We all want to have a happy and healthy pregnancy. And we all want to know that we aregiving our body and our babies the best possible nourishment during and after our pregnancy. Coconut oil has some remarkable benefits when it comes to pregnancy for both health and beauty, which is why it is known as the ‘Breast Milk of Mother Nature’.

Outside of mother's milk, pure coconut oil is nature's most plentiful source of lauric acid. That’s right. Nature still has a few miracles up her sleeve!

You've probably heard that breast milk is jam-packed with nutrients and disease-fighting ingredients that help keep babies healthy.

Well, incredibly, coconut oil contains one of the same compounds -- lauric acid -- found in mother's milk. And lauric acid is the predominant type of MCFA found in coconut oil.

Fortunately for our health, lauric acid in both breast milk and coconut oil transforms when consumed into a substance called monolaurin, the actual compound responsible for helping to strengthen the immune system.

Many skeptical scientists proceeded to test this like crazy. In fact, a great volume of research has now been done establishing the ability of lauric acid to enhance immunity.

What researchers found was that this medium-chain fatty acid derivative actually disrupts the lipid (or fatty) membranes of the offending organisms.

The lauric acid in coconut oil is a natural and effortless way to help strengthen your and your baby’s immune system. Benefits of coconut oil during and after pregnancy include;

Lactation

Coconut oil stimulates metabolism promoting both healthy thyroid and lactation. Intake of coconut oil while pregnant may help ensure that a mother will have lots of milk. Studies have proven that milk in breastfeeding mothers who takes coconut oil and other coconut products has higher amount of lauric acid.

Stretch Marks

Because of the high amount of vitamin E in coconut oil, pregnant women in South India apply the coconut extract on their bellies to prevent stretch marks. Even existing stretch marks have a chance to fade with regular use of coconut oil. It will also moisturize the skin and keep skin irritation and infection at bay.

Infant Health

Coconut oil helps develop the immune system of the newborn as well as aid in the brain and bone development. It is known to relieve diaper rash, Keratosis Pilaris and is so gentle and beneficial for baby’s digestive health it is actually used by hospitals in infant formula.

Infant Massage

Coconut oil is popular for infant massage, and has been known to calm babies and help them sleep.

Pregnancy can be a stressful time, and pregnant women have an increased demand for good nutrition. The unborn child also demands ample nutrients for proper development and growth and will steal them from the mother’s body if they are not supplied in her diet.

Pure virgin coconut oil is more than safe to use during pregnancy. It offers the nutritional benefits of MCFAs and the immune strengthening properties of Lauric acid.

For generations people living in the coconut growing regions of the world have relied on coconut for nature’s nourishment and health. So is coconut oil safe to use during pregnancy? The answer is a loud YES.

Jenni Madison

Coconut Magic www.coconutmagic.com

Coconut oil makes you look good and feel good, what’s not to love?

Used both internally and externally coconut oil:

Boosts Energy Levels and Helps Chronic Fatigue

Coconut oil is metabolised and converted by the liver directly into energy

Maintains Healthy Food Nutrients and is the Best Choice for Healthy Cooking 

Coconut oil is a highly stable fat that does not oxidize when heated making it a very safe 
and healthy cooking oil.

Increases Metabolic Rate and Leads to Weight Loss 

Coconut oil increases your metabolism so you burn more KJ's which leads to natural and healthy 

weight loss.

Supports Immune Function by Killing Disease Causing Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses 

The MCFAs in coconut oil offer antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Supports and Improves Symptoms of Digestive Disorders 

Coconut oil possesses a gastrointestinal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.

Creates Radiant Skin – As an Antioxidant it Reversing Free Radical Damage

Coconut oil provides fat-soluble vitamins, minerals and super nutrition factors to damaged tissue.

Is a Beauty Elixir – Excellent as a Skin and Hair Moisturiser

Coconut oil nourishes, moisturizes and protects your hair and skin by replenishing the body’s natural oils  (Sebum).

Helps Reduce Sugar Cravings and Balance Blood Sugar

People using coconut oil have noticed their ability to go without food for longer without symptoms of hypoglycemia and with less cravings and feelings of satisfaction.

