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November 15, 2011
Some of us heard about coconut water, and some have already got a chance to try it. Coconut water is a very delicious, healthy and refreshing natural drink, totally free of fat and low in sugars and carbs. Nutritious and health benefits of coconut water are known worldwide, and it is possible to find this natural remedy in many organic food shops around the globe. Coconut water is a little sweet and very pleasant drink received from the fruits of Cocos nucifera. This water is very rich in various nutrients, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, electrolytes, phyto-hormones and other useful natural compounds that can improve our health.
Health benefits of coconut water include very powerful anti-aging properties of this natural remedy. That is why a lot of today’s celebrities like Madonna and others drink coconut water on a regular basis. It can quench you thirst perfectly well, hydrate your body and refresh your mind in hot summer days. 
By drinking some coconut water after a workout you can compensate fluid loss in your body and nourish it with numerous natural vitamins and minerals like magnesium, potassium and others. In addition, coconut water assists detoxification and removing various toxins from your body.
Those who drink this amazing natural water report about excellent qualities of coconut water to suppress hunger. Studies have shown that by drinking this water it is possible to stimulate metabolism and this way speed up weight loss. Drinking coconut oil can assist in preventing various common disorders of digestive system like indigestion, bloating, meteorism, and so on. Besides, some specialists recommend drinking coconut water to those who suffer from diabetes in order to keep blood sugar levels under control (depending on the specifics of the disease in every individual case).
Cleansing and disinfecting health benefits of coconut water can be used in cosmetics and can assist in improving your skin health. Also, coconut water can assist in balancing PH levels in the body. A regular consumption of coconut water is linked to reduced risks of developing many types of cancer, and excellent function of the immune system thus lower chances to be affected by various viruses and infections. Finally, coconut water is a very nutritious and very low calorie drink, and 1 cup of coconut water has only 46 calories. If you have an opportunity, enjoy therapeutic properties and health benefits of coconut water, a natural unique elixir of health and well-being.
Author Info: Hi! My name is Carla and I am a 5th year medical student at HYMS. I am interested in alternative medicine and I have done months researching the topic of herbal medicine. Besides, I like interviewing people and learning more about their experiences with one or another type of herbal treatments. I am willing to contribute to this site with my knowledge, and I would be happy to help you out to the best of my ability with any specific questions or problems related to alternative medicine.
March 7th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
WE HAVE A LOT OF COCONUT IN MY COUNTRY AND SOME HERBAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS USE IT SOMETIMES FOR LIVER DETOX.