Coconut oil. You hear about it in the news. You read about it in magazines, books, and online. You probably have a jar of it in your pantry.
It is considered today’s superior “must-have” superfood and has an endless list of astounding benefits. It contains powerful antioxidants, elite fatty acids and other amazing properties to:
- Improve health conditions
- Aid weight loss efforts
- Add to beauty regimes
- Improves brain functions
- And much more!
Better Than Prescription Meds?
But there was a specific study that recently discovered yet another exciting benefit to add. It relates to a condition that affects millions of Americans. Arthritis. In fact, arthritis is a very general term for over 100 different conditions.
The National Institutes of Health recently posted the results from this specific study in India which showed that coconut oil reduced inflammation in arthritic mice. In fact, the results were so astonishing that the antioxidants which are found in the remarkable oil diminished inflammation better than today’s pharmaceutical drugs!
With so many prescription medications given for arthritis, some may relieve the pain but tend to come with a host of unwelcome side-effects such as:
- Stomach problems
- Ulcers and bleeding
- Heartburn
- High blood pressure
- Osteoporosis
- Weight gain
- Sleep problems
That’s why the researchers of this study decided to find a different method so patients could reduce their dependence upon harmful medications while seeking relief from daily pain and swelling.
A Warm, Soothing Massage
How, exactly can coconut oil ease your arthritic inflammation and pain while lubricating stiff joints? Simply warm the oil – please be careful that it doesn’t become too hot – and then massage it over the painful area. The oil will seep into your skin which enhances the blood supply to the area. In effect, it eases the pain and stiffness while reducing inflammation so you can feel better.
It’s natural. No negative side effects. Why not try some and see if it will work for you?
Dr. Ben Kim states, “Many people who have suffered with inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease have successfully used coconut oil for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.”
Not only does it have anti-inflammatory properties but it is very famous for its slimming side effects as the oil travels straight to your liver and is converted into energy. It is not stored as fat nor does it spike blood sugar levels.
Here is a delicious recipe to combat inflammation.
Coconut Oil Muffins
Slimming Coconut Muffins
(makes 12 muffins)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup oatmeal
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 cup non-fat milk
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
- Heat oven to 400F. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray or use liners.
- In large bowl mix flour, oatmeal, sugar, baking powder and raisins.
- In small bowl blend milk, oil, egg and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and stir until moistened.
- Fill 12 muffin cups 2/3 full and bake 18-20 minutes.
- Cool and remove from pan.