Friday, September 29, 2017

Dementia and sense of smell

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DIAGNOSTIC TESTS that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists' offices. Find out why. 



University of Pennsylvania-School of Medicine

PHILADELPHIA--Tests that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists' offices. Scientists have been finding increasing evidence that the sense of smell declines sharply in the early stages of Alzheimer's, and an innovative study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease confirms that administering a simple "sniff test" can enhance the accuracy of diagnosing this dreaded disease. 

The sniff test also appears to be useful for diagnosing a pre-dementia condition called mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which often progresses to Alzheimer's dementia within a few years. 

Neurologists have been eager to find new ways to identify people who are at high risk of Alzheimer's dementia but do not yet show any symptoms. There is a widespread consensus that Alzheimer's medications now under development may not work after dementia has set in. 

"There's the exciting possibility here that a decline in the sense of smell can be used to identify people at risk years before they develop dementia," said principal investigator David R. Roalf, PhD, an assistant professor in the department of Psychiatry at Penn. 


Roalf and his colleagues used a simple, commercially available test known as the Sniffin' Sticks Odor Identification Test, in which subjects must try to identify 16 different odors. They administered the sniff test, and a standard cognitive test (the Montreal Cognitive Assessment), to 728 elderly people. 

The subjects had already been evaluated by doctors at Penn with an array of neurological methods, and according to expert consensus had been placed in one of three categories: "healthy older adult," "mild cognitive impairment," or "Alzheimer's dementia." Roalf and his team used the results from the cognitive test alone, or combined with the sniff test, to see how well they identified subjects in each category. 

As researchers report, the sniff test added significantly to diagnostic accuracy when combined with the cognitive test. 

For example, the cognitive test alone correctly classified only 75 percent of people with MCI, but that figure rose to 87 percent when the sniff test results were added. Combining the two tests also enabled more accurate identification of healthy older adults and those with Alzheimer's dementia. The combination even boosted accuracy in assigning people to milder or more advanced categories of MCI. 

"These results suggest that a simple odor identification test can be a useful supplementary tool for clinically categorizing MCI and Alzheimer's, and even for identifying people who are at the highest risk of worsening," Roalf said. 

Prompted by prior studies that have linked a weakening sense of smell to Alzheimer's, doctors in a few larger dementia clinics already have begun to use smell tests in their assessments of elderly patients. Part of the reason the practice has not yet become common is that the tests that seem most useful take too long to administer. Roalf and colleagues are now trying to develop a briefer test that works as well as the longer ones. 

"We're hoping to shorten the Sniffin' Sticks test, which normally takes 5 to 8 minutes, down to 3 minutes or so, and validate that shorter test's usefulness in diagnosing MCI and dementia--we think that will encourage more neurology clinics to do this type of screening," Roalf said. 

Roalf and his laboratory also plan to investigate whether protein markers of Alzheimer's, which are present in the olfactory region of the brain before dementia occurs, can be detected in nasal fluid to provide an even earlier warning of the disease process. 

Studies suggest that a high proportion of older adults who have cognitive impairment are not identified as such, in part due to lack of adequate screening. 


MORE INFORMATION:
  • The study's first author was Penn's Megan Quarmley; the other co-authors were Paul J. Moberg, Dawn Mechanic-Hamilton, Sushila Kabadi, and David A. Wolk, all of Penn, and Steven E. Arnold of Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital. Data for this study was collected through the Penn Memory Center.
  • Funding was provided by the National Institute of Mental Health (K01 497 MH102609), National Institute on Aging (P30 AG10124), and the Penn Center of Excellence for Research on Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Postpone dementia with hearing aids

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SOURCE:
Oticon 


A groundbreaking study determined hearing aids reduce cognitive decline. The extensive research spanned 25 years and included over 3,000 people. Find out how much hearing aids help. 




SOMERSET, N.J. -- It is well-established that untreated hearing loss can lead to an acceleration of cognitive problems. An important study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society is the first to show that wearing hearing aids reduces cognitive decline associated with hearing loss.

