Tamilian Diet - Coconut oil.
Today's (December,1,2007) suppliment "Times Wellness" to "The Times of India, Bangalore edition" carries an interesting piece of information under their snippets "Health wise" under the caption "Coconut oil good for health". It is indeed some thing different from the usual "misconception" that Coconut oil is bad for health!
I give below the article for information:
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Coconut oil good for health.
" It is a general misconception that coconut oil is not good for health and adds unwanted fats in the body. In fact it is extemely beneficial for health and can be consumed as well as applied any where on the body from head to foot.
Organic coconut oil has properties that reduce cholesterol levels and also prevent thyroid-related ailments.
It is also very good for the hair. Regular oil massages in the scalp keep it free from dandruff, lice and lice eggs and other scalp diseases.
It prevents premature aging, sagging of the skin, and also helps in treating skin ailments like psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. It is often applied even on the babies' skins as it is the safest and does't cause any skin problems.
Coconut oil also helps in reducing weight and also aids in easy digestion. It increases the body metabolism rate which takes off excessive fat in the body.
It contains lauric acid which prevents cardiac problems and reduces the risk of injuries in the arteries preventing the onset of arteosclerosis.
This oil also strengthens the immune system as it has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. It helps in fighting diseases such as influenza, herpes, and even HIV.
It has healing properties and helps in the healing process by speeding up the repair of damaged tissues by forming a protective layer above the area affected. "
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Article available in TOI website
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/
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I shall be thankful if "Adiyen" could go through this and post his comments.
Regards,
Brahmanyan.
