More uses of coconut oil have been discovered and used by many people around the world. Lets check out the other benefits that you might not be aware of. Check out the article we found at Dr Alison Chen
Coconut Oil for Personal Hygiene and the Body
- After Shave – coconut oil will help heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores. Great for razor burn.
- Baldness – combine coconut oil with lavender, rosemary, thyme, cedarwood, Jojoba oil, Grapeseed/ castor oil and a little cayenne pepper. Apply three times a day (or before bed) to affected area of hair loss and massage in. Coconut oil and these essential oils supports cell regeneration.
- Body Scrub – mix coconut oil and salt 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.
- Bruises – applied directly to the bruise, coconut oil enhances the healing process by reducing swelling and redness.
- 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.
- Burns – apply to burn site immediately and continue applying until healed. Will reduce the chances of permanent scarring and promotes healing.
- Chapped Lip – 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Coconut Oil for General Health and Wellness
- Breastfeeding – for breastfeeding moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich the milk supply.
- Bones and Teeth – coconut oil aids in the absorption of calcium and magnesium leading to better development of bones and teeth.
- 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.
- 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.
- Insulin Support – Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose making it great for both diabetics and non-diabetic.
- Lung Function – increases the fluidity of cell surfaces.
- Nausea – rub some coconut oil on the inside for the wrist (PC 6) and forearm to calm an upset stomach.
- 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. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries in the nasal passages.
Coconut Oil and Topical Health Problems
- Acne – Often acne prone skin is actually too dry, which signals your glands to produce more oil and clogs the pores.
- Head Lice – topical application
- Allergies/Hay Fever – rub a little inside the nostrils for quick relief. The pollen will cling to the oil.
- Athletes Foot
- Back Pain and Sore Muscles
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.
- Aids healing of digestive disorders – like inflammatory bowel syndrome and colitis
- Aids in arthritis or ligament problems
- Aids in elimination of hairballs and coughing
- Promotes the healing – when applied topically to cuts, wounds, hot spots, dry skin and hair, bites and stings
- Clears up skin conditions – such as eczema, flea allergies, contact dermatitis, and itchy skin
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