3,000 Adults, 25 Years

The study, “Self-Reported Hearing Loss: Hearing Aids and Cognitive Decline in Elderly Adults: A 25-year Study”, followed 3,670 adults, age 65 and older over a 25-year period. Professor Hélène Amieva, a leading researcher in the Neuropsychology and Epidemiology of Aging at the University of Bordeaux, France, headed up the study which was part of the Personnes Agèes QUID cohort (PAQUID), a cohort specifically designed to study brain aging.

Cognitive Decline + Hearing Aids

Researchers compared the trajectory of cognitive decline among older adults who were using hearing aids and those who were not. The study found no difference in the rate of cognitive decline between a control group of people with no reported hearing loss and people with hearing loss who used hearing aids. By contrast, hearing loss was significantly associated with lower baseline scores on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), a well-recognized test of cognitive function, during the 25-year follow-up period, independent of age, sex and education. 

The study indicates that people with hearing loss who wear hearing aids have the same risk for age-related cognitive decline as people without hearing loss,” says Donald Schum, PhD, Vice President of Audiology and Professional Practice for Oticon, Inc. “But cognitive decline is accelerated for the people who have hearing loss and don’t use hearing aids. With this study, we are seeing for the first time evidence that hearing aids are a prevention against accelerated cognitive decline in later years. That’s a powerful motivator for the more than 75% of people with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids but are reluctant to address their hearing health.”

Improving Social Interaction and Other Cognitively Stimulating Activities

A number of studies have shown correlations between hearing loss and greater risk of cognitive decline in older adults, including a pair of studies out of Johns Hopkins that found hearing loss is associated with accelerated cognitive decline and possibly also with the onset of dementia in older adults. The vast majority of scientists in the area have agreed that cognitive decline is likely related to the lack of social interaction that older adults have because of their hearing loss. The assumption has been that if people use hearing aids and thus become socially active again or are able to maintain an appropriate level of social activity then they would decrease their risk of a more rapid decline in cognitive skills. The new study appears to corroborate those assumptions.

Link to Dementia

The link to dementia is more complex. One of the most likely explanations is that the cognitive decline associated with hearing loss adds to the decline due to Alzheimer’s disease and thereby leads to crossing the threshold for the diagnosis of dementia at an early point in time.

Technology

“The transition from sound to meaning happens in the brain,” explains Dr. Schum. “When hearing is compromised, such as with hearing loss, the sound signal that the brain is accustomed to processing is different and it takes more effort to fill in the blanks. This is why hearing loss can be so tiring and can drain the mental energy people need for everyday activities. People may respond by withdrawing socially because it’s just too exhausting to try to keep up. Social isolation and the resulting depression and health issues have long been recognized as increased risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.”

Hearing Care

Hearing loss is the most common chronic health condition affecting older adults. The PAQUID study underscores the importance of addressing the challenges of under-diagnosis and under-treatment of hearing loss.

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one in eight people in the US (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears. Among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three (30 percent) has ever used them. Fewer adults aged 20 to 69 (approximately 16 percent) who could benefit from wearing hearing aids have ever used them. Even among people who eventually get treatment for hearing loss, many delay seeking help for an average of 7 to 10 years from the time they could benefit from hearing aids.

“This study should be a wake-up call for people who are considering doing something about treating their hearing loss but have been delaying,” says Dr. Schum. “It’s not just about hearing well today, it’s about the long-term effects of untreated hearing loss.”

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information about hearing health, hearing loss and BrainHearing technology, visit brainhearing.com.

These findings add to a large body of evidence showing that technologies used in hearing aids must be designed to minimize the mental effort that hearing loss leads to when listening to speech in background noise. For almost 20 years, Oticon researchers at the world renowned Eriksholm research center have focused on BrainHearing™ technology, an approach that carefully processes the speech signal so it is presented to the person’s brain as clearly and accurately as possible - the way the brain is best able to understand it. With more sound information, the brain doesn’t have to work as hard to understand what is being said. The result is a clearer, more effortless listening experience. For people who wear hearing aids, this means less demanding mental processing throughout the day so they can engage more actively in everyday life.

