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This is interesting.

This was copied from a list of health care professionals:

Last year Krispin, in her huge wisdom and generosity, posted to the list

the following memorandum that she sent out to her clients. It was very

dramatic in changing my understanding regarding coconut oil and its use,

and I have seen wonderful results both in self and with clients. I take

the liberty of re-posting here her entire protocol with all the

details. [Krispin, I hope it is still alright to do!]. And again, I

have to emphasize that we are talking about natural, unadulterated

coconut oil (such as in the Spectrum Organic, the VRP or the Now

presentations.). The coconut milk that I found locally in the Oriental

markets is called Bankok, and it is the only one coming from Thailand

and Asia that does not contain preservatives.

This shift in my understanding, thanks to Krispin and the ensuing

research that I have conducted on my own, and which I encourage all of

you to do, helped me arrive at the conclusion, that the good health in

Asian women attributed to soy by mainstream agribusiness, is actually a

result of high coconut consumption in those countries. I have been to

Southeast Asia, and although they eat SOME tofu, it is only a very small

portion of their food intake. Whereas coconuts and coconut oil and milk

are such huge staples.....

Something else I have discovered since: Coconut oil is a precursor to

Prognonolone. That is why, a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil per

day, or even eating some fresh or dried coconut, can and do act as a

hormone regulator, and have stopped hot flashes for many women.

Enjoy!

NOW FOR THE BIG NEWS-

I spoke this week with the renowned world expert on fatty acids and

degenerative diseases. Enig, PhD. is a respected researcher in

the field of fats and oils, especially the hydrogenated, partially

hydrogenated and trans fats. The latest findings coming down the

research channels around the fall of this year will implicate all seed

oils in the promotion of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity,

allergies, adrenal failure and stroke. The list of implicated oils

includes canola, soy, corn, safflower, sunflower and all hydrogenated

and partially hydrogenated fats and oils.

In the early 1900's 25% of our fats came from seed oils including

margarine and shortening and the rest from saturated, natural, no

hormone, NOT CORN OR SEED FED, beef, eggs, poultry, pork and dairy. By

the 1970's this proportion of seed oil intake had grown to 75% of daily

fat totals with natural saturated fats reduced to 25% of totals.

Changing from the safe, non-oxidizing saturated fats to the easily

oxidizable polyunsaturated fatty acids, has precipitated the tremendous

rise in degenerative diseases, all of which are associated with

oxidative free radical damage, and a higher need for all anti-oxidant

vitamins.

Reducing seed oils and using coconut milk or coconut oil as the staple

of the diet is reversing viral loads in HIV, eliminating all types of

Herpes virus and reducing or preventing other viral diseases including

the yearly 'flus' and measles.

Animals fed natural (not processed) coconut and coconut oils were unable

to grow tumors, malignant or benign. Coconut oil (as oil or in the

coconut milk) lowers cholesterol if it is high and raises it if it is

too low. Oil of coconut is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal

in the plant, in our gut and in our blood. In human HIV patients viral

loads have decreased from 950,000 to undetectable when just 1/3 can of

coconut milk is consumed twice a day.

The coconut oil or coconut milk must be un-preserved. Good brands are

Thai Kitchen or Bangkok. Equivalents are 2-3 tablespoons of the

unprocessed coconut oil daily or 1/3 can of the coconut milk twice a day

(5 ounces twice a day) or 1/2 coconut steeped, mashed and eaten daily.

Clients with hypo or hyper cortisol tests currently using this protocol

are showing an almost immediate response in adrenal restoration. With

just the alteration of the thiamin plus B-complex plus coconut milk

within a week day and night cycling of cortisol normalizes. Clients are

more awake, mood improves, energy greatly improves, sleep becomes normal

without melatonin, Relaxer or any other aid. Phosphatidyl serine is not

necessary. The coconut milk tastes great. If 'fats' bother your gall

bladder stretch out the servings over more meals. High intake of seed

oils contributes to gallstone formation but coconut oil or milk will

normalize gallbladder function over time.

In studies in coconut eating countries metabolic rates in both men and

women were found to be 25% higher than in the general US population.

This protocol, if adhered to, will not cause weight gain unless you are

underweight. If you are overweight, you will experience weight loss.

The type of fatty acids found in unprocessed coconut fat are readily

burned for energy without free radical damage.

Seed oils destabilize blood sugar levels and contribute to storage of

calories as fat. The thiamin, B-complex and coconut milk protocol

stabilizes blood sugar and enhances metabolism. This protocol is safe

for both type 1 and 2 diabetics, and any one experiencing stress induced

hypoglycemia.

These recommendations are in addition to any other supplements you may

already be taking. Please do reduce other fats in the diet when adding

coconut milk if your fat intake is already high.

The fats to use are:

* Coconut oil or fresh coconut or coconut milk, natural, without

preservatives, not hydrogenated.

* Butter or ghee, on food as needed or desired (but coconut oil or milk

can be used instead)

* Olive oil, extra virgin only, for cooking or salad dressing or

mayonnaise (make your own)

* Peanut oil and non-hydrogenated peanut butter, for cooking or eating

* Avocado oil, for salads, not for cooking

* Nuts and seeds in the whole, unprocessed state, alone or with other

foods. This includes the flax family. Flaxseeds or oil should only be

used fresh. Buy organic flaxseeds, keep them in the freezer and fresh

grind them in a coffee or seed mill on the day you use them. Light

roasting of some types of seeds is permissible. Other than sesame

tahini or peanut butter do not use nuts as 'butters'.

