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How To Use Coconut Oil To Help You Lose Weight

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:58:00 +0000

It may sound strange to say that a fat will help you lose weight, but it makes more sense than you think. Although much of the current medical establishment is pushing “low-fat” and ”no-fat” diets for cholesterol control and weight loss, our bodies require a certain amount of fat intake to maintain optimum health. Dietary fats are necessary for the transportation of fat soluble vitamins such as Vitamins A, E and D; the transportation of cholesterol to the brain (the brain requires some cholesterol to function properly) as well as to keep the skin supple and the hair healthy.

The use of a healthy, natural fat such as coconut oil, in moderation, actually promotes healthy weight and a healthy body in general. Coconut oil contains medium-chain fatty acids, which are more easily assimilated by the body than the long-chain fatty acids found in most of the fats in our diets, and thus are less likely to be stored as fat. Additional benefits of coconut oil for weight loss include:

1. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported a study that showed medium-chain fatty acids were three times more effective at raising the metabolism than long-chain fatty acids. Replacing long-chain fatty acids with medium-chain fatty acids was an effective method for weight loss, according to the research. Another study reported in this journal supported this conclusion, indicating that medium-chain fatty acids increase metabolism and help burn off stored fat.

2. Coconut oil slows down the digestive process, making you feel fuller for longer and minimizing snacking.

2. It also reduces blood sugar fluctuations. The more slowly carbohydrates are digested, the more slowly the resulting glucose enters the bloodstream. This results in the glucose being released over a longer period, reducing the chance of blood sugar spikes. (When large amounts of glucose enter the bloodstream, it triggers the release of insulin, which processes the glucose, and can cause a “crash”, which requires you to eat more to bring your glucose levels back up. This cycle encourages weight gain.)

3. Candida (the fungus responsible for “yeast” infections) overgrowth in the digestive tract can cause symptoms such as sugar cravings, fatigue, and weight gain; among many others. The medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil are converted into the anti-fungal agents monocaprin and monolaurin when acted on by digestive enzymes. This kills candida and supports both weight-loss and maintenance of the new, lower weight.

Replacing your usual cooking oils (and/or supplementing your diet) with healthier coconut oil will not only help you lose weight, but also become healthier overall.

( More info at http://www.revitaliseyourhealth.com/how-to-use-coconut-oil-to-help-you-lose-weight/ )

Experience the many benefits of coconut oil.

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:34:00 +0000

Virgin Coconut Oil Health Benefits explained by Dr Talbot

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:45:00 +0000

Improve your Immune System with Virgin Coconut Oil

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:24:00 +0000

Your officemate sneezes and immediately you are down with the flu. Your allergy to dust, pets, and seafoods limits your actions and interfere with your activities. These are signs that you have a weak immune system. Your body doesn’t need to suffer from all these hassles. Protect yourself with virgin coconut oil!

(from: www.thevirgincoconutoil.com)

The world hasn’t changed much. Prevention is still the best cure to stay healthy. But with the pollution getting worse and as the standard of living deteriorates, it seems to be getting more difficult.

Let’s face it; we are living in a very imperfect world. Everyday, we are exposed to thousands, even millions of germs, all set to be a nuisance in your daily activities. Having a weak immune system is like offering yourself to the attacks of these unseen bullies. It can do much more than keep you ill and uncomfortable. Frequent sickness can ruin your career and keep you from enjoying life to the fullest.

A Powerful Shield

The MCFA’s of virgin coconut oil is remarkable for its antimicrobial properties that kill harmful viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. This was discovered in 1966 by Jon Kabara Ph.D. in his effort to solve food preparation problems. When MCFA’s are digested, they are broken down into monoglycerides and free fatty acids. Coconut oil by itself cannot destroy disease-causing organisms. To activate antimicrobial properties, it needs to be digested first.

Important medium chain fatty acids present in coconut oil that possess antimicrobial characteristics are Lauric Acid, Capric acid, and Caprylic acid. Their monoglyceride form, monolaurin, monocaprylin, and monocaprin also hinder microbes from terrorizing the immune system. Individually, these fatty acids attack microbes differently. Some may be effective at killing a particular organism that cause fungus infections but is less effective in killing other microbes. However, their united activity will provide your body with a very powerful shield against diseases. Monolaurin (monoglyceride form of lauric acid) is considered to have the best antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial effect.

Human breast milk contains medium chain triglyceride (MCTs) that does not only serve as nourishment for newborn infants; it also protects the child from catching diseases. This is said to be similar to those found in coconut oil and has the same antimicrobial properties.

Say goodbye to sickness and poor health. Strengthen your immune system with virgin coconut oil!

Free your Body from Toxins with Virgin Coconut Oil

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:18:00 +0000

Pollutions, harmful chemicals, disease-causing germs and bacteria…all these unsafe elements penetrate our body without our knowledge. Excessive build up of these toxins inside the body results in many diseases. Virgin coconut oil is a good detoxifier that can keep you clean inside and out.

The Key to Total Wellness

An average person throws away 4 to 5 pounds of garbage a day. Imagine what will happen if garbage collectors fail to collect all our trash. Bad smells, tons of litter, spread of various illnesses, and overall disorder is sure to arise. The same phenomenon occurs in the human body. To cure yourself of sickness and to achieve perfect health, your first goal should be to eliminate these wastes.

The Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs) in VCO is antibacterial so it kills germs and bacteria that produce toxins in the body. Even the proliferation of harmful toxin like aflatoxin is stopped by the action of MCFA.

Virgin coconut oil also improve metabolism and strengthen the immune system. This makes the body‘s defense against poisonous substances stronger. An increase in metabolism also means an improvement in the body’s mechanism for eliminating wastes.

Toxins also produce free radicals which is the cause of various illnesses. Virgin Coconut Oil is chemically stable so it acts as an antioxidant that combats free radicals.

Taking 3 tablespoons of VCO a day and a health lifestyle has wonderful cleansing effect that will benefit your body in countless ways.

(from : http://www.thevirgincoconutoil.com/)

Coconut Oil May Help Fight Childhood Pneumonia

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:19:00 +0000

Virgin coconut oil, added to antibiotic therapy, may help relieve the symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia in kids faster than antibiotic therapy alone, a new study finds.

Children who received coconut oil therapy along with antibiotics had fewer crackles (a wheezing sound in the lungs), a shorter time with an elevated respiratory rate and fever, better oxygen saturation in the blood, and shorter hospital stays, according to the study.

"Earlier normalization of respiratory rate and resolution of crackles could also mean possible earlier discharge," said the study's lead author, Dr. Gilda Sapphire Erguiza, a pediatric pulmonologist at the Philippine Children's Medical Center in Quezon City.

The study's findings were due to be presented Wednesday at the American College of Chest Physicians meeting in Philadelphia.

Community-acquired pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is contracted outside a hospital setting. It is a serious infection in children and affects as many as 34 to 40 youngsters per 1,000 children in Europe and North America, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Lower respiratory infections are one of the leading causes of childhood mortality in developing countries, according to the AAFP.

The current study included 40 children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years old. All had community-acquired pneumonia and were being treated intravenously with the antibiotic ampicillin.

Half of the group was randomized to also receive oral virgin coconut oil in a daily dose of 2 milliliters per every kilogram of weight. The oil was given for three days in a row.

The researchers found that the respiratory rate normalized in 32.6 hours for the virgin coconut oil group versus 48.2 hours for the control group, according to the study. After three days, patients in the control group were more likely to still have crackles than those in the coconut oil group -- 60 percent of the controls still had crackles compared to 25 percent of the coconut oil group.

Those in the coconut oil group also had fevers for a shorter time, had normal oxygen saturation faster, and had shorter hospital stays, but Erguiza said these findings did not reach statistical significance.

How might the coconut oil work to ease pneumonia? Erguiza hypothesized that it may boost ampicillin's effectiveness because it contains lauric acid, which is known to have antimicrobial properties, she said.

One expert said the findings aren't definitive, however.

"This is a very interesting but small study. The jury's still out as to whether there's a real benefit here," said Dr. Daniel Rauch, director of the pediatric hospitalist program at New York University Langone Medical Center.

Rauch said he wouldn't discourage a parent from trying this treatment, as long as they were still using antibiotics, but he said it's important that children aren't forced to take virgin coconut oil, or any other oil for that matter. The concern, he said, is that if a child is forced to ingest something like coconut oil, and doesn't really don't want to, he or she may end up choking on it and aspirating the oil into the lungs, which is very dangerous.

In an effort to prevent some pneumonias from occurring in the first place, the Pneumococcal Awareness Council of Experts initiated a "Global Call to Action" on Oct. 24 to urge greater access to the pneumococcal vaccine in poor countries. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's journal, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the pneumococcal vaccine has been introduced in 26 countries worldwide, though none are low-income countries.

(http://health.usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/treatment/articles/2008/10/30/coconut-oil-may-help-fight-childhood-pneumonia)

Virgin coconuts oil prevent hipertension disease

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:26:00 +0000

TESTIMONIAL : VCO HEAL HIPERTENSION

The night is very fearful for Desi Baeddiana. Not because of the rapid of rain or voice thunder thundering in Bogor town oh Indonesia. But the obstetrician which is, Dr. Namrah sanin, in satria clinic Bogor. Give an advice ‘If your blood pressure fixed high like this, 170/100, your child can be die poisoned. If born possibly handicap that will be for a lifetime,” say Desi imitate the doctor utterance.

This is new first time happened. Pregnant time before, is never like this. “Normal permanent blood pressure 120/70,” say mother of 5 sons. According to desi since obstetrical age 1-7 month, she doesn’t experience health trouble. She is routine do health check for once in 2 week. Confused symptom, tense nape, and stiff of high bloods forerunners even also not experienced.

But, since obstetrical age in 8 month, happened boated in both foot/feet back. Feel the pain in bone not only she feels in foot/feet. Convulsively in buckling and stiff goes to the body. “All articulation feels pain also. Body tired quickly,” she said. Not only physical trouble, the emotion is also easy to explode. Sometimes she is angry to the children and husband without any reason.

So, one day she visits the colleague, Ati Suprobowati Suratman which has ovary cyst of stadium 4 in, Salak Hospital, Bogor. In there, she saw the VCO bottles which often drink by ati. “This is good also for high blood. Just try,” Dr. Joko Sulistyo (husband ati) said.