The early findings of the study were shared by Professor Amieva at a professional conference sponsored by Oticon, Inc., attended by more than 1000 hearing care professionals.

Monday, September 25, 2017

Room Designs for those with dementia

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SOURCE:
www.dementia.stir.ac.uk .


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Dementia design improves the independence of people with dementia. This online book is available at no charge. Learn dozens of clever design tips that can make a world of difference. 




Good Practice in the Design of Homes and Living Spaces for People with Dementia and Sight Loss is a new book of guidelines launched by Thomas Pocklington Trust and the University of Stirling.

The book reveals how clever design of living spaces can improve the lives of people who are living with two common conditions - dementia and sight loss. 


The evidence-based guidelines help make homes more accessible for people with both conditions and were developed after researchers gathered the views and experiences of people living with dementia and sight loss, their families and carers and a wide range of professionals. 

Sight loss and dementia are both associated with aging. The consequences of visual mistakes can be serious for people with dementia who may not realize or remember that they have made a mistake or be able to rationalize or ‘reality check’ what they believe they are seeing.

Professor Alison Bowes, who led the Stirling research, says: "Our research focuses on the person, their individual needs and rights, and the ways in which their independence and capacity can be improved. The new guidelines consider the individual first and show that simple measures can make their homes more accessible and supportive. We believe these are among the first such guidelines to begin to address this important issue of promoting independence and capacity for people with both dementia and sight loss." 

Before being finalised the guidelines were reviewed in an online survey of 360 specialists working in the field of dementia and/or sight loss. There was strong agreement with most of the elements and this is reflected in their final format. 

Dr. Watson says: "These guidelines will help people with dementia and sight loss to live their daily lives with more independence. We also hope that they will trigger a greater awareness of the problems caused when these two conditions are combined and the importance of considering sight loss alongside issues of dementia." 


MORE INFORMATION:

In a new online resource all the evidence gathered for this research, including the literature review, interviews and focus group feedback will be available to search, providing an invaluable tool for researchers, professionals and all those interested in dementia and sight loss. The guidelines are also summarised in an easy to read booklet and are available in audio and podcast formats.

Notes:
  • The research - Best Practice in the Design of Homes and Living Spaces for People Living with Dementia and Sight Loss - was commissioned by Thomas Pocklington Trust and carried out by Professor Alison Bowes, Dr Louise McCabe, Dr Alison Dawson and Dr Corinne Greasley-Adams of the University of Stirling.
  • The guidelines and a full resource of the evidence behind them will be available at the following web address: www.dementia.stir.ac.uk
  • The summarised guidelines in booklet, audio and podcast format are obtainable from: www.dementia.stir.ac.uk or www.pocklington-trust.org.uk .
  • Thomas Pocklington Trust is a national charity dedicated to delivering positive change for visually impaired people, and commissions a programme of social and public health research, including research about housing for people with sight loss. See: www.pocklington-trust.org.uk
  • The University of Stirling Dementia Services Development Centre is an international centre of knowledge and expertise dedicated to improving the lives of people with dementia.

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Positives of dementia

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Dr. Gregory Jicha has completed an eye-opening study on diagnosing dementia. He said, "The overall assumption is that this diagnosis would have a uniformly negative impact on a patient's outlook on life, but we were surprised to find that almost half of respondents reported positive scores." Learn the benefits people see in getting their diagnosis. 



Results from a study of patients with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia indicates that their outlook isn't as dark as expected. 

A group of scientists from the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging asked 48 men and women with early dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) a series of questions about their quality of life and personal outlook post-diagnosis. 

Called the Silver Lining Questionnaire (SLQ), the instrument measures the extent to which people believe their illness has had a positive benefit in areas such as: improved personal relationships, greater appreciation for life, positive influence on others, personal inner strength and changes in life philosophy. The SLQ has been administered previously to patients with cancer diagnoses, but hasn't been given to MCI/dementia patients, according to Gregory Jicha, MD, PhD, a professor at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and the study's lead author. 

