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Mary Newport has much reason to celebrate these days.
After helplessly watching her 58 year old husband rapidly degenerate into severe dementia only 5 years after MRI diagnosis with Alzheimer’s, Dr. Newport decided to pursue unorthodox treatment of his condition with virgin coconut oil (not refined!) instead of the expensive drug Axena which has the drawback of producing intestinal distress in some patients and wears off within just a few hours of ingestion.
Mary Newport, a neonatal pediatrician at Spring Hill Regional Hospital in Florida, learned through research that the active ingredient in Axona is MCT, also known as Medium Chain Triglycerides, a saturated fat used to treat epilepsy as well as in neonatal feeding programs.
Since Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is loaded with MCTs, Dr. Newport began an intensive feeding program for her husband that consisted of a mixture of 2 TBL virgin coconut oil and the MCT pharmaceutical isolate with every meal. Interestingly, this regimen also assists with sensible and steady weight loss.
Within 35 days, Steve Newport’s rapid neurological decline was arrested and 18 months later he had recovered enough brain function and normal behavior to test as only a mild case of Alzheimer’s – the same tests which before starting the VCO feeding program had indicated that he was borderline severe dementia.
As a bonus, Steve Newport’s cholesterol profile has improved significantly by adding this healthy saturated fat to his diet with good cholesterol (HDL) going up and bad cholesterol (LDL) going down.
Dr. Newport now travels all over the United States relaying the remarkable story of her husband’s recovery from borderline severe dementia using VCO to essentially rebuild his brain.
She is a strong advocate for continued research into the use of MCTs as a therapy for those with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and other debilitating neurological diseases.
Coconut Oil Provides SuperFuel to the Brain
Dr. Bruce Fife, author of Stop Alzheimer’s Now, recommends VCO instead of MCT drugs such as Axona because the drugs become ineffective over time, wear off quickly, have side effects and cause free radical damage to the cells.
When the MCTs in virgin coconut oil are converted into ketones they act as a super fuel for the brain. This super fuel provides energy to the brain as well as stimulates healing and repair.
It is the chemical structure of the MCTs in coconut oil that allows them to pass the blood-brain barrier which ordinary food or oils cannot.
How to Source Quality Virgin Coconut Oil
If someone you love is suffering from a neurodegenerative illness, help them by adding virgin coconut oil to their diet! The research is showing what Traditional Cultures such as those in the Pacific Islands have known for centuries – coconut oil helps keep you healthy!
To source, please refer to my healthy shopping list page which identifies companies that offer only the finest organic Virgin Coconut Oil from sustainable sources available in convenient coconut oil capsules too!
Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
Source: The Philippine Inquirer, A Cure for Alzheimer’s
Any ideas how to work the coconut oil into the diet of someone who is sold on the low fat lie? My 88 year old mom complains if I put 1tsp in her oatmeal. She won’t eat/drink my home made kefir or yogurt, doesn’t like the texture. Thanks
Cook with it: fry with it, scramble eggs with it, use it in smoothies
Coconut oil is amazing! This week I got a cold sore and I reach for the oil verses abreva! I had such better results, it was like a miracle. I couldn’t believe it.
If any body need pure virgin coconut oil from Kerala(Land of Coconuts) in India. We are now importing them to Calgary,Alberta and will be able ship them to you in and around Canada or United States for a small shipment price.
PS.: Not using it as a medium to do sales; the main idea of importing VCO to Canada is to help with Multiple sclerosis and alzheimer’s patients. And as someone mentioned it may not cure but its always better to see our family members in good health than being very sick.
Hey guys, I have been on NOW virgin organic coconut oil softgels for about a month. I get 120 capsules for around $8. I can’t help but notice the fact that I can remember most phone numbers spoken to me when I am driving and can’t write them down. That is amazing! AND last night at a restaurant the waiter spun off a list of specials for the night which I was able to repeat to my mother. WOW I couldn’t do either of these things one month ago! I am excited as my mother has some dimentia and it seems that some of us have inherited the gene. So, this is encouraging to me. Will let you know how she progresses once I get her on it 🙂
dEmentia, ha
Terry, I think the pharmacy companies would try to cover it up instead since people would be able to grow their own. Poor countries who have huge resources of it could become wealthy. People might more discoveries by working harder with natural cures. Too many would be out of a profit.
Happy to know you trust God and I just prayed for you. God has dominion over all.
If you believe in the gift he gave the lady, then you may be next in line.
I hear an old song playing in my head, “it is no secret what God can do, what he’s done for others he will do for you”. Also I saw God do it for my mom, she went into a coma while suffering from dementia. No one thought she would ever wake p but she did and she was 50% better. Only God! God who gives wisdom is also able to maintain it. Put it all in his hands and push…pray.until.something.happens! Use that coconut oil and it may work for you as much as the dirt Jesus mixed up and used on eyes to give sight to a blind man. I don’t believe it was the mixture but just having something tangible done. Sometimes people need things like that to sort of make a connection with. Once you improve you will say I used the coconut oil but you will know it was God. Just like you knew it for another!
God ‘s to a blessing with our name on it…Amen!
Amen!!!!!
I have read the doctors blog, or webpage about this ground breaking information about Virgin Coconut Oil, but I am more than a little skeptical about it. I have Cognitive Dementia in the early stages. Several Neurologist that I have gone to say that there is no stopping the Dementia and it will only get worse. I have had so many people whose intentions are good, say ti me, “you should try this and you should try that” It’s really very disappointing when you get your hopes up and then nothing happens. I believe that if the Pharmaceutical Companies know that this works, they would make it in capsule form like Fish Oil. The amount of Media attention they would get they would make millions of dollars off of the “New Wonder Treatment”. I will try it, but I am very skeptical about the results.
I believe in God, and I think that what happened to her Husband’s Alzheimer’s is a gift and another example of God’s miracles.
Terry you can get coconut oil in capsule form and you don’t need a prescription– go for it!. It can only help ,it won’t harm. Let it be God’s gift for you too. Blessings.
Hi Terry
Sincerely hope you’re still with us… and u enjoyed success with the coconut oil treatment or whatever treatment u chose to pursue. But with regards your comment that “I believe in God, and I think that what happened to her Husband’s Alzheimer’s is a gift and another example of God’s miracles”, it’s a pity your god doesn’t see fit to “gift” this “miracle” to ALL Alzheimer’s sufferers; not merely a chosen few.
Cheers
Steve
This is a much needed remedy for the increasing numbers of alzheimer sufferers amongst our ageing population.
i have high cholesterol. was up to 287. now at 225. does virgin coconut oil raise your cholesterol? can’t take chol. meds. i have really bad side effects. even memory loss from wellchol. went off and will never take them again.
No Virgin coconut oil will not increase your Cholesterol if you only take a tea spoon a day.
You can always do your research. This is just a link. Hope this helps your query.
I believe if you checked with ‘The Coconut Doctor’ Dr. Fife, he would say coconut oil will not increase your cholesterol even eating a few tablespoons a day.