Coconut Oil - The New thing to Gather!
This weekend I learned something fantastic about coconuts. Coconut Oil is badass, basically! It not only is an alternative to butter (& 100% less cholesterol too), but it can be used to cure almost anything, even frustration!
* Please note, I have noticed in the minimal research I have conducted on Coconut Oil, some controversy exists. Most question the fat content, specifically hydrogenated coconut oil. Many add, that if one chooses to add Coconut Oil to their diets, that it should be UNREFINED ORGANIC Coconut Oil, and since Coconut Oil has Omega-6 content, one should include an Omega-3 to their diet, to get max benefits. I'm sure there are more warnings, so like everything do your own research or consult an expert before adding Coconut Oil to your diet.
Ketones in Coconut Oil have been known to prevent the onset of Alzeheimer's and may actually prevent it. The link below is a video that goes into more detail.
http://www.cbn.com/media/player/index.aspx?s=/mp4/LJO190v1_WS
Credit to: www.cbn.com
I Googled this amazingly, natural source of goodness, and found more great news about Coconut Oil; check it out:
Anti-bacterial
(kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections,
gum diseases, and other bacterial infections)
Anti-carcinogenic
(coconut oil has antimicrobial properties so it effectively prevents the spread
of cancer cells and enhances the immune system)
Anti-fungal
(kills fungi and yeast that lead to infection)
Anti-inflammatory
(appears to have a direct effect in suppressing inflammation and repairing
tissue, and it may also contribute by inhibiting harmful intestinal
microorganisms that cause chronic inflammation.)
Anti-microbial/Infection
Fighting (the medium-chain fatty acids and monoglycerides
found in coconut oil are the same as those in human mother’s milk, and they
have extraordinary antimicrobial properties. By disrupting the lipid structures
of microbes, they inactivate them. About half of coconut oil consists of lauric
acid. Lauric acid, its metabolite monolaurin and other fatty acids in coconut
oil are known to protect against infection from bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi
and parasites. While not having any negative effect on beneficial gut bacteria,
coconut oil inactivates undesirable microbes.)
An
Antioxidant (protects against free-radical formation and
damage)
Anti-parasitic
(fights to rid the body of tapeworms, lice and other parasites)
Anti-protozoa (kills giardia, a common protozoan infection of the gut)
Anti-retroviral
(kills HIV and HLTV-1)
Anti-viral
(kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS,
and other viruses)
Infection fighting
Has no harmful for discomforting side effects
Known
to improve nutrient absorption (easily digestible;
makes vitamins and minerals more available to the body)
Nontoxic to humans and animals
160 Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil for Personal Hygiene/Body
1. Age Spots (also known as liver spots) –
applying coconut oil directly to the age spot will help it fade.
2. After Shave – coconut oil will help heal
your skin after shaving without clogging pores. Great for razor burn!
3. Baldness – apply three times a day to
affected area of hair loss. Coconut oil supports cell regeneration.
4. Birth Marks – can be used after a laser
removal treatment to aid in healing. Can also be applied after an apple cider
vinegar treatment to help support and aid the fading process.
5. Body Scrub – mix coconut oil and sugar
together and rub all over! Rinse off and your skin will be super soft! You can
add in essential oils if you would like a specific smell.
6. Bruises – applied directly to the bruise,
coconut oil enhances the healing process by reducing swelling and redness.
7. Bug Bites – when applied directly to a
bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation as well as
hasten the healing process.
8. Burns – apply to burn site immediately
and continue applying until healed. Will reduce the chances of permanent
scarring and promotes healing.
9. Chapstick – just rub a little into lips
and it not only acts as a softening agent but it also has an SPF of about 4 so
you get a little protection!
10. Cradle Cap – having issues with dry skin
on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your baby’s skin, it
also helps eliminate cradle cap. Just rub a teaspoon onto scalp daily.
11. Dandruff – coconut oil soaks into the
scalp moisturizing dry skin and relieves symptoms of dandruff. It also helps to
control oil secretion from the scalp, another leading cause of dandruff.
12. Deodorant – coconut oil alone can be
used as a deodorant, but even more effective in combination with
cornstarch/arrowroot powder and baking soda!
13. Diaper Salve – very comforting on a
rashy bum with no harsh chemicals. Also safe for cloth diapers.
14. Exfoliator – coconut oil mixed with
sugar or sea salt is a very nourishing and effective exfoliator and safe to use
all over the body.
15. Eye cream – apply under the eyes to
reduce puffiness, bags and wrinkles. Use on the lids in the evening.
16. Face Wash/ Soap – mix equal parts
coconut oil with olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil and castor oil and use in
place of soap when washing your face. Wet face, rub oil in and leave on for two
minutes, rinse and pat dry. One teaspoon should be adequate.
17. Hair conditioner/ Deep Treatment – use
as a leave-in hair conditioner by applying a teaspoon of coconut oil to your
ends and then running your fingers through your hair to distribute the rest!
For a deeper treatment, rub in a tablespoon of coconut oil onto your dry scalp
and gently work through to the ends. Put a shower cap on to prevent transfer
onto bed linens and leave on overnight.