"The overall assumption is that this diagnosis would have a uniformly negative impact on a patient's outlook on life, but we were surprised to find that almost half of respondents reported positive scores," Jicha said.

Even Higher

Positive responses were even higher on certain scores, such as:
  1. appreciation and acceptance of life
  2. less concern about failure
  3. self-reflection, tolerance of others, and courage to face problems in life
  4. strengthened relationships and new opportunities to meet people.
"The common stereotype for this type of diagnosis is depression, denial, and despair," Jicha said. "However, this study - while small - suggests that positive changes in attitude are as common as negative ones." 

The next step, according to Jicha, is to explore the variables that affect outlook in these patients with an eye towards interventions that might help the other half find their "silver lining." 

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Coconut oil dementia diet

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Coconut oil for Alzheimer's is based on the well-researched benefits of ketone-rich diets in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, Vascular and Lewy Body Dementia. Learn about the Coconut-Oil-Dementia Diet, a rich source of ketones & other brain-healthy nutrients.




Welcome to our series investigating dementia and the science behind the brain's use of ketones. This series offers much well-referenced information but is not medical advice. Before using any of this information, ask your doctor.

A coconut-oil-dementia diet focuses on foods that are rich in ingredients that help the body make ketones, as well as other brain-healthy nutrients that fight dementia. Here is how it works.

Glucose

Glucose is our brains' primary energy source. Like an athlete too weak to run due to hunger, a brain with too little glucose can experience cognitive decline. That means a person will have problems thinking and remembering.

As our brains age, they "burn" glucose less efficiently. Furthermore, research has shown that a drop in glucose metabolism usually occurs in people with dementias such as Alzheimer's. This glucose-drop often occurs years before people begin to exhibit symptoms.

To address this problem, scientists began studying ketones as an alternative energy source to glucose.

Ketones

In 2008, the medical journal "Neurotherapeutics" published the study, Ketone Bodies as a Therapeutic for Alzheimer's Disease. The groundbreaking research demonstrated the brain's apparent ability to use ketones as an alternative energy source.

With this new evidence regarding ketones' benefits for the ailing brain, scientists began taking a closer look at the "Ketogenic Diet." The ketogenic diet activates the "ketosis" process in our bodies, generating these energy-giving ketones.

Brain Studies on Ketones

Indeed, researchers found the ketogenic diet to have neuroprotective effects, breathing new life into brain cells. In uncontrolled clinical trials and animal studies, the ketogenic diet provided "symptomatic and disease-modifying activity in a broad range of neurodegenerative disorders."(1) This includes:
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Stroke (Vascular dementia) (1)
  • Huntington's Disease(2)
  • Lewy Body Dementia(3)
Further research strengthened the evidence in such studies as the one showing that the Ketogenic Diet improves dementia in mice.

Even more recently, the University of South Florida (USF) Byrd Alzheimer Institute launched a clinical trial of coconut oil in 65 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. It is currently in progress as of June 2013.

Axona®

The ketogenic diet is complex. It usually requires supervision by a professional nutritionist. This is worth the effort when it is administered for its proven benefits for epileptics. However, for people living at home with dementia, it can be too demanding. When not strictly supervised or adhered to, it can have undesirable side effects.

To make its benefits more accessible to the millions of people with dementias such as Alzheimer's, the biotechnology company Accera introduced Axona®.

Axona® is a brand-name high-quality FDA-recognized prescription-only medical food. It comes in clean, easy-to-use one-a-day packets. For those who can afford it, clinical trials have shown it to be a promising supplement. At about a hundred dollars a month, though, it is not for everyone.

MCT

The ketogenic diet's process of ketosis is not the only way to get helpful ketones to the brain. When a person eats or drinks anything rich in MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides), the liver quickly converts them into ketones, which make their way to the brain in just an hour or two.

