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Positive Health News Report No
14 Summer Issue, 1997
RETURN FROM THE JUNGLE
An Interview with Chris Dafoe
By Mark Konlee
In our last newsletter, I reported on a PWA, Chris Dafoe of Cloverdale,
IN who, based on his lab numbers, thought the end was near in September,
1996. His HIV viral load was over 600,000, CD4 count was 10 and CD8 at
300. He prepaid his funeral and decided to take his last vacation in the
jungles of South America with an Indian tribe in the Republic of
Surinam. Around October 14, 1996, he began eating daily a dish of cooked
coconut which was prepared by the local Indians. By Dec. 27th, 1996, a
mere 2 and 1/2 months later, his viral load was at non-detectable levels
and he had gained 32 lbs and was feeling great. Since he continued the
cooked coconut for breakfast every day after he returned, both he and I
agreed that something in the coconut must have inactivated the AIDS
virus(s) (HIV and HHV-6A). In last my phone conversation with him in
January, 1997, Chris indicated that he planned to return soon to Surinam
and would be there for a few months. I did not hear from him again until
April 28th, 1997.
Mark: Welcome back. How are you doing?
Chris: I feel great. I have more energy that ever. I had one
setback when I got shingles and had to take a prescription drug. At the
time I had the shingles, my viral load increased to 5000. Since then it
has dropped back to non-detectable levels.
Mark: Have you had other lab results?
Chris: My total White Blood Count (WBC) increased from 1.7 to
3.0. My RBC and HGB both have increased. My triglycerides have come down
from 760 to 547. My platelets are up from 228 to 235. CD4's are up from
10 to 60. CD8's increased from 300 to 375.
Mark: Do you know of anyone else who tried the coconut treatment?
Chris: Yes, a friend with a viral load of 900,000 ate 1/2 a
cooked coconut a day. After 4 weeks, his viral load dropped to around
350,000. After the second month, his viral load remained the same and
his doctor added Crixivan to his protocol. He did not use AZT or 3TC.
After 4 weeks, his viral load dropped to non-detectable levels.
Mark: Coconuts and Crixivan?
Chris: Yes.
Mark: Was your friend's diet the same as yours?
Chris: No. He ate red meats, hamburgers, pizza, french fries, the
typical American diet.
Mark: What do you eat?
Chris: I do not eat fried foods, baked foods, red meat,
hamburgers, lunch meat, french fries, pizza or bread or any products
made from wheat (pasta, spaghetti). I eat raw and steamed vegetables,
fruit, legumes and rice, some broiled fish and a little chicken.
Mark: It sounds like your diet is low in fat, gluten-free (no
wheat products) and also free from hydrogenated fats and trans fatty
acids.
Chris: That would be correct.
Mark: Did you find out why the Indians in Surinam eat cooked
coconut every morning?
Chris: The Indian Chief told me that they use the coconut as the
basis for all their medicines. They also use the milk from the inside of
the coconut and also use other plants and herbs from the jungle to make
these medicines. They eat cooked coconut every morning to help prevent
illness.
Mark: How have you been making the coconut porridge every
morning?
Chris: After I crack open the coconut, I peel the thin brown
layer off the white meat and place 1/2 of the coconut meat in a
microwave oven for 2 and 1/2 minutes. Then I run it through a food
processor to make a fine paste. Then I cook it for 10 minutes and add
breakfast cereal and cook them together until done.
Mark: If someone wants to contact you, would you mind giving out
your e-mail address?
Chris: No. It is dafoe@ccrtc.com
Mark: Thank you for sharing this information with our readers.
Note: Chris has recently been out of town for interviews for different
employment positions he is considering.
PURE COCONUT MILK - OTHER CASE REPORTS
Milwaukee, WI. Jim Prentice, whose experience with Eden, the olive leaf
extract, was reported in Positive Health News, Report No 11, under the
initials J.P. tried "Coconut Milk" in May, 1997.
Around May 1st, Jim Prentice tried the coconut milk and liked it so much
he drank up the whole can. Because of its heavy fat content, he later
would divide it into 2 or 3 daily portions. His reaction: "I love it, it
makes me feel great!" After 3 days he reported the last traces of his
neuropathy was completely gone.