Supports Healthy Thyroid Function and Hormone B

alance 

Regular consumption of coconut oil restores thyroid function by assisting the hormones transport to the cells.

Oil Pulling is a Simple and Effective Way to Detox Your Body 

An ancient Ayur Vedic health tradition which involves using the oil as a mouth wash and spitting it out. The fat enzymes in the oil literally pull toxins, pus and bacteria from the body. It also whitens the teeth. 

Adults take 2- 4 tablespoons daily and children take 2 teaspoons every morning. 

When first taking Virgin Coconut Oil start with 1 tblsp with each meal. Some people experience loose motions for a few days (this may be a sign of intestinal fungal infection or candidiasis as it is being destroyed). For those with a sensitive taste or stomach it may be helpful to mix with tea, juice, yoghurt or add to some food such as oats, nuts and seeds.

Virgin Coconut Oil is both safe and recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Jenni Madison

www.coconutmagic.com

Simply being alive in the normality of our environment can create imbalances within our bodies. Thefood we eat, the toxins in the air we breathe, the stress of achievement, the emotional response to loss and change ~ is all a part of life. This lifestyle, plus how you take care of yourself can have an enormous impact on your health.

Your body needs to cleanse and heal so to return itself to perfect health. By making conscious health choices you can trust and further assist your body's natural healing process.

There are many natural substances that can aid in cleansing excess toxins from the body. Coconut oil is one of these. I often hear people say that when they begin using coconut oil daily they experience some cleansing reactions. For example, if your body has any type of yeast infection or Candida, coconut oil when ingested will start fighting these bad bacteria and this can create feelings of nausea or runny stools. 

According to Dr Bruce Fife, from his book Coconut Cures. Here are the reasons why;

1. MCFAs in coconut oil kill disease causing bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

2. These microorganisms not only cause infection but also often produce toxic byproducts that are carcinogenic or poisonous.

3.  Coconut oil is chemically very stable so it functions as an antioxidant protecting against destructive free radicals that are often generated by toxins.

4. MCFAs in coconut oil are used by the body as a source of fuel to stimulate metabolism. As metabolism increases so does the body’s natural mechanisms of detoxification, repair, and growth. Even the immune system is shifted to a higher level of efficiency.

Coconut oil neutralizes the effects of many harmful toxins including the deadly aflatoxin.    

The Coconut Cleanse is a program of using Coconut Oil, Acai Berry Powder and Barley Spirulina as a full body cleanse . It is a 21-day process that works with three important areas for returning your body to a healthy cleansed balance. These three areas include;

Detoxification: removing and eliminating toxins from the body.

PH acid/alkaline balance: create a healthy PH balance.

Antioxidant: oxygenating the cells and dispelling harmful, damaging free radicals.

Coconut oil and the super foods mentioned above offer a powerful combination of the above three areas.

Coconut oil is cleansing and nourishing with natural antiviral, anti fungal, and antibacterial properties.

Green powders are rich in chlorophyll acting as a potent detox for the blood and cells, alkalising the body's system. Deep purple berry, Acai' powder from the Amazon is super rich in vitamins, minerals and essential omega 3's, 6 and oleic fatty acids, making it a powerful antioxidant. 

The Coconut Cleanse is an overall body harmoniser, balancer and cleanser. You will learn how to make super food smoothies, how amazing coconut oil is for health and healing, and how to use it in a way that will maximise its incredible health and beauty benefits. 

As your body returns to it's natural state of balance you will then be able to listen to your own intuitive voice that will guide you on your own personal radiant health and healing journey.

More information about the Coconut Cleanse can be found at http://coconutmagic.com

Details on the cleanse and what’s involved can be found in The Coconut Cleanse E-Book http://www.coconutmagic.com/online-products/the-coconut-cleanse-ebook

The E-Book is available free with every purchase of the Coconut Cleanse Package.

In coconut we trust!

Jenni Madison

Beauty is dependent on the overall health of your body. In order for your skin to look attractive and vibrant you need to make healthy lifestyle choices. A good place to start is with the foods you eat.

Free radicals are toxic byproducts that can have the most harmful affect on your health, beauty and longevity. Especially found in heated, rancid and unsaturated oils, free radicals can damage proteins, fats, cell membranes, and vital DNA. They can also help accelerate the ageing process.