She even also follows Dr. Joko Sulistyo’s suggestion. Desi routine consumes VCO twice per day, each 1 tablespoon after sahur and broke fast. He also multiplies to eat fruits and vegetables. Flesh, Fatty food, and suitable lessened salt of doctor guide. After one week he drinks Virgin Coconut Oil condensation start to take place recovery. Foot/feet bloated started to minimize slowly. “Body becomes fit. Not be easy to get tired. Sleep even also well-sleep,” she said.

The time when holiday of idul fitri, she increase consumption virgin coconuts oil become thrice one day; morning, noon, and night. Two week then Desi checks her obstetrical condition to the midwife, number of tens meter shows 130/90. “Wow, this is excellent. Your blood pressure has gone down,” desi says imitate midwife utterance serving desi. The utterance makes spirit of life for women who birth in Surabaya 1966 return to shine. The Section, he can bear normally without having to spend expense of Rp. 3 million – 4 million for operation Caesar. Date of 23 Accurate December 2004, 3 day before tsunami disaster befall Aceh, Raihan Herdian, The 5^th son born healthy and is normal, with raihans body weight equal to 3.1 Kg. After some day after raihan borned, blood tension re- normal become 120/70. It is not strange consumption VCO already continued until now

(http://virgin-oil.blogspot.com/2007/11/virgin-coconuts-oil-prevent.html)

Top Model from Ford Model Use Virgin Coconut Oil

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:56:00 +0000

The Consumption Long Term Impact Of VCO in The Body

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:37:00 +0000

Relieve breathing– dilute phlegm and clean the respiratory tract and throat.

Ease defecation and urination – overcome constipation & uncomfortable urination no comfortable and remove toxin through excrement.

Increase the metabolism rate on the whole body cells– Virgin coconut oil will be diffused on as the energy component inside the body – your body will consider stronger.

In the ileum and colon, it destructs the spoilage organism like viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoan (worm). The digestion will achieve the maximum level.

Reduce the condition when easily hungry – when digestion achieves the maximum level, the body will gain more nutrition and energy.

Therefore body weight controlled – don't need to eat much and often.

Reduce body fat – the body weight decreases according to the suitability of the person's body.

Not easily infected by diseases – with the strengthening of the body immunity system.

Reduce the stickiness of the blood platelet – the stickiness of the platelet is the contributing factor of the plaque formation in the blood vessel.

Reduce the risk of heart attack and high blood pressure – avoid the formation of plaque in the blood vessel especially the blood vessel to the heart.

Speed up the process of repairing the damaged cells – restore the flexibility, tenderness and fineness of skin.

Reduce the cholesterol level – it does not contain cholesterol. Therefore it is the best alternative for other oils that have high cholesterol level.

Control diabetes - the pancreas is more efficient to secrete insulin while the cell work more efficient to diffuse the needed sugar.

Overcome degenerative disease and old age problem - the natural anti oxidant in virgin coconut oil is the free radical formation obstructer.

Not increase the stickiness level of platelet in the blood – overcome plaque formation in the vessel which is the factor of heart attack.

The body is more resistant to diseases because VCO has anti virus, anti bacteria, anti fungus and anti protozoan agents.

Restore the flexibility, softness of skin – it speeds up the process of building new cells, besides protects from ultra violet radiation.

Stimulate new hair growth and guard against dandruff –the hair cell will gain adequate energy and nutrients for maximum growth.

Prevent from allergy – virgin coconut oil acts as anti histamine agent.

Prevent the risk of cancer disease – virgin coconut oil destructs the presence of any pathogen. Therefore leucocytes can act maximally to destroy the cancer cells, because the leucocytes not capable to attack the pathogen organisms.

Overcome snoring – because the respiratory tract and uvula will be flexible and elastic due to the existence of new cells.

Kacip Fatimah (Labisia Pumila)

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:10:00 +0000

Kacip Fatimah (Labisia Pumila)

Kacip Fatimah is traditionally used to maintain a healthy female reproductive system, to help tighten and lubricate, and to enhance sexual function. Kacip Fatimah is rich in phytoestrogen and isoflavones, that may ease menopausal symptoms. Oak Gall is rich in antioxidants and is traditionally used as postpartum care to tighten the reproductive system.

In Malaysia, Labisia pumila is popularly known locally as “Selusuh Fatimah” (literally Fatimah’s childbirth medicine) and “Kacip Fatimah” (Fatimah’s betel scissors). The Labisia pumila roots were found to contain a benzoquinone derivative and mixture of resorcinol derivatives. Based on partial characterizations of some isolated compounds, a pelagonidin derivative and long alkenyl chain were suggested to be present.

Traditional Uses:

Kacip Fatimah has been traditionally used by the Malay women for many generations in childbirth in inducing and eases delivery, as a post partum medication to help contract the birth channel, to regain body strength, regulate menstrual cycle and avoid painful or difficult menstration, and to alleviate menopausal symptoms. The plant is traditionally boiled and the water extraction is taken as a drink. Other traditional uses include treating dysentery, rheumatism, and gennoehoea. It is also used as antiflatulence by helping to drive away and prevent the formation of gas. The plant will also help to firm and tone the abdominal muscles. Scientific studies have established that the medicinal properties and biological activities of Kacip Fatimah are due to the presence of phyto-estrogen (plant estrogen) that is naturally found in the plant.