Brooklyn, NY., Robert Marra tried the coconut milk but because of a gall
bladder operation could not tolerate a whole can and consumed 1/2 can
daily. He reported 50% of his neuropathy was gone after using it for 3
days. May 21st: In a phone call I received from Don from Jamaica, he had
reported previously a persistent pain in his belly that he had had for
several months. After starting to drink a large glass daily of "Pure
Coconut Milk" about a month ago, he reported the pain is completely
gone.
While this report is about 5 cases, every new discovery has a beginning.
The lab results in the first two cases are impressive but too small a
number to draw definitive conclusions. However, the published scientific
research on the antiviral properties for Monolaurin and its derivative,
lauric acid, are well documented. There is a sound scientific basis for
expecting broad spectrum anti-viral activity against all lipid envelope
viruses from the consumption of coconuts, coconut milk and/or coconut
oil.
Update: June 15th, 1997. Case No 6. This late-breaking news came too
late to be printed in the hard copy of Positive Health News, Report No
14. On June 13th, a PWA from California called and told me the first lab
results of any reported using canned Coconut Milk. He used 3/4 of a can
of Pure Coconut Milk daily for 4 weeks. He reported his viral load for
HIV dropped from 30,000 to 7,000. He used no other anti-virals. He also
used some of the other immune based therapies like Naltrexone and Thymic
Factors. He reported a doubling of his T cell counts (both CD4 and CD8)
during the 4 week period.
THAI Kitchen Pure coconut Milk(1) and Gourmet Awards Pure Coconut
Milk(2) come in 14 oz cans without added preservatives. 11 ounces
contain about 24 grams of lauric acid, the therapeutic dose suggested by
Mary Enig. I knew if coconut were to be widely used as a treatment for
AIDS or CFIDS, we would need to find a more convenient way of using it
since many people won't go through the bother of cracking, peeling and
cooking their own coconuts. (Note: Do not buy "Lite" Coconut milk. It is
watered down and contains about half the lauric acid of regular coconut
milk).
1. THAI Kitchens, Berkeley, CA Whole importers - 510-268-0209 E-mail:
thaikitc@crl.com
2. Gourmet Award Foods, St. Paul MN. Wholesale importers for grocery
stores 612-646-2981
Since some of the lauric acid in coconut oil is converted by the body
into "Monolaurin" and the published scientific research indicates that
Monolaurin dissolves the lipid membranes viruses, pure coconut oil or
coconut oil found in coconut milk might be an effective, non-toxic, long
term treatment for AIDS and CFIDS, inactivating not only HIV, but
HHV-6A, EBV, CMV as well as other lipid envelope viruses.
Jarrow Formulas carries a "Certified Organic Coconut Oil "made by Omega
Nutrition, Bellingham, WA. However, the demand for Organic Coconut Oil
is often greater than the supply. As long as the coconut oil is natural
and not hydrogenated, it should still work even if not certified
"organic." Coconut milk and oil have three things going for it and two
against. The three things for it are 1. availability 2. low cost 3.
non-toxic/no side effects. The two things going against it are 1. Too
few success reports at this time - only 5 persons have given feedback
(although there are no failures to report either) 2. Low profit from
sales - not likely to be heavily promoted in the media.
Update: A person with CFIDS whom I reported in my last newsletter who
was 36 lbs underweight called me the other day to report his CD8 and CD4
counts have doubled and he has gained 15 lbs in the past 3 months. He
eats 2 whole raw coconuts weekly, takes Naltrexone daily,
supplementation with intestinal flora and received injections of
L-Glutathione and ATP from Dr. Patricia Salvato (Houston, TX). He eats
no fried foods. He eats squash daily, Okra and other vegetables. He says
he is doing much better. John can be reached at dettling@tenet.edu.
IDEAS ON HOW TO USE RAW COCONUT,
COCONUT MILK OR OIL
Raw coconut - 7 ounces contains about 24 grams of lauric acid. For some
persons, coconut are free for the picking. One lady in Hawaii told me
"we have coconuts all around here. There are several hanging in front of
the window as we talk." Raw coconut may be eaten plain or ground in a
coffee grinder or food processor into fine tasty moist flakes that can
be mixed with yogurt, applesauce or cereal.
