This is a great book! It was written by a pediatrician who's husband was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers in 2003. After trying several meds on him that didn't work and his condition deteriorating quickly, she discovered coconut oil and got him started on that. That made a huge difference and over the next few months and years, his condition got increasingly better and he has since remained in very good mental health with just a few issues yet. There are many testimonials in the book (and on line) that are really amazing.
The book is an easy read even with all the medical info (which usually bores me to tears!). I have been doing more research myself on the effects of coconut oil and am amazed at how many different illnesses and conditions it is good for. I am now taking it myself to see what it can do for my health. With alzheimers on both sides of my family, I want to do what I can to prevent it from happening to me.
It is also being used for diabetes, parkinsons, autism, glaucoma, and other neurological/brain related diseases. Also good for skin, hair, teeth, etc. Apparently it can also be used on pets, but am still looking into the benefits of that.
The author is Mary Newport, MD.