Counter Chronic Fatigue with Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has been an age-old remedy in many cultures across the world, especially in tropical countries where it grows in abundance. Often referred to as the Tree of Life, every part of the coconut tree is useful, from its leaves, bark to its fruit. Recent research has focused on the ability of coconut oil to treat several health problems, particularly chronic fatigue.
Virgin coconut oil sourced from fresh coconuts has vital ingredients that promote wellness. These are:
- Lauric acid with antiviral antimicrobial and antibacterial properties
- Healthy saturated fats and medium chain fatty acids that are known to speed up metabolism besides being easy to digest compared to other oils
Compared to other oils, the fat in coconut oil is easy to digest and absorb, enabling the tissues transform it into energy.
How coconut oil helps?
Chronic fatigue is a complicated issue and can result in inflammation, memory loss and headaches and these can last for six months. The acute exhaustion felt by those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome has always been difficult to diagnose and treat. Even with adequate rest and sleep, the fatigue never goes away. Although research is ongoing, the exact cause is unknown. It is likely to be the aftermath of a viral infection, an immune system related problem or hormonal imbalance. Other factors such as age, stress and hereditary factors may also be responsible. The good news is that its symptoms can be treated.
What is true is the extreme pain that interferes with the daily routine. Naturally, this can affect the individual’s lifestyle and keep them from their social activities. For these people, coconut oil comes as a welcome relief.
Coconut oil has proven to be an effective remedy for chronic fatigue which is believed to be caused by viruses. It kills the virus that is believed to cause fatigue. Even though there is no single reason for chronic fatigue syndrome, some of the microbes that are believed to cause the condition can be eliminated with coconut oil, which, besides killing these organisms, also energize the body and speed up the metabolism. The nutrients of coconut oil are easily absorbed into the body, healing it and keeping it healthy.
The dosage is usually 3 or 4 tablespoons a day and is taken as follows:
- Orally, preferably cold pressed and cold processed organic Virgin coconut oil
- Substituting coconut oil as the cooking oil
- Eating the coconut kernel and milk
- Adding it to coffee, using it as butter
- Using it as a massage oil
Before going in for treatment, it is a good idea to get a thorough health check to rule out the possibility of other conditions with similar symptoms.
