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Why did Dr. Fife call coconut oil "The Healthiest Oil On Earth?"

a.	Dr. Bruce Fife looked at the chemical structure of the coconut oil from the studies made by Dr. J. Kabara and was convinced that contrary to the claim of other scientists, naturally produced coconut oil that did not pass the “copra” stage is the best alternative to commercially available edible oils.
b.	Coconut oil is rich in medium chain fatty acid which is known to be a super germ fighter.
c.	It does not contain cholesterol and free radicals.
d.	Also it does not contain trans-fatty acids. These are artificial fatty acids produced in the laboratories.
e.	In all counts it is the most natural of all edible oils.

What are long chain fatty acids (LCFA)?

a.	These are fatty acids that have longer carbon chains that go up to 24 carbon chains with incomplete hydrogen atoms or contain double bonds.
b.	It is compost mostly of polyunsaturated oil.

What are medium chain fatty acids?

a.	These contain shorter fatty acid ranging from 6 to 12 carbon chains only.
b.	Coconut oil is known to have the most medium chain fatty acids of all the edible oils and the richest lauric acid.
c.	Their molecules are smaller therefore require less energy and fewer enzymes to digest.
d.	Once digested are absorb by the body quickly and with minimal effort.
e.	Absorbed directly in the portal veins and stored in the liver for immediate source of energy just like carbohydrates.
f.	Does not require bile or pancreatic enzymes to break down into smaller units.
g.	Are known to be the most natural super germ fighters. Thus they help the body to counter attack viruses, bacteria, fungal and parasites. This is due to one of its fatty acid known as “lauric acid”. Because of its effectiveness in boosting the immune system it is given to HIV-AIDS patients. At present this is produced in the laboratory and sold as “monolaurine”.

What is the difference between a long chain fatty acid and a medium chain fatty acid?

a.	Most of the long chain fatty acids (LCFA) contain carbon cells that have missing hydrogen atoms while the medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) almost all of its carbon chain are protected with hydrogen atoms.
b.	A long chain fatty acid (LCFA) is described to travel throughout the different organs and tissues of the body while and medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) will just go from the stomach to the intestines and is stored in the liver for immediate source of energy. This is the reason why athletes prefer to use this oil.

What is lauric acid?

a.	It is the largest component of all the composition of the medium chain fatty acid from 48% to 53%.
b.	Mixed with the monoglyceride it forms natural monolaurine, the super germ fighter.
c.	Its molecular structure is similar to that of mother’s milk.

If coconut oil were ingested would cholesterol be produced?

a.	The nature of this oil dictates that it does not contain cholesterol.
b.	Medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) does not have the chance to go around the body. After coming from the intestines they are stored in the liver to supply immediate energy once required.

What is cholesterol?

a.	It is not a fat.
b.	It is an essential ingredient in keeping the integrity of the cells.
c.	It is a building block for Vitamin D and other hormones, DHEA, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
d.	Under stress the body produces more cholesterol to form adrenal hormones that fight or flee the source of stress.
e.	Eggs (5,000 ppm) have more cholesterol content than coconut oil (0-14 ppm).

What about combining fat and cholesterol?

a.	Both are vitally important structural components of every cell in our bodies.

What is the difference between fat and oil?

a.	Fat is oil that hardens at lower temperatures while oil remains liquid at any temperature.

What is the function of fat and cholesterol in our bodies?

a.	Both are vitally important structural components of every cell in our bodies.

What is the function of fat and cholesterol in our bodies?

a.	Both are vitally important structural components of every cell in our bodies.

How does coconut oil differ from other edible cooking oil?

a.	Most edible oils contain higher percentage of polyunsaturated while coconut oil 92% saturate.
b.	Most edible oils are processed and refined while cold-pressed virgin coconut oil is produced naturally. The nature of the oil is not changed from the time it is in the nut to the time it s bought and ingested.

