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Eating Coconut OilMay Be "First DrugFree Way" toFight Off Candida Yeast
By Dr. Mercola
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with onestep,” said the ancient philosopher Lao Tzu. Andthis is certainly true when it comes to your health.Making a series of small, manageable lifestylechanges can significantly change your life for thebetter, and one such option to strongly consider isthe use of coconut oil.
Stash a jar of coconut oil in your kitchen pantry andone under your bathroom sink – and then read upon the many ways this rich and creamy oil can beused to benefit your health.
Coconut oil is one of the best, most stable oils touse for your cooking. It’s also wonderful added tosmoothies. You can use coconut oil as a naturalmoisturizer, as part of your hair care routine or as adeodorant. It can even help remove soap scumfrom your shower.
But, its uses don’t end there. From enhancing yourdigestive health to improving your teeth and gumcare and fighting off candida yeast, coconut oil isone health tool you won’t want to be without.
Coconut Oil Wages War AgainstCandida
Yeast known as candida albicans (C. albicans)normally live in your digestive tract. But if yourdigestive tract is imbalanced or “sick,” candida cangrow out of control, break down the wall of yourintestine, and enter your bloodstream, causingsystemic health effects including potentially deadlyinfection.
Candida overgrowth is very common in people withdigestive complaints, and coconut oil, which has antimicrobial properties, is an effective solution. Recent
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Story ataglanceMice fed coconut oil had a 10fold drop in thecolonization of C. albicans yeast in their gut
Coconut oil might provide an effectivealternative to antifungal drugs and likely couldhelp control the growth of C. albicans simply bybeing added to a patient’s regular diet
Coconut oil may benefit Crohn’s disease, colitis,and other digestive complaints while boostingteeth and gum health
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research published in mSphere found that mice fed coconut oil had a 10fold drop in the colonization of C.albicans in their gut compared to those fed beef tallow or soybean oil.
When the beef tallow mice were switched over to a coconut oil diet, it took just four days for their C. albicans intheir guts to drop significantly. According to the researchers, coconut oil might provide an effective alternativeto antifungal drugs and likely could help control the growth of C. albicans simply by being added to a patient’sregular diet.
They are hoping to conduct a clinical trial on using coconut oil to help hospitalized infants at high risk ofsystemic candidiasis. They continued:
“Using a mouse model, we showed that adding coconut oil to the diet could become the first drugfreeway to reduce C. albicans in the gut. More broadly, this model lets us study the interactions between ourdiet and the microbes in our body and the reasons why some of those microbes, under certainconditions, cause disease.”
Coconut Oil for Your Digestive Health
Coconut oil is easy on your digestive system and does not produce an insulin spike in your bloodstream, so fora quick energy boost, you could simply eat a spoonful of coconut oil or add it to your food.
Its mediumchain fatty acids (MCTs) also impart a number of health benefits, including raising your body'smetabolism and fighting off pathogens. Its MCTs are also easily absorbed in your digestive tract than thelonger chain fatty acids found in other fats, such as polyunsaturated vegetable oils (corn, soy, etc.).
In the case of Crohn’s disease, for instance, it’s been shown that adding longchain fatty acids to patients’feeding tubes worsens the condition, “whereas no deleterious effects of additional mediumchain triglyceridehave been identified.”
Other evidence of coconut oil’s digestive benefits can be found in a Gut study, which found MCTs improve fatabsorption in patients who have had their colon fully or partially removed. And in a study on mice, whendietary sunflower oil was partially replaced with coconut oil, the mice had reduced colitis and less intestinalinflammation.
MCTs also help your body absorb other nutrients. Among patients receiving total parenteral nutrition, thosewho received MCTs in addition to longchain fatty acids had double the absorption of vitamin E compared topatients receiving only longchain fatty acids.
Another animal study compared the effects of feeding coconut oil (a saturated fat) versus safflower oil (apolyunsaturated fat) on the absorption of carotenoids from tomatoes.