Coconut oil is a saturated fat that is made up of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA’s). The MCFA’s in coconut oil possess incredible health giving properties. They provide natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, ant-viral and detox benefits. Coconut oil is cleansing, nourishing and helps with the body’s absorption of vitamin E and omega 3’s, which further enhances its beautifying effects.

Coconut oil reverses the free radical tissue-damaging process by displacing the rancid oils from the tissues and providing fat-soluble vitamins, minerals and super nutrition factors directly to the damaged tissue.

Eating coconut oil, and other raw, whole and super foods that cleanse and nourish your body can dramatically improve the appearance of your skin, hair, nails and eyes. 

In his book The Coconut Oil Miracle, Bruce Fife, ND, details: “Studies show that dry skin contains a higher content of unsaturated fatty acids (60%) compared to normal skin (49%). The best oil to use is one that doesn’t create free radicals. Saturated fat fits that requirement.”

The health and beauty benefits of coconut oil are effective when used both internally and externally. What you apply to your skin is deeply absorbed by your body; so if you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin.

If you are one of the millions of people worldwide that spend money on vitamins and lotions in an attempt to look and feel better, then it only makes sense to incorporate organic virgin coconut oil into your daily diet.

It wont take very long to start seeing the major benefits that coconut oil will have on your health and the way that you look and feel.

www.coconutmagic.com

Coconut oil was then one of the leading and most consumed plant based vegetable oils. The American Soy Bean Association then decided to scuttle and destroy its reputation. For economic and political reasons, they set out to take over the market with their own hydrogenated and heavily processed vegetable oils and margarine. Sadly, at the great expense of our health, they succeeded.

In a very clever single swoop approach that tarnished the reputation of the good oils along with the bad - all saturated fats were labeled as bad.

The tests published at this time were done using hydrogenated coconut oils. These studies have no relevance to the non-hydrogenated coconut milk or virgin coconut oil that you eat today.

Miranda Kerr's secret to glowing skin and a healthy digestive system  is having 4 teaspoons of coconut oil a day >

While celebrities have been associated with a number of health and diet tips and tricks, supermodel Miranda Kerr's tip seems to be one of the easiest to live by!

The 28-year-old new mum, who is famous for her organic lifestyle, swears by certified organic coconut oil for everything from her healthy glow to her after baby weight loss.

Kerr, who recently launched her new certified organic products for Kora Organics in Sydney and Melbourne, said she includes the healthy oil as part of her daily routine.

"I will not go a day without coconut oil. I personally take four teaspoons per day, either on my salads, in my cooking or in my cups of green tea," she said in a recent interview.

Writing about the benefits of using coconut oil on a daily basis in her Kora Organics blog, Kerr has listed the oil as one of her favorite supplements. She also posts recipes which include the oil on the blog.

"Living a busy life as a working mum I recognise the importance of balancing our wellbeing; from making time for rest and relaxation, taking care of our skin and focusing on a diet that includes healthy, natural foods," she wrote on her blog.

So how does coconut oil work?

Although the oil was once mistakenly found to be unhealthy because of its high saturated fat content, it has been found to be a healthy fat.

The difference in coconut oil compared to other natural oils is the fat molecules called fatty acids. The fatty acids found in coconut oil are more easily absorbed and metabolised by the body than other fatty acids.

Coconut oil does not have a negative effect on cholesterol and helps to protect against heart disease. The oil has also been attributed to giving hair and skin a healthy glow and shine.

Written by Woman's Day Magazine

Radiant Health

Wellness

The definition of wellness is a state of being healthy in both body and mind. When we add spirit to the mix we light the flame of inner radiance, the light and power that comes from within.

Radiant health embodies right thinking, conscious eating and energetic flow. There is no separation and therefore radiant health is a state of being and living with optimal energy, health and beauty.

When the mind is light the body is in balance, when the body is in balance energy can flow, from here both wellness and synchronicity happens.

Coconut oil appears to have a unique ability to normalize bodily functions. It works with the cause of imbalances to heal, nourish and repair. It’s health properties help the body return to it’s natural state.