Coconut Milk: To 2 and 1/3 cups of skim or low fat "cows" milk add one
14 ounce can of pure coconut milk. Shake and refrigerate until used.
Three 8 ounce glasses daily provides 24 grams of lauric acid. In place
of regular "cow's milk," you may substitute lactose reduced milk or low
fat soy or rice milk.
Other uses for coconut milk. Add 1/2 tsp. of vanilla to a can of coconut
milk. Refrigerate. It thickens to the consistency of ice cream. Add it
to dishes of berries, apple sauce or other fruits. Add coconut milk to
"Stir Fry vegetables" - Thai style with added curry.
Use coconut milk or coconut oil in place of vegetable oil for baking
purposes.
Whole lemon/coconut oil drink - substitute 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
(or 2/3 cup coconut milk) for 1 tbs. of olive oil. Add 3/4 cup pineapple
or other fruit juice. Dose: about 12 to 14 grams of lauric acid per
serving.
Add 1 scoop of Designer Protein or one packet of Immunocal to a jar and
add 2/3 cup of coconut milk and 1/2 cup of fruit juice (pineapple?).
Stir. Do this twice a day. This gives you 24 grams of lauric acid.
If you are Allergic to coconuts, use coconut oil
The allergy is caused by proteins in the coconut, not the oil. Mix equal
parts of melted butter and coconut oil together and use it in place of
pure butter on bread, potatoes and vegetables as well as for frying and
baking needs.
To make a drink, add 3 and 1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil to 2 and 3/4
cups of skim or low fat milk (or soy or rice milk) and place in a
blender. Add 1 teaspoon of pectin and blend. Pectin is sold in grocery
stores for canning jams and jellies. Three 8 ounce glasses daily gives
you 24 grams of lauric acid.
Breakfast Pancakes - substitute coconut oil for butter or vegetable oil
and double the dose. Two large buckwheat pancakes containing 2 tbs. of
coconut oil provide 14 grams of lauric acid.
John Finnegan in "The Facts About Fats" recommends the following brands
of coconut oil: "Only Omega Nutrition make organically grown, unrefined
coconut oil that is packaged in light excluding containers." Omega
organic coconut oil is distributed through Jarrow Formulas.
Raw Unpasteurized Milk Blended With
Coconut Milk
If you can find a local farmer who will sell you raw goat's milk or
cow's milk, you can substitute it for the low fat milk in the above
recipes and you will get the added benefits on increasing L-Glutathione
levels without the need to use Immunocal or Designer Protein. The
curative powers of raw goat's milk have been widely reported in health
literature. However, raw cow's milk also has curative powers. One person
from Canada told me that 1 or 2 glasses daily of raw cow's milk has
cured several local cases of Arthritis. A tab of butter is placed on top
of the milk and it is gently heated until the butter melts, then it is
consumed immediately. Note: Milk with 4% fat sold in grocery stores
contains small amounts of lauric acid, but it may not be enough to be
therapeutic. However, 2 years ago, one PWA with wasting syndrome, who
was not lactose intolerant, told me he gained 20 lbs by drinking 1/2
gallon of milk daily. For persons lactose intolerant, "Lactaid" may be
added to the milk to digest the lactose.
What about eating macaroons? I would advise against it as a treatment
for AIDS or CFIDS. When flaked or dessiccated coconut is baked with egg
white and honey in macaroons, there may be an absorption problem. The
lauric acid might not be digested and assimilated.
How can I improve my absorption of fats and oils? The B vitamin "Biotin"
may help in cases where there is a problem with fat absorption.
Suggested adult dose: 5 mg daily. Do not use this high a dose
continuously. Stop for 2 weeks after the first month. Have your
physician monitor your B vitamin levels. Pectin found in lemon rinds and
fruits like apple and cranberries will also help with fat absorption.
Suggestion: Add one or more slices of whole lemon to your meals and/or
apple sauce or cranberry sauce. Absorption of nutrients from foods may
be enhanced if you eliminate all wheat products from your diet - for
many, easier said than done. Substitute white rice, wild rice, brown
rice, squash and potatoes for wheat products.
OTHER USES FOR COCONUT OIL FOR SKIN
RASHES, FUNGAL INFECTIONS and PLANTAR'S WARTS.