18. Hair Gel/ Defrizzer – rub a little
between your palms and either scrunch into hair (for curly hair) or finger comb
in through from scalp to ends (for wavy/straight hair).
19. Healing - when applied on scrapes and
cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the wound from
outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing process of
bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a heck-of-a-lot better
than anything from the pharmacy.
20. Lubricant – it is an all-natural,
perfectly safe personal lubricant. Not compatible with latex!
21. Makeup Remover – use a cotton swab and a
dab of coconut oil and you would be amazed at how well it works!
22. Massage Oil – pretty simple; grab some
and rub!
23. Moisturizer – simply scoop some out of
the jar and apply all over your body, including neck and face.
24. Mole Remover – when applied after an
apple cider vinegar compress for several weeks, moles have been known to “slide
off” or just disappear.
25. Nipple Cream – works great to nourish
cracked, sore or dry nipples. Apply to a cotton ball and leave on your nipples
between feedings.
26. Oily Skin Fix – prone to oily skin or an
oily T-zone? Use a pea sized amount underneath makeup or alone to reduce the
appearance of oil.
27. Pre Shampoo Treatment for Hair – rub a
little into scalp and hair before shampooing. This is especially useful for
those with course or frizzy hair.
28. Pre-Shave – coconut oil will prep skin
for the pending damage caused by shaving.
29. Skin Problems – coconut oil relieves
skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.
30. Stretch Mark Cream – coconut oil is
great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark cure but
it will help.
31. Sun Burn Relief – rub liberal amounts of
coconut oil into the affected area.
33. Swimmers Ear – mix garlic oil and
coconut oil and put a few drops in affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do this
2-3 times a day and it usually works within one or two days.
34. Tattoo Healing and Moisturizer –
continued use of coconut oil on tattoos will help keep the pigment from fading.
Used on new tattoos, coconut will hasten the healing process and decrease the
chance of infection.
35. Toothpaste – there are numerous recipes
out there but I just mix coconut oil and baking soda and dab a little of the
mix on my toothbrush.
36. Wrinkle Prevention and Wrinkle Reducer –
rubbing coconut oil on winkles and sagging skin helps strengthen the connective
tissues to bring back that youthful look!
Coconut Oil for General Health and Wellness
37. Breastfeeding – for breastfeeding moms,
consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich the milk supply.
38. Bones and Teeth – coconut oil aids in
the absorption of calcium and magnesium leading to better development of bones
and teeth.
39. Digestion - the saturated fats in
coconut oil help control parasites and fungi that cause indigestion and other
digestion related problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut
oil also aids in the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making
you healthier all around.
40. Energy Boost – coconut oil boosts energy
and endurance making it a great supplement for athletes as well as those needed
a quick pick me up.
41. Fitness - coconut oil has been proven to
stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and escalate energy
levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat while increasing muscle.
42. Improves insulin secretion and
utilization of blood glucose making it great for both diabetics and
non-diabetic.
43. Lung Function – increases the fluidity
of cell surfaces.
44. Nausea – rub some coconut oil on the
inside for the wrist and forearm to calm an upset stomach.
45. Nose bleeds – coconut oil can prevent
nose bleeding that is caused by sensitivity to weather such as extreme heat and
extreme cold. This condition happens when the nasal passages become dry because
of cold or dry air resulting to burns and cracks in the mucus membranes so
bleeding happens. To prevent this just put coconut oil in you nostrils. Coat
your finger with coconut oil and then lie down and coat your finger inside your
nose. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries in the nasal
passages. A Vitamin C supplement will also help prevent nose bleeding.
46. Oil pulling with coconut oil offers a
two for one health benefit!
47. Stress Relief – relieve mental fatigue
by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion. The
natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your
stress level.
48. Vitamin and nutrient absorption
49. Weight loss - the saturated fats
contribute to weight loss and controlling cravings. Also increases metabolic
rate.