Sources rich in MCTs include MCT oil, coconut oil and Axona®. It is well worth exploring the least expensive concentrated source of dietary MCTs, coconut oil.

Coconut Oil

Virgin coconut oil is available at health food stores, food co-ops, Amazon.com and many grocery stores. It is inexpensive and contains about 60 percent MCTs.

The most famous advocate of coconut oil for dementia is Dr. Mary Newport. Dr. Newport almost gave up hope on treating her husband's Alzheimer's. After doing her own research, she began giving him a daily dose of coconut oil. He showed immediate improvement. 

In 2008, she started carefully documenting her husband Steve's progress. After two years of regular use, she carefully documented that he:

  • improved dramatically
  • jogged once more
  • read again and remembered what he read
  • got distracted less
  • had a stable MRI for the entire two-year period.
Dr. Newport said at the time,
"I do believe that, overall, the use of coconut oil has taken us back in time at least two years. I don't know if we will beat it, but we have at least gotten a reprieve from this disease."
See the interview of Dr. Mary Newport on her Research on Treating Alzheimer's with Coconut Oil.

Update

In 2014, under the video, "How Much Coconut Oil for Alzheimer's & Dementia?", Dr. Newport wrote:
"About one year ago, Steve began having seizures which occur in about 1/3 of Alzheimer's patients eventually...not related to coconut oil. He fell straight back and hit his head with the first seizures. I wouldn't trade the extra three or so better quality years we had as a result of coconut oil even if Alzheimer's wins in the end. I have personally heard from about 400 people who have benefited, most with dementia, at least 35 with Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative disorders, some now stable for two to four years. It is a dietary intervention... it is your choice."
Coconut oil dissolves easily in anything from coffee to hot breakfast cereal. Check out, 20 Ways to Mix Coconut Oil into a Dementia Diet.

Coconut oil is an ordinary food that does not need a prescription. Notwithstanding, taking a lot of anything can have side-effects or interactions, so be sure to ask your doctor. , dementia views, dementia resource

For a practical guide to the use of coconut oil and MCT oil in dementias such as Alzheimer's, see the video, How to Use Coconut Oil for Dementia

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Is it dementia

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Memory failing? New research shows you may need help, but not for dementia. Memory slips, stress and fatigue are the symptoms of a growing population of people with healthy memory. Learn why. 




Stress, fatigue, and feeling like your memory is failing you... These are the symptoms of a growing group of patients studied as part of a thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy. Result -- They may need help, but they are rarely entering the initial stages of dementia.

GROWING NUMBERS

"We are seeing a growing number of people who are seeking help because of self-perceived cognitive problems, but have no objective signs of disease despite thorough investigation," says Marie Eckerström, doctoral student at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology and licensed psychologist at the Memory Unit of Sahlgrenska University Hospital. 

The influx of this particular group of patients, which currently represents one-third of the individuals who come to the unit, has increased the need for knowledge of who they are. In her work, Marie Eckerström followed a few hundred of them, both women and men, over an average of four years.

Memory Intact

They are usually highly educated professionals who are relatively young in this context, between the ages of 50 and 60. When tested at the hospital, their memory functions are intact. But, in their everyday environment where they are under pressure to constantly learn new things, they think things just are not working right. 

The correlation between self-perceived memory problems and stress proved to be strong. Seven out of ten in the group had experiences of severe stress, clinical burnout, or depression. 

"We found that problems with stress were very common. Patients often tell us they are living or have lived with severe stress for a prolonged period of time and this has affected their cognitive functions to such an extent that they feel like they are sick and are worried about it. In some cases, this is combined with a close family member with dementia, giving the patient more knowledge but also increasing their concern," says Marie Eckerström.

Suspected Dementia

The memory unit investigates suspicions of the early stages of dementia in those who seek help. Research is conducted in parallel to this. 

"We primarily investigate suspected dementia. If we are able to rule this out, then the patient does not remain with us. But, there are not so many places such patients can turn and they seem to fall between the cracks." 