What are trans fatty acids?

a.	These are fatty acids that have been altered in the laboratory for commercial purposes.
b.	These are produced by taking unsaturated fats saturating them with hydrogen atoms and subjecting to high temperature.
c.	This is done to obtain longer shelf life and for the product to remain solid at room temperature.
d.	Products sold that are rich in trans fatty acids are margarine and shortening.
e.	These are molecules that have lost electrons in its outer shell creating a highly unstable and powerful entity.
f.	Once the molecule is changed to being radical, then its physical and chemical properties are permanently changed. They attack and steal other electrons from other cells. Thence they are very destructive.
g.	These are linked to loss of tissue integrity.

What are polyunsaturates?

a.	Most edible oils (corn, olive, safflower and sunflower oils) are known to be polyunsaturated oil. These are harmful because they become toxic when oxidized.
b.	They increase the blood’s ability to form clots thus increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
c.	Stimulate growth of tumors and can eventually cause cancer cells to grow.
d.	It may also lead to other diseases than cancer like diabetes, obesity and other health problems.

What is saturated oil?

a.	They have very few missing hydrogen atoms surrounding the carbon chain.
b.	It does not contain double-bonds carbon.
c.	There is no free radical formation.
d.	The fat solidifies at lower temperatures.

How can saturated oil save our life ?

a.	Because these are super germ fighters, the hydrogen atoms that surround the carbon chain protect the cells from diseases.
b.	Since body temperature is higher than the 27 degrees C it will melt as soon as it touches the tongue
c.	It lowers total blood fat content, removes plaque deposits and/or heals damaged arteries.
d.	Easier to digest.
e.	Does not harm the cardiovascular system.
f.	Remarkable in helping to loss weight.

What are the benefits of using coconut oil?

a.	The anti-microbial property is one that is most significant in fighting against infectious diseases.
b.	This is the best natural anti-biotic and immune system booster.
c.	It may help prevent the onslaught of diseases and its adverse effect when it has struck.
d.	It is also known to be an anti-protozoa.
e.	The short chain fatty acid of which it contains helps in the function of the thyroid gland.
f.	Because this is compost mostly of medium chain fatty acids it is easier to digest.
g.	The caloric count of this oil is less than other edible oils. Therefore it is great to use when trying to loss weight is concerned.
h.	The small amount of Vitamin E gives it its anti-oxidant property helps protect, moisturize and soften the skin.
i.	Because of all these properties the oil can be used as carrier oil and blended with other essential oils.
j.	Contains the highest amount of Lauric acid amongst all the edible oil in the market.
k.	Also, it is great to use to cleanse the liver and to detoxify all the debris left in the intestines for many years.
l.	It is so versatile that it can be applied all over the body: the skin, hair and face without having any adverse effect.
m.	It is included in most infant formula power food for athletes.
n.	It is given to sick and ailing prematurely born babies (MCT). If this is good for babies then it must be good for adults.
o.	Has long shelf life the way it is without it being subjected to high temperature.

Does heat destroy the integrity of the oil?

a.	Andrew Weil once said: “never reuse oil that has been heated to high temperature; throw it out.” This becomes highly carcinogenic.
b.	It changes the structure of the cell.

What does vegetable shortening mean?

a.	It short just remembers it shortens your life. Comment by Andrew Weil.
b.	This process is using high temperature to keep the product longer on the shelf and to harden the product at room temperature.

Why does coconut oil turn solid and white when subjected to lower temperatures?

a.	Coconut oil is 92% saturated fat.
b.	The nature of this kind of fat is that at colder than 23 degree C it turns into solid. However, at 27 degree C it liquefies.

Why is extra-fine primo virgin coconut oil good for cooking?

Most edible oils are processed and refined. Therefore, aflatoxin has already set into the oil. Extra-fin Primo Virgin Coconut Oil is not refined oil. It also did not pass through the “copra” stage and therefore is not subjected to the presence of afaltoxin that starts to spoil while waiting on the shelves for the consumer.

How to distinguish a good quality coconut oil?

a.	Use your tactile instinct. Physical analysis will make use of the senses using the eyes, nose, touch and tongue. Off hand the oil should be crystal clear, the scent should be mild and with coconut aroma, it must not be gummy, should be light to the touch and lastly it should taste mild and sweet like coconut.
b.	When the process is natural without the use of machines, there maybe a slight white sedimentation which is called “foots”. These are protein specks that will not affect the storability nor shorten its shelf life.