Coconut Oil for Health Problems (when taken
internally it is known for aiding, preventing, relieving or even curing these
health issues)
50. Acid reflux/indigestion aid if taken after
a meal
51. Adrenal fatigue
52. Allergies (seasonal hay fever)
53. Alzheimer’s/Dementia
54. Asthma, even in children
55. Autism
56. Bowel function
57. Bronchial Infections
58. Cancer (has been shown to prevent colon
and breast cancer in laboratory tests)
59. Candida Albicans
60. Cholesterol – improves HDL (‘good’
cholesterol) to LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) ratio in people with high cholesterol
61. Chronic Fatigue
62. Crohns Disease and resulting inflammation
63. Circulation/feeling cold all the time
64. Colds and Flus
65. Constipation
66. Cystic Fibrosis
67. Depression
68. Diabetes – helps keep blood sugar levels
stable and/or helps with cravings
69. Dysentery
70. Eczema – in addition to taking it
internally, many have success applying it externally, but some don’t
71. Edema
72. Energy boost
73. Epilepsy (known to reduce epileptic
seizures)
74. Fever Support
75. Flaky, Dry Skin
76. Gallbladder disease and pain
77. Gas
78. H. pylori
79. Head Lice
80. Heart Disease (protects arteries from
injury that causes atherosclerosis)
81. Hemorrhoids (can applied externally or
internally twice a day)
82. HIV
83. Hot Flashes
84. Hyperthyroidism
85. Immune System Builder
86. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
87. Jaundice
88. Kidney Disease
89. Kidney Stones (aids in dissolving them)
90. Liver Disease
91. Lung Disease
92. Malnutrition
93. Mental Clarity
94. Menstruation Relief regarding
pain/cramps and heavy blood flow
95. Migraines (with regular use)
96. Mononucleosis
97. Osteoporosis
98. Pancreatitis
99. Parasites
100. Periodontal Disease and tooth decay
101. Prostate Enlargement (benign prostatic
hyperplasia)
102. Rickets
103. Skin problems
104. Scurvy
105. Stomach Ulcers
106. Toenail fungus
107. Thrush
108. Thyroid Function (regulates an
overactive or underactive thyroid)
109. Ulcerative Colitis
110. Underactive thyroid gland – results
have shown subsequent thyroid blood tests becoming normal after ingesting
coconut oil daily
111. Urinary Tract Infections (Bladder
Infections)
Coconut Oil and Health Problems (when applied
topically it is known for aiding, relieving, or even curing these health
issues)
112. Acne
113. Allergies/Hay Fever – rub a little
inside the nostrils for quick relief. The pollen will cling to the oil.
114. Athletes foot
115. Back pain/sore muscles
116. Boils and cysts
117. Canker sores
118. Cellulite
119. Circumcision healing – although I am
personally against circumcision, I have read that coconut oil is a really great
healer for this.
120. Decongestant – rub coconut oil on the
chest and under the nose when congested from a cold or allergies
121. Ear infection – place a few drops
inside the ear twice daily for relief from pain. Also fights the infection
itself.
122. Genital Warts (through topical
application over 6 weeks, and coconut oil enemas twice a day depending on the
location of the warts)
123. Gum Disease and Gingivitis (use as a
toothpaste or rub directly on gums)
124.Herpes (applied topically and taken
internally)
125.Hives (reduces the itch and swelling
126. Pink eye (applied around and in the
eye)
127. Ringworm
128. Toothache
129. Warts
Coconut Oil and Cooking
130. Butter Substitute – use 1 cup to 1 cup
ratio when replacing butter in recipes with coconut oil.
131. Nutritional Supplement – melt and add to
smoothies.
132. Replacement for butter/lard/Crisco/PAM
in its solid form for greasing pans, pie crusts, etc.
133. Replacement for various oils in liquid form
– baking, cooking, sautéing, etc.
Coconut Oil and Pets/Animals
Check with your veterinarian but the recommended
dosage for animals is 1/4 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of body weight twice
daily.
134. Aids healing of digestive disorders
like inflammatory bowel syndrome and colitis
135. Aids in arthritis or ligament problems
136. Aids in elimination of hairballs and
coughing
137. Applied topically, promotes the healing
of cuts, wounds, hot spots, dry skin and hair, bites and stings
138. Clears up skin conditions such as
eczema, flea allergies, contact dermatitis, and itchy skin
139. Disinfects cuts and promotes wound healing
140. Great for dogs and cats for general
wellness. Just add a teaspoon to their water bowl daily.
141. Helps prevent or control diabetes
142. Helps sedentary dogs feel energetic
143. Helps reduce weight, increases energy
144. Improves digestion and nutrient absorption
145. Makes coats become sleek and glossy, and
deodorizes doggy odor
146. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) have been
shown to improve brain energy metabolism and decrease the amyloid protein
buildup that results in brain lesions in older dogs.
147. Prevents and treats yeast and fungal
infections, including candida
148. Reduces allergic reactions and improves
skin health
149. Reduces or eliminates bad breath in dogs
150. Regulates and balance insulin and promotes
normal thyroid function
Other Uses for Coconut Oil
151. Chewing Gum in Hair Remover – just rub
some coconut oil over the stuck chewing gum, leave in for about 30 minutes,
then roll the gum between your fingertip. Voila! It’s out!
152. Goo Gone – just mix equal parts coconut
oil and baking soda into a paste. Apply to the “sticky” area and let it set for
a minute. Then scrub off with an old toothbrush or the scrubby side of a
sponge.
153. Insect repellent – mix coconut oil with
peppermint oil extract and rub it all over exposed skin. Keeps insects off
better than anything with DEET! Tons safer too.
154. Moisturizing and cleaning leather products
155. Oiling wood cutting boards and wood bowls
156. Polishing Bronze – all you have to do
is rub a little oil into a cotton towel and then wipe down the statue. It
cleans and helps deepen the color of your bronze.
157. Polish Furniture – coconut oil with a
little bit of lemon juice to polish wood furniture. However, I recommend you
test it first on a very small, unobtrusive part of your furniture to make sure
it works the way you’d like.
158. Seasoning animal hide drums
159. Seasoning cookware
160. Soap making – coconut oil can be used
as one of the fats in soap.
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