The Labisia pumila is a small herbaceous under shrub that roots from the stem. There are few leaves which point upwards. The root is tough and woody with long primary roots and few secondary roots. The tip of the leaf is pointed with a base that is tapered or rather broad –rounded. The leaf has a slight odor and taste. The whole leaf is about 5-35cm long and 2-8cm wide finely toothed with numerous veins. It is of a dark green color on adaxial and lighter green on the abaxial. Flowers on the shrub are very small, generally white or pink, in spike like panicle of small clusters. They range from 6-30 cm long with sepals, petals and stamens. The petals wrap around and enclose the stamens. The fruit are about .5cm in diameter and are either bright red or purple.

Microscopic Characteristics of the Root and Leaf:

Root:

The fairly abundant sclereid, which occur singly are elongated rectangular in outline and have thickened, pitted walls, Lumen maybe present or absent. Starch is sometimes present inside the large lumen. The abundant starch granules are simple and spherical to oval or sometimes rectangular in shape. No bilium or striation is present. The abundant sclereids are found in large fragments.

Leaf

The fragments of the upper epidermis are composed of cells with straight or slightly sinuous walls; stomata are absent. The cells of the lower epidermis are rather more sinuous in outline, stomata are numerous, paracytic types. Both the upper and lower epidermis show numerous cicatrices where the peltate trichomes were attached: they appear as circular scars around which the epidermal cells occur in a radiating arrangement. The cicatric has an evenly thickened wall. The fairly abundant trichomes from the leaf epidermis are two types; the peltate and covering trichomes, which are found scattered in the powder. The covering trichomes are large with numerous thin walled cells radiating form the tip of the central axis. They show considerable variation in size and characteristic feature. The starch granules are not very abundant, they are found scattered but more usually are seen in masses in some of the parenchymatous cells. The granules are simple and spherical. No bilum is present. The very occasional fibre is thick walled with irregular lumen and few pits. They very few sclerid are found singly, individual cells are elongated and irregular in outline with moderately thickened walls and numerous pits. The prisms and cluster crystals of calcium oxalate are found scattered as well as associated with the fibre. They vary in size and are sometimes quite large.

According to Stone (1998), there are three varieties of Kacip Fatimah tin Malaysia that exist. They are Labisia Pumila var., alata L. pumila var pumila and L.pumila var Ianceolata. Each variety commands a different use and thus, it is important to ensure that the right variety is used in each case. Species identification is made difficult by the lack of difference in the leaves and petioles between var. alata and var. pumila. Thus, an efficient method of authentification needs to be developed.

Preliminary studies had been conducted previously on Kacip Fatimah using the agro forestry approach involving intercropping of Kacip Fatimah under rubber and rattan (pers. Comm. Khozirah Shaari). However, the planting of Kacip Fatimah as a monoculture crop has yet to be studied but nonetheless, these studies showed that Kacip Fatimah was best propagated by seeds or root cuttings. The plants thrive best in shady areas and non- waterlogged humus rich soil.

While being used by the indigenous people of Malay the Kacip Fatimah plant were usually boiled and the water soluble extract was taken as drink. Interest had recently been shown in the herbal preparation to determine its mode of action and potential pharmacological application. In the mean time commercial preparations as can drinks have been marketed without knowledge of the mode of action potential toxicity and side effects. Because it is given to women post-partum, the possibility of it being a phyoestrogen was considered highly likely. An earlier in-vitro study using human endometrial adenocarcinoma cells of the Ishikawa Var 1 line showed that extract of the rots of L. pumila var alata exhibited a weak but specific estrogenic effect on the cells, resulting in enhanced secretion of alkaline phosphatase. Recent studies in the Institute for Medical Research, the water extracts of Kacip Fatimah were able to displace estradiol binding to antibodies raised against estradiol, making it similar to other estrogens such as estrone and estriol. Binding to estrogen receptors are being investigated.

If they were phytoestrogens, the extract should also displace estradiol binding to the estrogen receptors. If they were phytoestrogens, the extract should also displace estradiol binding to the estrogen receptors. These phyestrogens will then have certain effects on the animals depending on whether they are full estrogen agonists, or antagonists, or partial agonists like clomiphene. It is also possible that Kacip Fatimah acts as estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS) like Tamosifen or Raloxifene which is active at certain tissues only (4,5). For example, Reloifene, being active only at the bones and lipids and not the breasts and uterus, commonly target tissues for estrogen action.

On the other hand, a lot more is know about estrogen receptors and how it causes effects at the cellular level. There are two isoforms, alpha(ERa) and beta (ERb) with 97% homology at the DNA binding site and 59% homology at the ligand binding site and more diverse at the or regions of the receptor molecule. Both isomers bind estradiol effectively and combine together or dimerized upon binding to estridol at the DNA binding site called the estrogen response element (ERE). The two isomers differ most at the so called Activation Function 1 and Activation Function 2 (AF1 and AF2) in the N- and C- terminus respectively. When E2 binds to the receptor binding domain, the AF2 is exposed and interacts with cofactors which help transmit the signal to the DNA (5, 6, and 7). Other mechanism of actions also exists in the tissues. Rather than dimerize, the ER may actually bind to DHA bound protein complexes such as activating protein-1 and causes transrepression.

