Coconut Oil and Fibromyalgia:
A Natural Cure or Snake-Oil Scam?

What does the medical research show on coconut oil and fibromyalgia?

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for fibromyalgia at this time. This debilitating disease can challenge the most ardent medical professional in their quest to alleviate and cure their patients' illness.

Researching through internet forums, I found some testimonials from a number of people who used coconut oil for fibromyalgia symptoms. These people ate 3 - 4 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil a day and saw an improvement within a month. The most common results were a reduction in pain and an increase in energy levels.

If you have fibromyalgia, you may experience a variety of symptoms such as:

• pain and swelling in your joints and muscles
• migraine headaches, poor memory and concentration
• depression
• morning stiffness
• cold sensitivity
• allergies
• irritable bowel syndromes
• chronic fatigue
• unable to sleep
• muscle weakness

Patients with fibromyalgia may also experience Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This can lead to further decreases in activity putting the patient in a downward spiral of increasingly weakened muscle tone and atrophy.

Due to the wide range of symptoms, patients are treated on an individual basis and may be prescribed pain killers, corticosteroids, antihistamines and even antidepressants. Unfortunately, some people may experience side effects from these medications, further aggravating their condition.

How Can You Use Coconut Oil for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Virgin coconut oil contains a special blend of natural substances that may help lessen your symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome:

2. Virgin coconut oil is one of nature's most abundant sources of lauric acid:

What Will You Experience when Taking Coconut Oil for Fibromyalgia?

Many people noticed an immediate 'firing-up' of their metabolisms. Increased energy and weight loss are the most common experiences.

In the ground-breaking book, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme Disease (Alternative Medicine Guides), Dr. Lita Lee, Ph.D., of Lowell, Oregon believes coconut oil can be used to treat chronic fatigue patients. "Medical research on the use of coconut oil for chronic fatigue patients shows it to have an antiviral effect," she reports. In addition, it is anti-allergenic and antiseptic, promotes thyroid function, regulates blood sugar, and protects mitochondria (the cells' "energy factories") against stress injuries. "Coconut oil has gotten a bad rap," Dr. Lee adds. "It is actually one of the most healthy saturated fats."

If you suffer from fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, you should take a look at the information found in the book, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme Disease.

This guide uses non-toxic alternative treatments to treat fibromyalgia, including the use of coconut oil. More than 30 leading physicians explain their holistic diagnostic and treatment methods. Each chapter has been updated to reflect the latest research and therapeutic approaches to treating - and ultimately reversing - these debilitating conditions. This book will show you how to regain your vitality, decrease muscle pain, peak your immune system and shake off depression with clinically proven therapies.

Although there are no documented medical studies on coconut oil and fibromyalgia, there is a growing movement of people seeking natural alternative treatments to treat and ultimately reverse this disease.

Remember that only the best virgin coconut will provide the optimum level of lauric acid and non-hydrogenated medium chain fatty acids. Hopefully this information may provide more insight in your treatment plans. Please remember to consult your health care provider or doctor before using coconut oil in your treatment.