A recent study found coconut water could lower blood pressure by as much as 71% in participants

Coconut water is not only delicious, but it could be a viable natural solution to lowering your blood pressure. One study has shown the benefits of this natural heart helper. Amazingly, coconut water was found to lower the blood pressure of 71% of study participants. (Updated May 20, 2023)

Coconut water is a clear, light, liquid that is quite refreshing. Extracted from young, green coconuts that have not reached maturity, coconut water is actually comprised of about 95% water content. In order to locate the proper coconut, look for coconuts that are white, smooth, and pointed on one end.

These are not the ‘traditional’ coconuts you may be used to seeing in the produce section which are brown and covered in small hairs. These young coconuts will be in the refrigerated section, as they are perishable.

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Coconut Water is Full of Vital Nutrients, Better than Sports Drinks

Hawaiians actually call coconut water “noelani,” which means “dew from the heavens.” The drink is even held in high regard in  many tropical cultures. Due to the health-promoting contents of the beverage and the immense hydrating qualities it harnesses, it is no surprise that coconut water is a far better alternative to additive-laden sports drinks.

In fact, one 2007 study found sodium-enriched coconut water to be as effective as commercial sports drinks in overall hydration with far less stomach pains. Of course coconut water also surpasses sports drinks due to an impressive nutritional profile, including:

• Essential B vitamins, minerals, and trace elements (such as zinc, selenium, iodine, sulfur, and manganese).
• The 5 essential electrolytes (potassium, sodium, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium).
• Cytokinins, which are plant hormones that can fight against cancer and aging.
• Amino acids, organic acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.

Perhaps the most compelling reason to drink coconut water is the fact that it reduced blood pressure in 71% of those who drank it. Hypertension can lead to stroke, myocardial infraction, heart failure, and much more. Beyond that, it is a leading cause of chronic kidney failure. Instead of taking pharmaceutical drugs riddled with side effects, coconut water presents itself as a powerful hypertension solution without the harsh side effects.

 

If you take the time to monitor what you eat and how much you exercise, it’s really important for you not to forget to extend these habits into your housekeeping routine. This is because countless items in your home are contaminated with harsh chemicals that slowly accumulate into your tissues and cause toxic overload.  These items could potentially be cancer causing products. (Updated May 18, 2023)

While it’s best to only buy organic homemade or traditional products, here are 7 possible cancer causing products and household items you should replace as soon as possible.

1. Shampoo

Respected academic and scientist David Suzuki reports that 80% common household products contain at least one of the 12 most toxic chemicals, which include carcinogens and endocrine disruptors like parabens, sodium laureth sulfate, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and p-phenylenediamine (1).

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When it comes to shampoo, parabens, fragrance, color and cocamide diethanolamine are the worst offenders. But these chemical aren’t just in shampoo : it’s estimated that 1 in 8 of the82,000 ingredients used in personal care products are industrial chemicals, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins, and hormone disruptors. Even some “organic” or “natural” shampoo brands can contain harsh chemicals,

Instead just make your own or ditch the shampoo once and for all.

Although they may be given names like “summer breeze” or “strawberry shortcake”, scented candles are far from natural. In fact, most candles-even unscented ones-contain formaldehyde, an incredibly harmful chemical that emits toxic fumes when heated (2).

Formaldehyde is also known to cause irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and skin and well as respiratory distress, nausea and cancer (3,4,5)

Instead use all-natural beeswax candles with a cotton-wick to light up your home