Yeast infections affect 40 million Americans each year, representing more than 12% of the American population. Many people think that a yeast infection is something that affects women. However, the truth is that both men and women get yeast infections. Sometimes couples can even exchange them during intimacy.
Another facet of yeast infections that many may not realize?
These infections can occur in many parts of the body, such as the mouth, ears, throat, and skin folds. Worse yet, candida can manifest itself within the body, in the urinary tract, digestive system, and kidneys. Yeast grows, forming roots in organs. This leads to leaky gut syndrome, ulcers, and a general impairment of the organs’ ability to function.
Often times, a disruption in the function of an organ causes stress on the body as a whole. Internal yeast infections lead to general physical stress that causes fatigue and muscle aches. Similar to fermentation, the byproduct of yeast is a toxin that is released into the body.
Coconut oil has amazing properties to fight both internal and external fungal infections. For starters, coconut oil contains lauric acid, a powerful substance that affects yeast cell walls. When the two come into contact, the yeast cell walls break down, weakening the yeast so much that it cannot survive.
A gradual increase in dosage is recommended for ingesting coconut oil. Starting with a couple of teaspoons per day and then gradually working up to four tablespoons per day is a common approach.
A big advantage over coconut oil? Tastes good. You can include it in a variety of foods including: smoothies and curries. It is an excellent substitute for standard cooking oil with high heat tolerance and long shelf life. Use it in place of butter on toast to give your bread a nutty flavor. Or be hard and take it as it is alone with a little water. For those who have trouble swallowing due to the texture, tablets are available to facilitate their consumption.
Something I always like to pass on: make sure your coconut oil is virgin or extra virgin and free of hydrogenated oil. Hydrogenated oil has a negative impact on your health and if you have health problems to begin with, these can be made worse by frequent consumption of hydrogenated oil.
Not only does coconut oil fight yeast in the body, it also has a positive impact on your overall health. It stimulates the body’s metabolism and immune system, providing a better sense of well-being and even weight loss. Since weight retention can be a sign of an internal yeast infection, and since coconut oil is an effective yeast fighter, these two naturally go hand in hand.
On the other hand, coconut oil is excellent for hair on the skin, causing dryness and infection of the skin and scalp. Coconut oil is great for relieving eczema and dandruff. With its antioxidant qualities, it even has age-reversing qualities. Now who can argue with that?
