HEALTH BENEFITS

I took an interest in Virgin Coconut Oil because of it’s anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. These properties come from the bioactive compounds contained in the Virgin Coconut Oil, specifically the compound Monolaurin and saturated fatty acids, Lauric and Capric Acid.

HOW I USE VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Virgin Coconut Oil to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation causes MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Virgin Coconut Oil into my beneficial diet, personal hygiene & body care, and medical care to do the following:

• Use It’s anti-inflammatory properties to help manage inflammation.
• Use It’s antioxidant properties to protect the cells of the body from oxidative stress, which is linked to disease, a major source of inflammation.
• Use It’s anti-bacterial, -viral, and -fungal properties to help fight infection, another major sources of inflammation.

So, Virgin Coconut Oil helps manage inflammation and sources of inflammation.

And managing inflammation, helps manage my MS.

RECIPES

I use Virgin Coconut Oil in my ARMOR PLATED COFFEE.

Feel free to check out my other recipes.

HAS VIRGIN COCONUT OIL HELPED ME?

Yes. I believe Virgin Coconut Oil has contributed to the anti-inflammatory nature of my beneficial diet. It’s also helped me successfully maintain my skin and oral health, manage my Candidiasis and Sinusitis, and treat minor cuts and abrasions. It’s helped me as both an extra special food and a natural remedy.

I have not witnessed or identified any other benefits, but i look forward to seeing what the future brings.

CAUTION

Virgin Coconut Oil can stain fabrics, so I’m careful when I’m handling it.

Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item.

Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions, especially drug interactions, when I try anything new.

Ingesting large amounts of anything can be harmful, so I always consume in moderation.

-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy

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