There is a war raging inside your body. A fierce battle which may cost you your precious life happens day in and day out.  It’s the fight between the good and bad bacteria. Virgin coconut oil is all set to help you win this war. 

The digestive tract of each individual is home to millions of microscopic organisms. Not all of them are parasites. The microbes known as the good bacteria are vital for our survival. Their presence aids in the digestion process and prevents us from getting sick. They also produce essential nutrients for the body like niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin K, biotin, and folic acid.

But along with the beneficial microorganisms are bad bacteria that cause us harm Digestive disorders result when the bad bacteria outnumber the good ones. As long as there are more good than bad bacteria, our body will function properly.

The following are some types of digestive disorders:

• Diarrhea-also known as loose bowel movement, this is usually caused by bacterial and viral infections. It normally lasts only for 2-3 days. Cases when the condition is prolonged might be an indication of other disease.
• Constipation-This is characterized by infrequent and painful bowel movement and hard stool.
• Peptic Ulcers- caused by a bacterium called Helicobacter Pylori; it is an open sore in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.
• Crohn’s disease- this type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease often causes problem in the lower small intestine. It can also affect the whole gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s disease increases a person’s risk of developing colon cancer.   
• Gallbladder disease-This condition occurs when there is an inflammation, infection, formation of stones, and the obstruction of bile flow of the gallbladder.

Virgin Coconut Oil for a Healthy Tummy

Using antibiotics and other antacid drugs may worsen the problem rather than cure the disease as some bacteria may develop resistant strains to these medicines. It also has lots of undesirable side effects. Adding coconut oil in the diet will promote healthy intestines and increase the number of good bacteria.  This will prevent and eventually bring relief from digestive disorders. Researches prove that the MCFAs component of coconut oil heals inflamed tissues and strengthens intestinal wall along the digestive tract. Drink lots of water and eat fiber-rich foods. Instead of using processed vegetable oils, substitute coconut oil in cooking as it is easier to digest. Cayenne pepper and vinegar tea can also be used to enhance digestion.