What are the benefits of using coconut oil?

a.	Extraction is cold-process very minimal heat is applied.
b.	Extra-fine Thera Virgin Coconut Oil has been produced in the utmost sterile and sanitized method just like if it were a drug ingredient.
c.	A laboratory and a battery of chemists are on hand at all times during production.
d.	All batches are identified and marked for future reference.
e.	The facility is ISO and HACCP compliant.
f.	The nuts are picked and tested before processing to assure that the nut is in good condition.
g.	The coconuts we use or either gathered from our own farms or bought at a premium from organically compliant growers.

What is cold-pressed process?

a.	Cold-press is using minimum heat to extract the oil from the meat.
b.	There are no chemicals, additives and preservatives used in the process.
c.	The enzymes in the oil before extract are still present in the resulting oil.
d.	The nature of the oil is not changed.
e.	This is not refined, deodorized nor is it bleached.

What is enzymatic process?

a.	The process uses enzymes in its process of separating the oil from water.

What is the difference?

a.	Since there are no additives, chemicals and preservatives in the cold-pressed coconut oil the smell and taste of the oil is mildly coconut-y in taste and has a sweet aroma.

What does functional food mean?

a.	Getting the daily nutrients from the diet.
b.	Right food becomes the medicine.

Thera Virgin Coconut Oil

How does Thera Oil work in the body?

Thera Virgin Coconut Oil contains short and medium chain fatty acids. When combined with monoglyceride, it produces a substance called monolaurin whose molecules are similar to that of mother’s milk “colostrums”. Monolaurin according to Bruce Fife it is a “super germ fighter”. It has antibiotic property with no known resistance to anything. It has anti-microbial (anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-protozoa and anti-oxidant) properties all rolled into one. It is known to fight lipid-coated viruses, bacteria, fungus and protozoa.

Its derivative called Medium chain triglyceride (MCT) is used as ingredient in infant formula. Similarly it is administered to ailing premature babies and those convalescing.

Is it a PANACEA?

a.	Oil has the propensity to soften the impacted feaces in the bowels and intestines. This debris has lodged in the bowels for years. Once all the toxins are removed it consequently and obviously rid of all the diseases the body suffers. Therefore, all the aches and pains it has harbored for years are slowly alleviated.
b.	Of all the commercially available edible oils it has the highest amount of Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFA) amounting to more than 63% and the most sought after is Lauric Acid. The combination of al the MCFA makes it a “super germ fighter”.

Does it produce cholesterol?

a.	Because it is derived from plants therefore it does not contain cholesterol.
b.	Also it does not produce cholesterol. In fact it assists in lowering the level of cholesterol and triglycerides.
c.	Because it is cholesterol free, the risk of having degenerative heart conditions such as atheros-clerosis, high blood pressure and other heart ailments are minimized.

What are the health benefits?

a.	VCO is considered the most saturated fat and not oil of all the edible oils in the market today. As fat it remains solid like butter at temperatures below 23ºC and liquid at temperatures above 26ºC. Since the body’s temperature is constantly at 37 degree C it has no chance to block the arteries.
b.	Carbon atoms in saturated fats are protected by pairs of hydrogen atoms on either side therefore it does not make the cells vulnerable to diseases.
c.	With the presence of short and medium chain fatty acid (MCFA), once it reaches the liver it stays there to supply immediate energy.
d.	Again because it is a MCFA it has no chance to travel from the liver to the heart or any other organs or tissues like other commercial edible oils that contain Long Chain Fatty Acids (LCFA). Therefore it is not lodged anywhere else and thus does not cause blockage.
e.	It is the only edible vegetable oil with the highest medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) content. The synergistic action of MCFA with mono- di- and tri-glycerides • promotes retardation of aging because of the presence of anti-oxidants • assists in reducing the load of serum, cholesterol and triglycerides, • eases constipation and promotes detoxification thus promoting weight loss and removal of toxins. Its highly mineral-charged coconut water acts to detoxify kidneys, which indirectly affects its neighbors, the reproductive organ. When taken internally, it can • provide moisture to the skin, making it soft and supple.

