ItsCoconut Oil Health Benefits and Uses

It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium
Internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize teeth
Is an immediate source of energy when eaten that isn’t stored as fat
Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily
It can help improve sleep when taken daily
When used in food, it may support healthy thyroid function
Some studies show that it can help improve insulin levels when consumed regularly
Topically, it help skin heal faster after injury or infection because of its beneficial fats
When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite
 Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety
When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production
Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically
Some studies show it can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold
Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil)
There are entire books dedicated to the potential of saturated fats like coconut oil to help avoid Alzheimer’s
Coconut Oil Beauty Uses

The same properties that make it beneficial in cooking and recipes make coconut oil beneficial for hair and skin:

On the skin as a basic lotion
With other oils as part of an oil cleansing regimen for beautiful skin
Whipped with shea butter for a soothing body balm
In homemade lotion bars with other beneficial ingredients like shea butter
In homemade deodorant– its natural antibacterial properties make it helpful in fighting odor.
Coconut oil makes an excellent eye-makeup remover on its own
It may help lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin
To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning when used internally
As a naturally low SPF sunscreen on its own when used topically
In basic homemade lotion recipes
Add a couple drops of a favorite essential oil to make a delicious massage oil
Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub (use in the shower)
Rubbed on lips as a natural lip balm or used in lip balm recipes
In homemade slow cooker soap
To make natural Homemade Sunscreen recipes with other protective ingredients
As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora
As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion
Use it alone as a great tanning oil
Mix with seal salt to remove dry skin on feet
In natural homemade diaper cream
Use it alone or with baking soda as a natural deodorant
By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste
Make homemade peppermint lip balm
Or make magnesium body butter
Rub on cuticles to help nails grow
Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows
To help avoid chlorine exposure when swimming
As a completely natural baby lotion
Coconut Oil For Hair

Rub into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth
Or use in homemade shampoo bars
A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair makes a great anti-frizz treatment
As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours before washing out with several rounds of shampoo


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