GOOT: For 5 years or longer, I have had a recipe in my book on a Garlic
Oil Ointment called GOOT. This is a combination of raw garlic blended
with coconut oil with a little olive oil added. I have never ceased to
be amazed at what this ointment can accomplish. Last fall, I met "Dan" a
local resident who told me he had a bad case of Plantar's Warts and
Athletes foot. When he showed me the soles of his feet, it was the worst
looking set of feet I have ever observed. I made a mixture of GOOT for
him by placing 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped garlic cloves, 3
tablespoons of coconut oil and 1 tbs. of olive oil in a coffee grinder
and blended it together. The mixture was then placed in a small jar and
refrigerated until used. (shelf life - 30 days). The olive oil was added
to keep the mixture soft while refrigerated - otherwise with coconut oil
alone, it would be rock hard while refrigerated.
Dan applied the mixture to his feet for two weeks. Two weeks later he
visited me and took off his socks to show me what looked like a magical
transformation - both the fungal infection and the Plantar's Warts were
completely gone. He had what looked like a brand new set of feet,
totally normal in color and appearance. He said: "After about 10 days,
the Plantar's Warts just peeled off."
In another local case, a rash of unknown origin cleared up in 2 days by
applying pure coconut oil to it. In a third case, a PWA who had a rash
all over his face for 2 years and who had tried every treatment the
Dermatologist gave him, decided to try GOOT. He reported that after 2
weeks, the rash was completely gone. He was so happy he said he was
taking a vacation - something he had been too ashamed to do for 2 years.
The only complaint a few people have had about the ointment is that it
stinks, an undeniable fact that gives garlic another common name "the
stinking rose."
GOOT was originally designed for people who wanted a gentler alternative
to garlic clove anal suppositories that can burn. The suppositories are
used to kill fungal and parasitic infections in the colon. Since active
ingredients in the garlic are also absorbed into the blood, there is a
systemic benefit. This leads to the next question: Can a daily dose of
lauric acid (3.5 tbsps of coconut oil) be absorbed into the body as a
rectal implant? Would not adding one clove of garlic to the coconut oil
make this a powerful double hit combo? No one has tried this as a
treatment for AIDS or CFIDS; perhaps someone should.
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In the latest newsletter, I reported on 5 cases where persons used
Lauric acid from coconuts, coconut milk or oil to inactivate HIV, HHV-6
- variant A, and other lipid envelope viruses. Since publication of the
newsletter, two persons with AIDS have called and reported HIV viral
load drops as a result of drinking canned coconut milk. One person who
consumed 1/2 can (about 7 ounces) daily reported a 50% drop in HIV viral
load in 4 weeks. Another person with an HIV viral load of 60,000
reported it dropped to 800 in 6 weeks. He consumed 1/2 can twice daily
or a total of 14 ounces. He also used other immune based therapies
including Naltrexone, DNCB, RyVital, Beta 1, 3 Glucan and DHEA. He
eliminated trans fatty acids and most forms of sugar from his diet and
also took evening primrose oil and vitamins and minerals from super
foods and whole food sources. Neither person used any protease
inhibitors or nucleosides.
In another local case, D.W. of Racine WI, had been on Crixivan, AZT and
3TC for over one year while his weight and health deteriorated. This
happened in spite of increases in his CD4 counts and a very low HIV
viral load of 2400. In Dec., 1996, he began to add nutritional and
immune based therapies including Naltrexone, Beta 1, 3 Glucan, Complete
Thymic Formula and Designer Protein. He also used one bottle of Transfer
Factor and has been using Larreastat for several months. Six weeks ago,
he added coconut oil - 3 tblsp daily to his protocol along with evening
primrose oil and Jarrowdophilus. Late in June, he quit the Crixivan, AZT
and 3TC. Three weeks later he had lab work done. Surprise, no increase
in his HIV viral load. It remained at the same 2400 level it was 3
months ago and he had increases in both his CD4 and CD8 counts. He feels
so good he left on vacation this week.
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"Coconut oil is the healthiest oil on
earth."-Bruce Fife, N.D.
"Coconut oil is the healthiest oil
you can use."-Joseph Mercola, D.O.
Coconut oil is the world's only
natural low-calorie fat.
Why has coconut oil had a bad
reputation in the past? It's not what you might think. The reason has
nothing to do with science or with health.
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