Coconut oil enhanced tissue uptake of tomato carotenoids to a greater degree than safflower oil, a benefit theresearchers also suggested may be due to coconut oil's MCTs. And as reported by the Weston A. PriceFoundation:
“Coconut oil is so beneficial for digestive health that years ago a person suffering from Crohn’s diseasewrote to ‘Dear Abby’ insisting that eating macaroons eliminated symptoms of the disease.
The macaroons contained sugar, white flour, bad oils, and guess what… six to eight grams of fats fromcoconut! Even amidst the bad ingredients, the fatty acids in coconut oil helped this person withCrohn’s!”
Coconut Oil for Weight Loss and Metabolism
MCTs are smaller than LCTs (longchain triglycerides found in most vegetable oils), which means theypermeate cell membranes easily and do not require lipoproteins or special enzymes to be utilized effectivelyby your body. Further:
MCTs are easily digested, thus putting less strain on your digestive system. This is especially important
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for those of you with digestive or metabolic concerns
MCTs are sent directly to your liver, where they are immediately converted into energy rather than beingstored as fat
MCTs in coconut oil can actually help stimulate your body's metabolism, leading to weight loss
There are numerous studies showing that MCTs promote weight loss, including one study that showed rats fedLCTs stored body fat, while rats fed MCTs reduced body fat and improved insulin sensitivity and glucosetolerance.
Yet another study found that overweight men who ate a diet rich in MCTs lost more fat tissue compared tothose eating a highLCT diet, presumably due to increased energy expenditure and fat oxidation from the MCTintake. Researchers concluded:
"Thus, MCTs may be considered as agents that aid in the prevention of obesity or potentially stimulateweight loss."
Coconut oil earns even more "points" because it's rich in lauric acid, which converts in your body to monolaurin– a compound also found in breast milk that strengthens immunity. Caprylic acid, another coconut fatty acidpresent in smaller amounts, is another beneficial antimicrobial component.
Coconut Oil for Healthy Teeth and Gums
Coconut oil is a safe, natural, and inexpensive tool to improve your oral health. Coconut oil has antibacterialand antiviral activity that makes it especially well suited for oral health.
Research even shows that massaging coconut oil into your gums for about 10 minutes daily (continued forthree weeks) significantly reduces decaycausing Streptococcus mutans as well as plaque.
In another study to test coconut oil's biocidal properties, the antibacterial action of coconut oil was tested in itsnatural state and after being treated with enzymes, in a process similar to digestion. The oils were testedagainst strains of Streptococcus bacteria, which are common inhabitants of your mouth.
They found that enzymemodified coconut oil strongly inhibits the growth of most strains of Streptococcusbacteria, including Streptococcus mutans. It is thought that the breaking down of the fatty coconut oil by theenzymes turns it into acids, which are toxic to certain bacteria.
It’s actually quite simple to make your own coconut oil toothpaste at home. The first recipe that follows, fromMindBodyGreen, makes a little more than one cup of toothpaste, which should last about three months. It canbe stored in your fridge for up to four months or at room temperature for seven to 14 days.
Homemade Peppermint and Coconut Oil Toothpaste
Ingredients
1/2 cup bentonite clay
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tsp. stevia (optional)
1 to 4 drops peppermint essential oil
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Preparation
Mix the clay and salt in a bowl. Add the water. Mix well.Add the rest of ingredients. Mix well again until it forms apaste. Store it in a jar with a lid. Every time you go to useit, spoon some onto your toothbrush. Dampen the pasteby putting your brush under some gently running water.Brush as usual.
Have You Tried Oil Pulling?
Oil pulling involves “rinsing” your mouth with coconut oil, much like you would with a mouthwash (except youshouldn’t attempt to gargle with it). The oil is “worked” around your mouth by pushing, pulling, and drawing itthrough your teeth for a period of about 20 minutes. When you’re first starting out, you may want to try it for justfive minutes at a time, or, if you have more time and want even better results, you can go for 30 to 45 minutes.
