{"id":136,"date":"2018-03-12T15:15:35","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T15:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/patrickcarpen.com\/nutrition-fitness-medicine\/?page_id=136"},"modified":"2018-03-12T15:15:35","modified_gmt":"2018-03-12T15:15:35","slug":"coconut-oil-benefits-whats-all-the-buzz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/patrickcarpen.com\/nutrition-fitness-medicine\/coconut-oil-benefits-whats-all-the-buzz\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Oil Benefits &#8211; What&#8217;s all the Buzz?"},"content":{"rendered":"Last updated: March 12, 2018 at 15:15 pm\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Photo by moho01\" src=\"http:\/\/patrickcarpen.com\/nutrition-fitness-medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/297\/2018\/03\/ea35b70d29f7083ecd0b470de7444e90fe76e7d719b9174693f6c7_640_coconut.jpg\" alt=\"coconut photo\" \/>Coconut oil has been used ever since creation as a therapeutic oil. Its almost miraculous powers range from curing headaches and eyestrain to reducing inflammation.<\/p>\n<p>But today, in the 21st century, the value of coconut oil is being rediscovered more and more. People are talking increasingly about this &#8220;wonder substance&#8221; of nature.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the coconut oil industry is booming now more than ever, especially the &#8220;virgin coconut oil&#8221; industry. People seem to prefer the coconut oil extracted &#8220;cold pressed&#8221; with maximum preservation of &#8220;nutrients&#8221; which may be lost through heating methods.<\/p>\n<p>Although any manner of extracting coconut oil will give you a product of intense value, the &#8220;extra virgin, cold pressed&#8221; coconut oil has been rated as the best with most natural properties, curative powers and nutrients intact.<\/p>\n<p>So what&#8217;s all the buzz about coconut oil? Are these rumors about its curative powers just rumors, or are they true? The truth: there is a lot of truth in what is being talked about coconut oil: the good things, that is.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a mere condensation of the myriad of benefits and uses of coconut oil:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Coconut oil has anti-fungal properties. It destroys fungal infections on impact and keeps them from coming back.<\/li>\n<li>Coconut oil strengthens the immune system. Taking a teaspoon a day can produce life-long results.<\/li>\n<li>Coconut oil burns fat and increases energy level.<\/li>\n<li>It helps to build muscles faster.<\/li>\n<li>Has been proven to stop and regrow falling hair in many cases &#8211; but this depends largely on the underlying cause of the hair loss.<\/li>\n<li>Applying coconut oil to the head has been proven to cure and prevent headaches.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s has strong antiviral properties &#8211; ingested into the body is metabolized by the body and destroys viruses in the bloodstream.<\/li>\n<li>Antimicrobial.<\/li>\n<li>Good for the skin &#8211; apply coconut oil to the face hands and anywhere else for clearer, smoother skin.<\/li>\n<li>Strong antibacterial properties &#8211; Gets rid of bacterial infections.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthens memory.<\/li>\n<li>Deters Alzheimer.<\/li>\n<li>Curbs appetite &#8211; for those looking to lose weight.<\/li>\n<li>Cures Urinary Tract Infections.<\/li>\n<li>Cures Kidney Infections.<\/li>\n<li>Protects against liver damage.<\/li>\n<li>Promotes heart health.<\/li>\n<li>Increases healthy cholesterol levels.<\/li>\n<li>Converts bad cholesterol into good cholesterol.<\/li>\n<li>Lowers the risk of heart disease.<\/li>\n<li>Protects against UV rays when applied to the skin.<\/li>\n<li>Improves digestion.<\/li>\n<li>Heals chapped lips.<\/li>\n<li>Has been proven to destroy and prevent cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li>Reduces the risk of seizures.<\/li>\n<li>Helps to prevent insulin resistance thereby deterring the onset of type 2 diabetes.<\/li>\n<li>Effectively treats arthritis.<\/li>\n<li>Has anti-inflammatory properties.<\/li>\n<li>Good for massaging.<\/li>\n<li>Reduces and eliminates aches and pains about the body.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now there&#8217;s 30 great reasons to grab a bottle of good, healthy organic coconut oil today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coconut oil has been used ever since creation as a therapeutic oil. 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