Coconut Cures: Preventing and Treating Common Health Problems with Coconut

by Bruce Fife

As a doctor I have found coconut oil to be very useful. I highly recommend that you read this book. -- Edna Aricaya-Huevos, MD Excellent book. It is very helpful for those seeking to improve their health using natural medicine. -- Marieta Jader-Onate, MD I consider this book an amazing contribution to people who are in the quest for optimal health. -- Jean Rosales, MD

Genres: Health, Nutrition, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fueling my coconut obsession... :)
Depending on what you want to do with this book, you don't need to read it cover to cover. There are sections on different coconut products and what they are good for--coconut oil, coconut water, coconut flour, shredded coconut, etc. There´s also a section on heart health, and a few recipes and suggestions. I tried the recipe for coconut cottage cheese and it tasted amazing (but I didn't need to be purged of parasites as far as I know). I have my own coconut testimonials, so for me, this book is preaching to the choir. If you are unfamiliar with coconut products and their healing qualities, then this is a great place to start. I have cured a urinary tract infection with coconut water, cured my husband´s nasty, peely athlete´s food with coconut oil, and am now treating a patch of mange on my mother-in-law's dog with coconut oil. The possibilities are endless and this book is a great addition to your home health library.

I didn't give this 5 stars because I was hoping that the science behind some concepts in the book could be explained better. I love Dr. Fife's work, his webpage, his wife's facebook page, etc., but he is not always the best writer in terms of the flow of his books. They are mostly meant to be informative manuals anyway, so reading them in chunks is probably ok.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m truly wanting real, live food to be the answer to so many of societies ills therefore I also admit that I tend to believe rather than disbelieve the things I read. How naive of me! But, so as not to be seen as totally gullible, I’m doing my own experiments. Coconut oil is the main oil I cook with, I add it to my green tea sometimes, I use coconut oil on my face as a moisturizer (and I will say here that my face is way happy to have it!), I put it in my hair overnight once in a while to deep condition it, and I’ve been putting it on two small scars that I recently acquired to see if they fade beautifully. Like I said, I want it to be true – that something unadulterated and created by God still has long-term and lasting value in our crazy, over-processed, anything-but-natural lives.
True incident – last night a friend drops in for a visit. I’m already in my pj’s with coconut oil on my face, in my hair and I’m drinking Hot Cocoa made with Coconut Milk! Cuckoo for Coconut!!

[Will Jeffries · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are so many good things to say about this book - I cannot begin to list all the benefits of using coconut. I use coconut oil daily on my hair to speed up my metabolism and I use coconut milk on my cereal every morning - which assists in health bowel movements. There are numerous other benefits to coconut. When I work really hard out in the yard during the day, and I am practically exhausted, I'll come in - crack open a can of young organic coconut water - guzzle it down and feel like a kid again with tons of energy! My brother had pain - like the beginning signs of a kidney stone - I asked him to drink organic young coconut water - and the kidney stone dissolved completely - and he passed it naturally. No problems - no surgery - just coconut - that's it!

[Omar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book to learn about the many benefits of Coconut. From hair, skin, & outer body health; to internal health such as benefits for dropping down cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, sugar levels, & other stuff. Also it talks about differences and benefits of coconut oil, coconut water.Other ways that coconut's can be used for such as for sun tanning, sun block, etc.... good intro if anyone is interested in learning about coconuts, as more research is done im sure newer revisions, books will come about

[Wenko P · Rating 5 out of 5]

revolutionary book.ate it up from beginning to end.definitely changed my life and the way i use medicine.okay i don't use medicine anymore, not those pharmaceutical drugs, for all I will ever need is the power of coconuts, virgin coconut oil to be exact.

[Normajean Slagel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great information

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Very informative. I have been cooking with coconut oil for many years, and using it for various other things. Wouldn't be with out it. Now I have more things to try and suggest to others.

[Marcus Goncalves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book with detailed and well researched information on the benefits of coconut oil.

[Desiree Fawaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful.

[Jan López]

Excellent read. Loaded woth great info. Had to read twice !

[Burhaan Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coconuts are a miracle

[Lance Sorensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is not hyperbole or speculation. It’s based on solid research and personal accounts of the benefits of coconut oil. The book is well written and easy to understand.

[Ronald Fick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second time I’ve read this book. I try to read every year.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found the whole thing pretty interesting. Coconut oil is great for cooking... It makes better coconut rice rather than using coconut milk. Its great for frying and also tastes pretty darn good by itself. It was a great after shower lotion, but sadly it didnt do much for my stretch marks during pregnancy :(

[Jim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice little book, lots of info I didn't know. Of course, almost all the evidence is anecdotal, and therefore, dubious. I continue to use coconut oil based on the clinical evidence that seems to indicate that as a Medium Chain Fat, it may be better for you than Long Chain Fats.

[Lisa Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very interesting, and taught me so much about the health benefits of coconuts. I have recommended this book to many of my friends and now they are using coconut oil in many healthy ways.

[Sheila Craan · Rating 5 out of 5]

You will be amazed to learn the awesome power of eating coconut oil and coconut products. You gain extra energy, cure a load of ailments in the process and prevent a host of diseases.

[Trisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

i LOVE coconut oil!!

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enlightening! Coconuts are wonderful healing fruits! Read this book!

[Coneathea · Rating 5 out of 5]

After learning about the powerful benefits of coconut oil, I wanted to know more. This books is very informative and shows you how to get the most of coconut oil!

[Elisabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! The ill-reputed coconut is a miracle cure after all... The cat is out of the bag.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A winner. Bought this book along with another book by Dr. Fife and read them simultaneously.

[Hilary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cheesy beginning but some interesting info.