Well Beings will soon be adding Tropical Traditions Organic and Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil to our site. Once believed to be one of the "bad" fats, coconut oil is now known to be one of the highest quality fats for cooking and consumption. Beneficial to people and pets it is a must have addition to all our diets. To read about the many benefits of Coconut Oils' miraculous properties please
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Some of the benefits to our pets as outlined in the Whole Dog Journal's October 2005 article, "Crazy About Coconut Oil" are as follows: According to its advocates, when taken
internally, coconut oil:
- Reduces the risk of cancer and other degenerative conditions
- Improves cholesterol levels and helps fight heart disease
- Improves digestion and nutrient absorption
- Heals digestive disorders like Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, and colitis
- Contains powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agents that prevent infection and disease
- Relieves arthritis
- Prevents and treats yeast and fungal infections, including thrush and candidiasis
- Prevents and treats viral infections, including herpes, measles, and the flu
- Helps balance the body’s metabolism and hormones
- Promotes normal thyroid function
- Helps prevent or control diabetes
- Rejuvenates the skin and protects against skin cancer, age spots, acne, and other blemishes
- Helps prevent osteoporosis
- Reduces allergic reactions
- Supplies fewer calories than other fats.
Below is an excerpt from the March 2006 issue of the Whole Dog Journals article, "Is Cancer Prevention Possible?"
One of the simplest cancer-resisting supplements you can add to your dog’s food, according to Bruce Fife, ND, is coconut oil. Dr. Fife, the author of several books about coconut’s health benefits, recommends feeding dogs 1 teaspoon of coconut oil per 10 pounds of body weight per day in divided doses. That's 1 tablespoon (3 teaspoons) for a 30-pound dog and 2 tablespoons for a 60-pound dog.
"The medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil help treat or prevent all kinds of illnesses," he says, "and they have significant anti-tumor properties. Giving your dog coconut oil every day is inexpensive health insurance." Dried shredded coconut (the unsweetened kind) is an excellent source of fiber, another factor in cancer prevention. Try adding a teaspoon to a tablespoon of shredded coconut to your dog's home-prepared food. If feeding dry food, add a little water or soak the shredded coconut first.
Sounds like we should all go cuckoo for coconut!
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