Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Coconut water is all the rage right now and for good reason! Coconut water is said to be the most valuable super food on earth and nature’s most refreshing drink. Consumed worldwide, coconut water is packed with a variety of health benefits. It is the purest liquid second only to water itself. If that’s not enough to sell you on this delicious, healthy and beneficial drink, here are a few more reasons.

6 health benefits of Coconut Water

1. Prevents dehydration.  Refuels and rehydrates – coconut water maintains the body’s fluid levels and its potassium content helps maintain water pressure within cells and blood.

2. Fuel for brain and muscles.  Due to its electrolyte content, coconut water improves nervous system functioning and nerve transmission.   It also helps to prevents cramps and spasms in the muscles.

3. Heart and kidney healthy.  Reduces the risk of hypertension and strokes and helps prevent or resolve kidney stones.

4. Anti-aging.  Contains compounds (cytokinins) that protect cells from aging and cancer.

5. Digestive Aid.  Improves digestion and metabolism via bioactive enzymes. Aids absorption of food and efficacy of drugs due to its electrolytic effect. Soothes intestinal pain/spasm.

6. Supports immune function.  Its Lauric acid content is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral. It boosts the immune system in fighting infection whilst helping to eradicate intestinal worms and candida.

Can men get HPV?

Yes!

While it is somewhat rare for men to contract oral oncologic human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, there are four types of men who are most susceptible to infection. HPV16 is associated with the growing increase of oropharyngeal cancer

The Types Of Men Most At Risk

According to a recent major study, single men and smokers face higher risks of developing HPV-driven oropharyngeal cancer. Bisexual men and college-educated men also showed an increased risk of acquiring oral HPV infections.

The rates were also significantly higher for the men who were divorced, separated, or widowed than in those who were married or cohabiting.

However, men who had 20 or more sexual partners did not have a significantly increased risk of acquiring any oral HPV infections, the study authors noted. Marital status seems to be more predictive of oral HPV acquisition than does lifetime number of sexual partners.