The gene expressions are controlled by the AP-1 sites. The SERMS Raloxifene and Tamodifen for example stimulate the AP-1 with Era and ERb, while E2 stimulate the transcription only in presence of ERa. If ERb is present than the AP-1regulated transcription is repressed. (8) The E2 signaling action may also be modified by other signal transducing systems, independent of the ligand itself. Example, epidermal growth factor may cause phosporylation of the serine residues of the ligand itself. Example, epidermal growth factor may cause phosphorylation of the serine residues of the estrogen receptor at the AF-1 region and increase the transcription activity of the E2 ER binding (9). The action of estrogens may also be modified by enzymes which may convert the active E2 to inactive Estriol or Estone similar to the enzyme 11-βhydroxysteroid dyhydrogenase in the tissues which convert active cortisol to inactive cortisone (10,11).

In theory therefore, the phytoestrogens may have effects at the site of binding at both or one or other of the Estrogen receptor isomers, or act as an AF or as an activating protein or like EGF act by modulating the receptor molecule , or as a peripheral enzyme modulator such as 11 HSD. Recent studies at the IMR gave some clues to its mode of action. Given to normal female rats, the serum levels of estradiol E2 were unchanged but the level of free testosterone was significantly higher. In castrated rats, there were no significant effects on the levels of E2 or testosterone. This preliminary data suggest that Kacip Fatimah does not increase estrogen levels but instead cause increases in free testosterone from the ovaries and it does not work without ovaries. The increase in free testosterone may cause increase in libido and sexuality in women. This could be the effect that the women taking Kacip Fatimah are looking for! It also means the herb should not work in menopausal women if the effect is via increased production of testosterone from the ovaries. On the other hand, if it were to work by peripheral enzymes converting E2 to testosterone, then it is independent of the ovaries but still needs adequate levels of estradiol. In women without pituitaries the herb should not work unless the effect is like Clomiphene and causes increase in secretion of FDH from the pituitary, or by antagonizing the hormone. Inhibin produced by the ovaries at the pituitary level.

Clearly the potential effect of Kacip Fatimah as a SERM and any possible increase risk for breast or uterine cancer has to be considered. The following pharmacological studies, in-vitro and in-vivo are being proposed to determine the possible mechanism of actions of KF, and the clinical trials (phase I, II, III) would evaluate the physiological effects of Kacip Fatimah in women and support the basic research being carried out in the IMR.

Along with the above claimed uses and science. Other claimed traditional uses of the Kacip Fatimah plant include using it to effectively treat dysentery, rheumatism and gonorrhea. It is also used as anti-flatulence by helping drive away and preventing the formation of gas. By cleansing and avoiding painful or difficult menstruation it is used as an anti-dysmenorrheal. This plant will also help to firm and tone the abdominal muscles. All these properties and biological activity is due to the presence of phytoestrogens that is naturally found in the plant.

ANTIOXIDATIVE PROPERTIES FROM VARIOUS EXTRACTS OF LABISIA PUMILA (KACIP FATIMAH)

E.K. Khairul & I. Zhari

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Science Malaysia, 11800 Minden Pulau Pinang

A total of 24 extracts of L. Pumila was tested for antioxidant property using zanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory activity and radical scavenging activity. Among the tested extracts, four exhibited high XO inhibitory activity which were better than allopurinol(>70%) while others had moderate activity(>50%). Allopurinol, a known inhibitor of XO, was used as positive control. Water extract of whole plant was identified as the best extract was shown to be comparable to Quercetin (65%).

FEMALE REPORDUCTIVE TOXICITY STUDY OF AQUEOUS EXSTRACT OF LABISIA PUMILA VAR. ALATA IN RATS

M.F. Wan Ezumi¹, S.A. Sulaiman¹, M.N. Islam², A.W.M Suhaim¹& S.S.J. Mohsin³

¹Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, University Science Malaysia,16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan Darul Naim, ²Department of Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences, University Science Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan Darul Naim, ³School of Health Sciences, University Science Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan Dural Naim

The reproductive toxicity of the aqueous extract to lobelia pumila var. alata or kacip fatimah was evaluated in female Sprague Dawley rate. This study includes detection of potential adverse effects o the oestrous cycle, reproductive performance, post-natal growth and survival of offspring during lactation. Thirty-six female rats with consecutive 4 to 5 days oestrous cycle were assigned to 6 groups. One group of control together with 5 groups receiving 2,20,200,400 and 800mg/kg/day extracts were treated daily by gavaging prior to mating, mating period, gestation and lactation periods of 7 days. Results obtained revealed that L.pumila extracts did not alter the oestrous cycle in all rats. All the animals proceeded towards successful mating and pregnancies. All pregnant rats delivered normal. Animals that received extracts gave birth earlier than those in the control group. However, this observation was not significantly different. There were no test agent-related changes in the number of implantations, litter size and pup weights (males or females) both at birth and at 7 day post natum. Parameters measured such as pup sex ratio, live birth index, pup viability index and percentage of implantation death were also not significantly different. The slightly earlier delivery dates noted in the treated animals lend support to the traditional practice of using this herb in order to enhance and expedite labor in human. Further, these findings also indicate that water based extracts of l.pumila do not pose any significant reproductive toxicity in rats.