Perceived memory problems are common and may be an early sign of future development of dementia. For those in the studied group who also had deviating biomarkers in their cerebrospinal fluid (beta-amyloid, total-tau and phospho-tau), the risk of deteriorating and developing dementia was more than double. However, the majority demonstrated no signs of deterioration after four years.

SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION

"These individuals have no objective signs of dementia. The issue instead is usually stress, anxiety or depression," says Marie Eckerström. 

One out of ten with only self-perceived memory problems developed dementia during the investigated period. According to Marie Eckerström, this is a higher percentage than the population in general, but is still low. 

"It is not a matter of just anyone who has occasional memory problems in everyday life. It is more a matter of individuals who sought medical attention to investigate whether they are developing serious problems," states Marie Eckerström. 

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Coconut Oil part of a Brain-Healthy Diet

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There are hundreds of ways of incorporating coconut oil into a healthy diet to boost memory and cognition. Start with these 20 ideas.




As a cooking oil, replace polyunsaturated oils, "vegetable oils" such as corn and soy, with coconut oil. Coconut oil should be your main cooking oil, as it is heat stable, and will not become toxic in uses that require high heat.


Use coconut oil for frying: Gluten Free Fried Chicken Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2009/9/23/Gluten-Free-Fried-Chicken

Gluten Free Coconut Fried Fish Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2009/9/27/Gluten-Free-Coconut-Fri...

Use coconut oil for baking: Roast Chicken with Coconut Oil Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/3/19/roast-chicken-with-coco...

Use coconut oil for making your own mayonnaise: Coconut Mayonnaise Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/1/19/coconut-mayonnaise

Use coconut oil in dips: Coconut Ranch Party Dip Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/10/22/coconut-ranch-party-dip

Use coconut oil to make your own salad dressings: Spicy Coconut Cilantro Dressing Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/1/28/spicy-coconut-cilantro-...

Use coconut oil to make your own ketchup: Homemade Fresh Tomato Ketchup Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2011/6/1/homemade-fresh-tomato-ke...

Use coconut oil to make the best pie crusts: Coconut Oil Pie Crust Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/8/6/coconut-oil-pie-crust

Use coconut oil in your soups: Sweet Potato Coconut Peanut Butter Soup Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2009/11/15/sweet-potato-coconut-p...

Use coconut oil to make fudge: Black and White Toasted Coconut Fudge Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2011/12/9/black-white-toasted-coc...

Use coconut oil to make pudding: Quick Chocolate Coconut Pudding Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/3/2/quick-chocolate-coconut-...

Use coconut oil to make cookies: Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkles Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/12/7/gluten-free-chocolate-c...

Use coconut oil to make muffins: Gluten Free Lemon-Lime Coconut Flour Muffins Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2009/12/29/lemon-lime-coconut-flo...

Use coconut oil to make brownies: Coconut Peanut Butter Whole Wheat Brownies Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/2/24/coconut-peanut-butter-w...

Use coconut oil to make chocolate cake: Making A Foolproof Gluten Free Cake Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2009/11/10/making-a-foolproof-glu...

Use coconut oil to make chocolate candy: Homemade Honey Chocolate Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2011/2/18/homemade-honey-chocolate

Use coconut oil in gluten free and dairy free recipes: Strawberry Cream Pie - Gluten Free and Dairy Free Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/6/15/strawberry-cream-pie-gl...

Add coconut oil to your coffee: Spiced Coconut Mocha Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2011/11/23/spiced-coconut-mocha

Use coconut oil in hot chocolate: Coconut Peanut Butter Cup Hot Cocoa Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/1/5/coconut-peanut-butter-cu...

Use coconut oil to add energy to your smoothies: How to Add Coconut Oil to Smoothies without the Oil Clumping Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2011/8/24/how-to-add-coconut-oil-...

Use coconut oil in your protein shakes for extra energy: Chocolate Coconut Banana Protein Shake Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/5/7/chocolate-coconut-banana...

Use coconut oil in chocolate milk: Pecan Coconut Chocolate Milk Recipe - http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2010/12/6/pecan-coconut-chocolate...

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