How do you take Thera Oil?

a.	Thera Oil is taken orally. For health maintenance take orally 1 - 2 tablespoonfuls of Thera Oil upon rising, with or without meals or in the evening. For therapeutic and detoxification take orally 3 - 4 tablespoonfuls daily.
b.	Traditionally used as cooking oil. Gives excellent taste to chicken and fish dishes or for making curry dishes with coconut milk.
c.	In recent years this has been the Philippines substitute as salad oil in making mayonnaise, gravies, and sauces.

What are its other functions?

a.	Anti-viral
b.	Anti-bacterial
c.	Anti-fungal
d.	Anti-protozoa
e.	Immunity
f.	Metabolism
g.	Anti-oxidant
h.	Lab values
i.	Suntan

Manila Herbal Essential Oils

What are essential oils?

a.	Essential Oils are subtle, volatile oils of plants. These oils are called essential because they are responsible for the regeneration, immune defense and oxygenation properties of plants. Nevertheless, due to the extremely low quantities of these oils present in the leaves, roots and petals of flowers, it requires hundreds of kilograms of that plant part just to extract a liter of its oil.
b.	Each plant parts and each plant has its peculiar aroma giving their particular properties. Molecules of essential oils are smaller than those of the pores of the skin. Hence, they easily penetrate deep into the blood system and give an immediate effect physically, emotionally and mentally.
c.	The Essential Oils are packed in Indigo blue glass bottles to protect it against ultra-violet rays from sunlight and hygienically sealed in our laboratory. These oils are highly volatile

How are essential oils produced?

a.	Organically cultivated without fertilizers and pesticides and ecologically produced without the use of preservatives, chemicals or other additives resulting in pure unadulterated essential oils.
b.	Produced by steam distillation using stainless steal vats under controlled pressure and temperature

How do you use essential oils?

a.	Manila Herbal Aromatic Oils are pure unadulterated essential oils derived from plants. In Aromatherapy scents are utilize to relieve stress and anxiety to encourage calmness or meditative attitude, to scent perfumes, candles; personal body care products and massage oils. Its fine aromatic vapor travels to the brain and sends a message to the limbic system to slow down. Therefore, it prompts the brain to increase alpha waves, produces a slower frequency which aids in a centered focus, dispels emotional miasma and induces pleasant psychological mood changes. Scents of Essential Oils when inhaled stimulate the adrenal glands, calm the nervous system and keep the brain alert.
b.	The active ingredients present in the Essential Oils are potent and highly concentrated that a few drops is all that it takes for inhalation, compress, diffusion and the like. You don’t really need a strong scent to do the job.
c.	To use for massage mix with carrier oil (Thera Virgin Coconut Oil) as these are never applied on the skin directly.
d.	When in doubt ask a practitioner how to use but do not take internally on your own without consulting.
e.	When wisely used, this is nature’s pharmacopoeia of the best kind.

What are Manila Herbal Essential Oils products?

Citronella Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Nardus)

This grass from the tropics is a great antiseptic and anti-bacteria cleaning agent that is used to clean the house, bathrooms, kitchen and public places and at the same time a great natural insect repellant. The scent it diffuses scares mosquitoes, ants and other bugs and keeps them at bay. Because of this pets and their kennels are rid of fleas and other insects.
::	The most polluted place is not the street but the house. So many abrasive and non-biodegradable cleaning agents are used that it makes the surrounding air full of toxics fumes. The use of this essential oil to clean the whole house, its floors, walls toilets and kitchen including the sink makes sense.
::	As antiseptic and anti-bacteria this is effective to clean bathrooms, toilet bowls, kitchen sink and public places like hospitals, public toilets and baths, stadiums, clinics, and places where people accumulate.
::	As a natural insect repellant use a few drops in water and pour into sprayers or pour into oil lamps to scent rooms, outdoors and open spaces or rubbed on the skin with carrier oil. Alternately, dubbed a drop or two into cotton balls and leave in the corner of the house or strategic places where these insects may be hiding.
::	Dub a drop or two of this essential oil behind the ears of pets to free them from fleas. This is also added to pet soaps, shampoos and kennels.
::	Since it has biodegradable and antiseptic properties it makes an ecological substitute to chlorine as a swimming pool fungicide.
::	Use a few drops in your laundry water to keep moths from attacking the clothes while in storage.
::	Can also be placed in spray cans to scent the rooms, cars, office space and other areas to keep it free from mosquitoes.
::	Used to clean furniture, table and tops, and others.