This process allows the oil to “pull out” bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other debris from your mouth. Once the oilturns thin and milky white, you’ll know it’s time to spit it out. As reported by the Indian Journal of DentalResearch:
“Oil pulling has been used extensively as a traditional Indian folk remedy without scientific proof formany years for strengthening teeth, gums, and jaws and to prevent decay, oral malodor, bleedinggums, and dryness of throat and cracked lips.”
However, oil pulling does appear to have a significant cleansing and healing effect, which is backed up byscience:
Oil pulling reduced counts of Streptococcus mutans bacteria – a significant contributor to tooth decay –in the plaque and saliva of children. Researchers concluded, “Oil pulling can be used as an effectivepreventive adjunct in maintaining and improving oral health.”
Oil pulling significantly reduced plaque, improved gum health, and reduced aerobic microorganisms inplaque among adolescent boys with plaqueinduced gingivitis
Oil pulling is as effective as mouthwash at improving bad breath and reducing the microorganisms thatmay cause it
Oil pulling benefits your mouth, in part, via its mechanical cleaning action. Researchers noted:
“The myth that the effect of oilpulling therapy on oral health was just a placebo effect has beenbroken and there are clear indications of possible saponification and emulsification process,which enhances its mechanical cleaning action.”
It’s worth noting that the above studies used sesame oil, which is traditionally recommended. However,coconut oil is likely far superior due to its antibacterial and antiviral activity. Many find that it tastes better, too.
How to Add Coconut Oil to Your Beauty Routine
Coconut oil is excellent when used in cooking or for oral care (you can even take a tablespoon or two a day asa health “supplement”), however it’s equally useful when used topically. Coconut oil can easily replace manyof the personal care products under your bathroom sink. Delicious Obsessions listed no less than 122 creativeuses for this household staple, including 21 DIY coconut oil skin care recipes. For example:
Makeup remover: Swipe on with a moist cotton ball. Wipe off with clean cotton ball or wet washcloth.
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Facial cleanser: Massage a dollop of coconut oil onto face and neck. Wash off with wet washcloth andpat dry.
Body scrub: Mix equal parts coconut oil with organic cane sugar in a glass jar. Use the scrub on dryskin prior to your shower or bath.
Facial scrub: Instead of sugar, mix coconut oil with baking soda, or oatmeal with a dash of cinnamon,for a gentle facial scrub.
Shaving lotion: Apply a thin layer of coconut oil on area to be shaved and shave as usual. The lauricacid in the coconut oil will also serve as an antiseptic for cuts that result from shaving.
Face and body moisturizer: You can use it either by itself or add your favorite essential oil. (Make sureyou're using a highquality essential oil that is safe for topical application.) You can also whip the
coconut oil with an electric mixer to produce a fluffy moisturizer that stays soft and spreadable even incooler temperatures.
When applied topically, coconut oil helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles byhelping to keep your connective tissues strong and supple, and aids in exfoliating the outer layer of
dead skin cells, making your skin smoother.
Eye cream: Apply a thin layer of coconut oil around your eyes to soften wrinkles and counteractthinning, sagging skin.
Cuticle cream: Simply rub a small amount of coconut oil around your cuticles to soften dry areas.
Deodorant: Applying a small amount of coconut oil directly onto your armpits can help keep odors atbay, courtesy of the oil's antibacterial properties. If you prefer, you can add a small amount of baking
soda, or make a homemade deodorant using coconut oil, baking soda, and arrowroot powder.
Bath soak: Adding coconut oil to your bath can help moisturize dry itchy skin (Make sure to scrub yourtub afterward to prevent slipping!). Make sure the water is warmer than 76 degrees Fahrenheit though;
otherwise the oil will turn to a solid.
Soap: Coconut oil is one of the base ingredients in many homemade soap recipes.
Lip balm: You can either apply a small amount of coconut oil as is, or make your own lip balm usingcoconut oil as one of the base ingredients. You can find all sorts of recipes online.
Insect repellent: Mixing coconut oil with highquality essential oils may help keep biting insects at baywhen applied to exposed skin. Effective choices include: peppermint, lemon balm, rosemary, tea tree
oil, neem, citronella (Java Citronella), geraniol, catnip oil, and/or clear vanilla oil.
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