You are What You Eat (and Think)

The food we eat and the thoughts we have, have everything to do with embodying radiant health. Food carries with it its own vibration, and so do our thoughts.

Fresh live organic foods, raw and super foods are rich in minerals, vitamins, fibre and essential fats. They are high in both nutrition and life force. They carry a high vibration that helps the body to reconnect with Mother Nature, and with our natural state of perfect health.

Whole foods and super foods have medicinal qualities that contribute the prevention and healing of disease, and our overall wellbeing.

Health

- The body’s PH Acid/Alkaline balance. Due to the toxicity of our environment and the stress of life many of us have an overload of acidity in the body. We need to alkalise, and eat alkaline rich foods that help us to detoxify and bring this back into balance.

Beauty

– Inner beauty is a state of inner calm, clarity, peace and wellness. There are foods we can eat to help us achieve this state of inner beauty. Foods that are rich in minerals and Mother Nature’s magic have beautifying affects. They beautify from within and also enrich the skin, nails and hair.

Energy

– Thoughts are forces of energy. Right thinking is inspired vision. It is seeing the world and what we experience through the eyes of the soul. With gratitude, faith and a vision for growth. With light energy the body can be strong as it is not struggling or fighting to survive and ‘feel better’.

Consistency is the Key

Making small changes each day and developing habits toward your own wellbeing and health consciousness.

I love essential oils—and I love coconut oil! I am known as the Essential Oil Goddess and when the right essential oils are combined with Coconut Magic coconut oil, the outcome is the Goddess of Magic.

Essential oils are potent substances derived from parts of aromatic plants such as the flowers, leaves, fruit,root, bark and wood. They contain concentrated, complex chemical constituents which determine the therapeutic and fragrant properties of the oil. Essential oils are also known as the concentrated “life force” of the plant. Imagine the power of essential oils and coconut oil together as one. I have developed seven amazing recipes for you to start you on your aromatic journey. Enjoy!

Each of the following recipes is suitable for blending in 20mL Coconut Magic coconut oil:

1. Essential oils for wrinkles. Many essential oils have chemical compounds that support skin health. Choose any  combination of 2-6 drops of essential oils from the following list:

                                               i.     Geranium essential oil

                                             ii.     Patchouli essential oil

                                            iii.     Frankincense essential oil

                                            iv.     Myrrh essential oil

                                              v.     Rosewood essential oil

1. Uplift and Revive. Blend 2 drops of peppermint essential oil with coconut oil and add to pulse points on the body. This blend can also be used to help cool the body on a hot day (and drink plenty of water!)
2. Sense and Sensuality. Add some love to your life! Blend 1 drop each of jasmine, geranium and orange essential oil to coconut oil. Run a bath, soak and then lavishly apply the blend from head to toe.
3. Energy Balance. Take 1 drop each of frankincense, rosewood and spruce essential oil and combine with coconut oil. Apply as needed throughout the day.
4. Beauty from Within. Combine 2 drops of bergamot, 1 drop of lavender and 1 drop of cedarwood with coconut oil to uplift and see the beautiful woman that you are.
5. Vital You. Add 4 drops of lemon essential oil and 2 drops of spearmint essential oil to your coconut oil to use when you are on the run during the day.
6. Yum Yum! Next time you are making some healthy coconut oil chocolate, add one drop of food grade (only –do not ingest any other essential oil) peppermint essential oil to your mix. Sooooo healthy and yummy!

This is just a small sample of what is possible with essential oils and coconut oil. This synergy provides amazing results for beauty, energy and radiant health. 

Please note: Most citrus essential oils (e.g. lemon, orange) cause the skin more reactive to sunlight. Do not use citrus oils if you plan to go out into the sun. Also, if you are pregnant, have a medical condition or have any concerns, please consult your qualified health professional before using essential oils.

Jen Gallagher is the author of two books –An Aromatic Life and Lose Weight Peacefully. She is a professional teacher, aromatherapist and speaker.

Jen Gallagher and Jenni Madison from Coconut Magic partner to present the Goddess of Magic Day Retreat, Gold Coast, Sunday 4^th December 2011. To learn more about how to make your own natural and pure health and beauty products, reserve your place at this amazing event by visiting

http://www.essential-oil-goddess.com/goddess-of-magic.html