Ylang-ylang Essential Oil (Cananga Odorata)

It is distilled from freshly-picked flowers of towering Ylang-Ylang trees. Before the war, this was called Manila Ylang-ylang as plantations were concentrated around the city of Manila . But today this scenario has changed dramatically and plantations are outside the city. Ylang-Ylang is a favorite scent that many erogenous perfumes contain. In Indonesia , flowers are strew over the bed of newly-weds. Temperature and pressure are controlled at a minimum to ensure its Absolute quality that makes Manila Herbal’s Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil ideal for Aromatherapy Treatment and for use in the perfumery industry. Thousand flowers are required to even come up with a substantial amount of this very exotic and fragrant essential oil.
::	Ylang-ylang Oil has a euphoric and sedative effect on the nervous system; it can help with anxiety, tension, shock, fear and panic attacks.
::	The scent of this oil helps uplifts the mind and body free from depression and gloominess.
::	Its aphrodisiac properties may be use for impotence and frigidity.

Patchouli Essential Oil (Pogosternon Cablin)

It is distilled from the aromatic Patchouli bush whose dried leaves are fermented for a few days before processing. The strong and distinctive scents of the Patchouli leaves are often associated with cotton imports from India during the Victorian Era.
::	The therapeutic properties are anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, fungicide, sedative and tonic.
::	Use a few drops of this oil mixed with water to be injected into the casing where termites thrived. This natural insect repellant isnot onlyeffective in eliminating termites “anay” but also used as pesticide that attacks beehives.
::	Mostly incorporated to stabilize the volatile oils of expensive perfumes and used to scent soaps, room fresheners and candles.
::	Highly recommended for use in deodorants in the body care industry.
::	Most cosmetics for skin and hair care treating abscesses, acne, cracked and abrasions can use a drop of this oil.
::	Invigorates hair follicles for hair to grow.
::	Great as anti-fungal. An instant remedy for skin conditions like dandruff.
::	Removes underarm odor and alleviate athlete’s foot and bed sores.
::	Like Citronella, it is a wonderful insect repellant.
::	An aphrodisiac.

Lemongrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Citratus)

Another aromatic grass whose essential oil is a popular seasoning in Asiancookery. Local disheslike “lechon” and roasted chicken is flavored by this grass. Like Citronella but milder and more lemony taste and aroma is an antiseptic, anti-bacteria, insect repellant and . It contains Citral and Aldehydes which give the Essential Oil its lemony aroma. Lemongrass Essential Oil is considered safe for human consumption either as plant extract or as essential oil. This oil has antisepticproperty that can get rid of crawling insects and pests, especially cockroaches.
::	Can be used as seasoning in several dishes.
::	Use to scent cosmetics, expensive perfumes & colognes and pharmaceutical application.
::	Masks disagreeable odors in industrial products.
::	Like Citronella this antiseptic can be used to clean the house, bathrooms, toilets, kitchens, living and public places like offices, public toilets, hospitals, clinics and other such places. Mix a few drops in water and apply with a mop. Left over mixture may be poured into drains to prevent cockroaches from climbing through.
::	Its scent is not toxic to the lungs.
::	Dub a few drops on to cotton balls and leave in the corner of the room to ward off insects and crawling pests.
::	Used as flavorings for drinks, soft drinks, and other non-alcoholic beverages.

All information generated is from the following books:

Saturated Fats May Save Your Live by Bruce Fife N.D.
Miracles of Coconut Oil by Bruce Fife N.D.
Comments made by Andrew Weil M.D.
Fact and Fallacy About Coconut Oil by Asian and Pacific Coconut Community Jakarta, Indonesia.
Study done by Dr. Ishwarlal Jialal University of Texas, Dallas.


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