In descending order the previous fats are saturated, monounsaturated and

polyunsaturated. A final excellent source of the good fats is fish and

the old rule applies. Eat fish 3-4 times a week, fresh not frozen.

Though canned water pack white tuna may be used for a protein source it

is not a good source of the omega-3 fatty acids.

A suggested use for the coconut milk with breakfast,

* cook your eggs in it or

* put 1/3 cup in your protein and potassium smoothie (with added

flaxseed for fiber) or

* oatmeal cereal-

1 serving freshly made oatmeal, made with water

1/3 can coconut milk (about 5 ounces)

2 tablespoons flaxseed (makes about 4 tablespoons when ground)

2 heaped tablespoons non-fat cottage cheese or 1 scoop protein powder

(not soy based)

for protein raisins or dried blueberries or fresh fruit for more

potassium maple syrup (grade C the dark stuff) to sweeten This breakfast

provides protein, short and medium chain fatty acids for energy, complex

carbohydrates and fiber from the flaxseed and oatmeal for energy and

essential fatty acids from the flaxseeds for cell reproduction and

growth. It also contains an abundant supply of potassium and other

nutrients needed for regeneration and repair.

Avoid entirely, or as much as possible, in food preparation and packaged

foods:

* Safflower oil

* Soy oil and soy products (more on this in the next newsletter)

* Sunflower oil

* Cottonseed oil

* Corn oil

* Canola oil (never cook with this oil)

* Hydrogenated fats and oils

* Partially hydrogenated fats and oils

* Shortening Check packages to make sure what you are getting. Do not

miss on this one. In the next issue of the newsletter I will be

explaining my position on all of the above and giving the clinical

references.

What I have the time and space to tell you now is that the sooner you

switch your oils and fats the healthier you will be and the longer you

will live (barring an act of God or Satan).

ALL CURRENT RESEARCH DATA DECLARING THE HARMFULNESS OF COCONUT OIL

AND PALM OIL HAS BEEN COMPILED FROM STUDIES USING HYDROGENATED OILS.

THE CONCLUSIONS DRAWN IN THESE STUDIES CANNOT FACTUALLY BE APPLIED TO

THE USE OF UNPROCESSED TROPICAL OILS.

ALL HYDROGENATED FATS AND OILS, INCLUDING MARGARINE, SHORTENING AND ALL

OTHER HYDROGENATED AND PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS FOUND

IN COOKIES, CANDIES, BAKED GOODS, BOXED TO BAKE ITEMS, CANNED FOODS AND

MOST RESTAURANT FOODS CONTRIBUTE TO DEGENERATIVE DISEASES INCLUDING

HEART DISEASE, DIABETES, OBESITY, HYPERTENSION, STROKE, DEPRESSION,

HYPOGLYCEMIA, THYROID DISORDERS AND CANCER.

EVERY STUDY USING NATURAL, UNPROCESSED COCONUT AND PALM OILS FOUND A

NORMALIZING OF CHOLESTEROL, BLOOD SUGAR AND BLOOD PRESSURE. This is

also true of extra virgin olive oil, peanut oil and avocado oil.

COCONUT AND PALM OILS HELP TO PREVENT AND TREAT ALL VIRUSES.

TOPICALLY COCONUT OIL (AND COCONUT MILK) TREATS SKIN AND HAIR

INFESTATIONS AND INFECTIONS BY PARASITES, FUNGUS AND BACTERIA.

A final note: Coconut milk is not the juice from the inside of a young

coconut. That thin liquid is called coconut water. Coconut milk is

made by steeping the coconut and scraping out the meat, adding just

enough water to simmer and mashing the end product into a thick, creamy

(or milky) substance, coconut milk.

Thiamin normalizes carbohydrate utilization by supporting the enzymes

necessary to burn glucose and glycogen in the cell. The complete

B-complex is used to stabilize blood sugar and keep the body from going

into 'adrenal stimulating hypoglycemia'. Short and medium chain fatty

acids as found in coconut milk support cell energy as an alternative

fuel source as glucose and glycogen are recycled which further prevents

the dip into adrenal stress.

Expect more energy, less hunger, better mood and better sleep. If you

have HIV, CFSIDS, fibromyalgia, candida, CMV, herpes (any type),

hepatitis (any type) expect some initial sleepiness and then slow but

steady recovery. Make sure to continue your basic protocols but this

plan requires a much lower intake of anti-oxidants ao your program may

be modified. Hypoglycemia, with resulting adrenal stress and cortisol

stimulated utilization of proteins and long chain fatty acids for fuel,

is eliminated.

SOURCES: Thai Kitchens Coconut Milk from Whole Foods in SF Bay area.

Order by the case for a 10% discount OR Natural Value Brand also from

Whole Foods and also 10% discount by the case. Do not get the 'lite'

versions. If you are unable to access coconut milk, any brand without

preservatives, you may substitute coconut oil, 2 tablespoons a day total

per person, from Spectrum Oils or Now Foods. Now Foods 1-800-283-3500.

The oil can be used for cooking, baking or mixed in a smoothie.

April 16, 1999