Coconut Oil for you Health

You have probably seen on Pinterest, many ways to use Coconut Oil not only for cooking and baking but also for your body and ailments.
At THIS site they have comprised many health facts using various sources over the internet.
Here is one of the reported cures from research they mention:

• VIRUSES/BACTERIAL INFECTIONS/FUNGUS/PARASITESStudies have found that coconut oil can kill viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses. It also kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases; Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections; Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites; Coconut oil may provide an effective defense against many parasites including giardia. Like bacteria and fungi, giardia can't stand up against MCFA found in coconut oil. Research has confirmed the effectiveness of MCFA in destroying giardia and possibly other protozoa. By using coconut oil every day, you may be able to destroy giardia. Another possible use for coconut is for the removal of intestinal worms. In India it has traditionally been used to get rid of tapeworms. In one study it was reported that treatment with dried coconut, followed by magnesium sulfate (a laxative), caused ninety percent parasite expulsion after twelve hours. In India coconut oil is also rubbed into the scalp as a treatment to remove head lice. 

Crazy stuff! Please visit the link for the site I mentioned above for a lot more interesting research they have found of Coconut Oil helping/curing various ailments.

Coconut Oil should not only be something that you keep in your everyday kitchen pantry, but is something that you should have in your "Prepper Pantry". It would be good to have Coconut Oil on hand for health benefits if something were to happen that made it difficult to get medication.

Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals. This information is based off of research from various sites on the internet.Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.