guylaine Lanctot, M.D.
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Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says
that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything
one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing the raw materials
to make new cells that function normally. These nutrients improve mental
function, and memory. They reduce depression, harmful effects of stress,
and mood swings. Profound Life-Giving Properties
of Marine Phytoplankton
The
Native Americans call it "Ee-Wah-Kee" meaning "The-Mud-That-Heals".
In addition to the role it plays as a potent detoxifier, therapeutic
clay has also been used extensively in the treatment of pain, open
wounds, colitis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, stomach ulcers, intestinal problems,
acne, anemia, and a variety of other health issues. more
Teas
Are One of The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs Teas can help fight depression
and anxiety, heal skin conditions and gastrointestinal disorders, regulate
hormone imbalances, improve your sex life, prevent illness, and help
you heal faster.
Many diseases and conditions for which we turn to modern medicine can also
be treated naturally with healing herbs. These treatments can be safer,
less expensive and possibly even more effective than traditional methods.
Dr.
Myklebust, MD: "Teas are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols which
are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other
diseases" More
MagnesiumTherapy
Magnesium helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart
rhythm steady, and bones strong. Dr. Sidney Baker - "Magnesium deficiency
can affect virtually every organ system of the body. With regard to skeletal
muscle, one may experience twitches, cramps, muscle tension, muscle soreness,
including back aches, neck pain, tension headaches and jaw joint (TMJ)
dysfunction." more
Chia
Seeds: The "Aztec" Wonder Food with Healing Power. The ancient Aztec
civilization used Chia seed to provide them with radiant health, endurance,
and boundless energy.
The
Healing Power of Original Himalayan Crystal Salt For centuries,
the energy/information content, in the form of vital mineral elements
locked away within these perfectly formed crystals of mineral rich salt,
were utilized by doctors for treating most every disorder known to humans,
and with unfailing success. Recently. this ancient knowledge was once again
uncovered by biophysicists and brought to light in the acclaimed book,
Water
and Salt, The Essence of Life , by Dr. Barbara Hendel and biophysicist
Peter Ferreira
A
growing number of holistic doctors, pediatricians and veterinarians use
transfer
factors as an alternative to, or in conjunction with conventional
medicine for their acute and chronic cases, including cancer and other
serious health conditions, with excellent outcome.
Dr. Rob Robertson, MD
- "There is no other product in a nutritional substance, nor a drug, that
has this kind of power and ability to affect our immune system. With the
increase of killer viruses, mutated germs, super-resistant germs, and food
contaminations, our only hope and defense, must lie within our own immune
system." Transfer factors and the immune sytem
Dr.
Howard Peiper MD "Our immune systems are under attack from toxic substances
that are everywhere - in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water
we drink. Serious disease doesn't just happen. The accumulation of toxins
compromises our immune system and wears the body down leaving us vulnerable
to all sorts of maladies. The body has an amazing ability to recover from
illness and restore itself if we give it the tools to work with."
learn more...
Raising
Public Awareness Most modern maladies are
caused by prolonged exposure to a combination of negative lifestyles and
toxic environmental factors, including junk food and malnutrition, pesticides,
antibiotics, microwaves, chemical pollution of food, water and air, lack
of exercise and chronic stress. These factors are further aggravated by
the failure of modern medicine to recognize them as agents of dis-"ease"
and death and the consequent failure to take preventative measures against
them. more
Albert Einstein said:
"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only
have four years left to live."
The future of the Internet
is up for grabs. Large and powerful corporations are lobbying Washington
to turn the World Wide Web into what critics call a "toll road," threatening
the equitability that has come to define global democracy's newest forum.
"The genius of the Internet was that it made the First Amendment a living
document again for millions of Americans," says Robert McChesney, a media
scholar and activist and co-author of OUR
MEDIA, NOT THEIRS. "The decisions that we're going be making ... are
probably going to set our entire communication system, and, really, our
entire society, on a course that it won't be able to change for generations."
learn
more on PBS: The Net at Risk
SecreSea
Nature's Beauty Secret Since the Dawn of Mankind This skin
care line contains timeless offerings from sea and land, using only the
highest-quality ingredients, extracts
and essential oils to rejuvenate and purify your skin. SecreSea generously
nourishes the skin with marine phytoplankton
and then adds aloe vera, lavender, CoQ10 and other 100% natural nutrients
to support healthy skin.
At
India Herbs, you will find the highest quality natural medicine based
upon 5,000 Year Old Ayurveda Medicine and formulated by a team of
doctors with extensive clinical experience to help with a wide range of
health conditions.
Stressed
out? Anxious? Worried? Panic Attack? Insomnia? Today's fast paced
living can translate into a highly stressful environment. Our bodies are
continually challenged physically and emotionally, in the workplace and
in our personal lives. Calmazon helps our body to relieve stress naturally.
It produces a calming effect by assisting the body's natural processes
and supporting its nutritional needs. learn
more
Optimal Prostate Health and
Prevention Measure to prostate enlargement.
Prostate Cancer: a drugless
approach
Homeopathic approach to impotence,
bladder infections, prostate problems etc.
The Male Andropause (like menopause)
Male Herbs for Impotence
Peter R. Breggin,
M.D - "The drugging of children has gotten
so out of hand that America is waking up to this. This is a national catastrophe."
more
Julian Whitaker M.D -
"Class
action lawsuits have been filed in Texas, California and New Jersey charging
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis, maker of Ritalin,
with conspiracy to create the psychiatric disorder known as ADHD in order
to fuel the market for their product." more...
Coconut
Oil - Health and Nutritional Benefits
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When coconut oil was fed as 7% of energy to patients recovering from heart attacks, the patients had greater improvement compared to untreated controls, and no difference compared to patents treated with corn or safflower oils. Populations that consume coconut oil have low rates of heart disease. Coconut oil may also be one of the most useful oils to prevent heart disease because of its antiviral and antimicrobial characteristics. JAMA 1967 202:1119-1123; Am J Clin Nutr 1981 34:1552
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