Revitalizing Moisturizer Labisia Pumila

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:05:00 +0000

Ejen antipenuaan Kacip Fatimah

Oleh Jami’ah Shukri, 2010/09/30

KHASIAT tumbuhan hutan kacip fatimah atau nama saintifiknya ‘Labisia Pumila’ sudah diketahui begitu berkesan sebagai ubat tradisional untuk mengekalkan sistem reproduksi yang baik wanita sama ada merangsang, memudahkan proses bersalin mahu pun perawatan selepas bersalin.

Malah, hasil kajian juga mendapati kacip fatimah ini boleh merawat penyakit buasir serta mengubati sakit dalam tulang serta meroyan.

Sebenarnya terlalu banyak khasiat yang boleh dirungkai menerusi pokok liar itu sebagai bahan alternatif dalam bidang perubatan selain untuk tidak terlalu bergantung kepada ubat moden.

Penemuan terbaru khasiat kacip fatimah ialah ia mampu menjadi ejen antipenuaan dan mencerahkan wajah. Penemuan itu terhasil menerusi kajian sekumpulan saintis daripada Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) dengan kerjasama Universiti Dongguk Korea Selatan.

Hasilnya, lahirlah produk hasil rumusan daripada kacip fatimah iaitu dengan menggunakan jenama ‘Labicea Revitalizing Moisturizer’ yang mampu melindungi sel kulit daripada kesan kerosakan akibat pendedahan pada sinaran matahari.

Pendedahan berterusan menyebabkan kulit mengalami proses penuaan pramatang atau dikenali sebagai proses foto-penuaan serta mampu meningkatkan sintesis kolagen.

Kacip Fatimah mengurangkan sintesis melanin (untuk pencerahan wajah) serta boleh bertindak sebagai ejen antiradang. Tumbuhan itu juga mengandungi kandungan antioksida yang lebih tinggi, lebih dua kali ganda daripada asid askorbik atau vitamin C.

Pengurus Cawangan Loji Pandu Kejuruteraan Kimia Kampus Antarabangsa UTM, Prof Madya Dr Azila Abdul Aziz, ketika membentangkan kertas kerja bertajuk ‘Abstrak Kacip Fatimah sebagai ejen antipenuaan’, di UTM, baru-baru ini, losyen pelembap ‘Labicea Revitalizing Moisturize’ itu adalah produk penjagaan kulit yang pertama di dunia menggunakan kacip fatimah sebagai bahan aktif antipenuaan.

Azila berkata, kajian awal mendapati kacip fatimah sangat berpotensi bertindak sebagai ejen antipenuaan.

“Kajian akan diteruskan bagi mengenal pasti komponen kacip fatimah yang bertanggungjawab terhadap antipenuaan.

“Selain itu, kajian lebih menyeluruh terhadap kesan kacip fatimah ke atas kulit manusia juga sedang dijalankan,” katanya.

Azila menambah losen kacip fatimah itu dapat merawat, menambah dan merangsang pertumbuhan tisu pada kulit yang rosak dan kurangan keanjalan akibat penghakisan kolagen.

Apa yang penting, Azila berkata, produk penjagaan kulit berasaskan kacip fatimah ini memberikan satu lagi alternatif kepada masyarakat khususnya wanita mengekalkan kecantikan dan mengurangkan kedutan wajah sebelum melangkaui usia sebenar.

Pengambilan bahan ini juga lebih meyakinkan kerana ia lebih dijamin lebih selamat, halal, menggunakan bahan ramuan asli, tanpa bahan pengawet yang meragukan selain sudah terbukti hasil kajian saintifik serta diuji.

Sumber: Berita Harian Online - Ratu http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/Ejenantipenuaankacipfatimah/Article

Benefits of Coconut Lotion

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:24:00 +0000

Many lotions and creams are predominately made of water. The moisture they provide is quickly absorbed into the skin. Another key ingredient is oil. The most ideal lotions contain oil that fights free radicals, such as coconut oil.

Significance

Coconut oil is a natural ingredient found in many lotions and creams. It protects the skin from damaging free radical formation, which can lead to age spots, wrinkled skin, and sagging skin.

Sun Protection

Coconut lotion is excellent for protection from the sun and after sun exposure. Coconut oil is absorbed into the skin and cell structure, limiting damage from excessive time spent in the sun.

Features

Coconut lotion not only brings relief to the skin, it also aids in its repair and healing. It penetrates the skin, leaving the skin smoother and healthier looking.

Function

Coconut lotion moisturizes and nourishes skin. It restores moisture levels to the skin and softens and soothes dry or damaged skin resulting from age, sun, inflammation, or injury.

Considerations

Coconut oil is readily absorbed in the skin and does not feel greasy. It is safe and effective for all types of skin and for all ages.

Potential

Coconut lotion is used to treat burns, wounds, rashes, skin inflammations, warts and athletes foot. Often recognized as a sun tanning cream and sunscreen, coconut lotion is also a good moisturizer and overall body

Benefit Of Coconut Oil Capsule

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:55:00 +0000

History

Coconut oil has been used by natives in tropical areas for thousands of years. The coconut palm tree was known as the "tree of life" within these traditional communities. However, research in the 1970s on coconut oil determined that its high levels of saturated fats made it an unhealthy choice. These studies were later found to be flawed because inferior grades of hydrogenated coconut oils were used in the experiments that were not representative of the properties in natural coconut oil.

Considerations

More recent research on coconut oil has concluded that while it does contain a high amount of saturated fats, the bulk of this fat has been found to be "beneficial fat." While beneficial fat sounds a bit like an oxymoron, saturated fats in the form of medium-chain fatty acids such as lauric acid have been found to positively affect many functions in the body. Not only are these kinds of fatty acids good for you, they can be tough to find in other oils, as all other vegetable oils beside tropical oils are completely devoid of them.

Effects

Because coconut oil contains an array of essential fatty acids, it can be effective for a broad range of health issues. While it has antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal and antibacterial qualities, one of coconut oil's most significant effects is on immune system health. Lauric acid is especially good for the immune system, and coconut oil has higher concentrations than any other source except mother's milk.

Benefits

There have been many reports that coconut oil can be effective for weight control. Studies have found that the essential fatty acids in coconut oil are more easily digested than other fats because they process directly in the liver. This process has been proven to increase metabolism and provide more immediate energy. Higher metabolism and increased energy--provided the extra energy is used for exercise--can both have a positive effect on weight control.

Types

Coconut oil is available in organic form and virgin form, but be wary of products labeled "extra virgin," because unlike with olive oil, there is no such thing as extra virgin coconut oil. It is just a marketing ploy. Coconut oil is hydrophobic, meaning it does not mix well with water, so choosing soft gel capsules which facilitate absorption is recommended

Coconut Oil for Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:35:00 +0000

Our hair is porous - the outer cuticle is arranged in layers like the shingles on a roof.When the cuticle is damaged by blowdrying, bleaching, coloring, perming, hard brushing or too much water or sun exposure, we see the damage as split ends, and coarse, brittle, dry hair that breaks easily.

Split ends mean the cuticle has worn away and that the inner portion of hair, called the cortex, is exposed, and frayed.

How to use coconut oil for hair conditioner:

The best way to apply coconut oil to your hair is immediately after a shower or bath, when the hair is still wet. It should not still be dripping wet, but more than slightly damp. It doesn't matter whether the coconut oil is liquid or solid (pure coconut oil solidifies at less than 76 degrees F, but it's still perfectly good).Take a small amount (about a half teaspoon for long hair, less for shorter hair) and put it in your palm. Rub your hands together and begin the application at the ends of your wet hair, using your oily fingers to distribute it evenly and lightly.

The trick is to use just enough so that the oil will penetrate the hair, without leaving an oily or greasy look. Use more at the ends, less in the middle and very little, if any at the roots.

Don’t use any oil near the roots if you want to avoid the greasy look.

Although the molecular structure of coconut oil is perfect for penetrating inside the hair shaft, and works beautifully with the natural hair proteins, its still easy to go overboard with the application, and end up with oily hair.

If you’ve applied enough to make the hair look oily, the only way to remove it is to re-wash the hair.

Coconut oil is also a great treatment for dandruff.

Whether the flakes are caused by dry scalp, or a fungal/yeast condition like seborrheic dermatitis, coconut oil will help, because it's a great moisturizer, and it's anti-fungal. Again, do scalp treatments when you don't have to go out in public, try overnight treatments (protect your pillow with a plastic bag covered with an old towel). The first time you try coconut oil for hair conditioning, pick a day when you can hang out at home.

It can take a bit of experimentation until you find the right dose for your particular hair, and the important thing is to be able to leave the oil in your hair once you have applied it.

(Source : http://www.candida-cure-recipes.com)

Coconut Oil - The Healthiest Oil on Earth

noreply@blogger.com (Hani) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:11:00 +0000

The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, maintaining cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and cancer, dental care, and bone strength. These benefits of coconut oil can be attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, and its properties such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, soothing, etc.

How is Lauric Acid Used by our body?The human body converts lauric acid into monolaurin which is claimed to help in dealing with viruses and bacteria causing diseases such as herpes, influenza, cytomegalovirus, and even HIV. It helps in fighting harmful bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes and heliobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as giardia lamblia. As a result of these various health benefits of coconut oil, though its exact mechanism of action was unknown, it has been extensively used in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicinal system. The Coconut Research Center has compiled various references on scientific research done on coconut oil.

Composition of Coconut Oil: Coconut oil consists of more than ninety percent of saturated fats (Don’t panic! First read to the last word. Your opinion may change), with traces of few unsaturated fatty acids, such as monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Virgin Coconut Oil is no different from this.

The Saturated Fatty Acids: Most of them are Medium Chain Triglycerides, which are supposed to assimilate well. Lauric Acid is the chief contributor, with more than forty percent of the share, followed by Capric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Myristic Acid and Palmitic.
The Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Linoleic Acid.
The Monounsaturated Fatty Acids: Oleic Acid.
The Poly-phenols: Gallic Acid, which is phenolic acid. These poly-phenols are supposed to be responsible for the fragrance and the taste of Coconut Oil and Virgin Coconut Oil is rich in these poly-phenols.
Certain derivatives of fatty acid like Betaines, Ethanolamide, Ethoxylates, Fatty Esters, Fatty Polysorbates, Monoglycerides and Polyol Esters.
Fatty Chlorides, Fatty Alcohol Sulphate and Fatty Alcohol Ether Sulphate, all of which are derivatives of Fatty Alcohols.
Vitamin-E and Vitamin K and minerals such as Iron.

Let us now explore the benefits of coconut oil in detail:

Hair Care: Coconut oil is one of the best natural nutrition for hair. It helps in healthy growth of hair providing them a shiny complexion. Regular massage of the head with coconut oil ensures that your scalp is free of dandruff, lice, and lice eggs, even if your scalp is dry. Coconut oil is extensively used in the Indian sub-continent for hair care. It is an excellent conditioner and helps in the re-growth of damaged hair. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair. It is therefore used as hair care oil and used in manufacturing various conditioners, and dandruff relief creams. Coconut oil is normally applied topically for hair care.

Stress Relief: Coconut oil is very soothing and hence it helps in removing stress. Applying coconut oil to the head followed with a gentle massage helps in removing mental fatigue.

Skin Care: Coconut oil is excellent massage oil for the skin as well. It acts as an effective moisturizer on all types of skins including dry skin. The benefit of coconut oil on the skin is comparable to that of mineral oil. Further, unlike mineral oil, there is no chance of having any adverse side effects on the skin with the application of coconut oil. Coconut oil therefore is a safe solution for preventing dryness and flaking of skin. It also delays wrinkles, and sagging of skin which normally become prominent with age. Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections. Therefore coconut oil forms the basic ingredient of various body care products such as soaps, lotions, creams, etc., used for skin care.

Premature Aging: Coconut oil helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties.

Heart Diseases: There is a misconception spread among many people that coconut oil is not good for the heart. This is because it contains a large quantity of saturated fats. However, coconut oil is beneficial for the heart. It contains about 50% lauric acid, which helps in preventing various heart problems including high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. The saturated fats present in coconut oil are not harmful as it happens in case of other vegetables oils. It does not lead to increase in LDL levels. It also reduces the incidence of injury in arteries and therefore helps in preventing atherosclerosis.

Weight Loss: Coconut oil is very useful in reducing weight. It contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that help in taking off excessive weight. It is also easy to digest and it helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and enzymes systems. Further, it increases the body metabolism by removing stress on pancreases, thereby burning out more energy and helping obese and overweight people reduce their weight. Hence, people living in tropical coastal areas, who eat coconut oil daily as their primary cooking oil, are normally not fat, obese or overweight.

Pancreatitis: Coconut oil is also believed to be useful in treating pancreatitis.

Digestion: Internal use of coconut oil occurs primarily as cooking oil. Coconut oil helps in improving the digestive system and thus prevents various stomach and digestion related problems including irritable bowel syndrome. The saturated fats present in coconut oil have anti microbial properties and help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc., that cause indigestion. Coconut oil also helps in absorption of other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Immunity: Coconut oil is also good for the immune system. It strengthens the immune system as it contains antimicrobial lipids, lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid which have antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties. The human body converts lauric acid into monolaurin which is claimed to help in dealing with viruses and bacteria causing diseases such as herpes, influenza, cytomegalovirus, and even HIV. It helps in fighting harmful bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes and heliobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as giardia lamblia.

Healing: When applied on infections, it forms a chemical layer which protects the infected body part from external dust, air, fungi, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil is most effective on bruises as it speeds up the healing process by repairing damaged tissues.

Infections: Coconut oil is very effective against a variety of infections due to its antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. According to the Coconut Research Center, coconut oil kills viruses that cause influenza, measles, hepatitis, herpes, SARS, etc. It also kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, etc. Coconut oil is also effective on fungi and yeast that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, etc.

Liver: The presence of medium chain triglycerides and fatty acids helps in preventing liver diseases as they substances are easily converted into energy when they reach the liver, thus reducing work load on the liver and also preventing accumulation of fat.

Kidney: Coconut oil helps in preventing kidney and gall bladder diseases. It also helps in dissolving kidney stones.

Diabetes: Coconut oil helps in controlling blood sugar, and improves the secretion of insulin. It also helps in effective utilization of blood glucose, thereby preventing and treating diabetes.

Bones: As mentioned earlier, coconut oil improves the ability of our body to absorb important minerals. These include calcium and magnesium which are necessary for development of bones. Thus coconut oil is very useful to women who are prone to osteoporosis after middle age.

Dental Care: Calcium is an important element present in teeth. Since coconut oil facilitates absorption of calcium by the body, it helps in getting strong teeth. Coconut oil also stops tooth decay.

HIV and Cancer: It is believed that coconut oil plays an instrumental role in reducing viral susceptibility of HIV and cancer patients. Preliminary research has shown indications of the effect of coconut oil on reducing the viral load of HIV patients (Reference).

Finally, coconut oil is often preferred by athletes and body builders and by those who are dieting. The reason behind this being that coconut oil contains lesser calories than other oils, its fat content is easily converted into energy and it does not lead to accumulation of fat in the heart and arteries. Coconut oil helps in boosting energy and endurance, and enhances the performance of athletes.

(This article is written by Kiran Patil, http://www.organicfacts.net)