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Usually when you think of coconut do you think of the beach, or a mixed drink? Coconut was a word that wasn't part of my usual vocabulary until a few months ago. Coconut oil, milk, and shells are an amazing gift from nature! Why? There are many reasons, coconut oil is the main ingredients in most of my recipes, you can even use it alone as a moisturizer or eat it with a spoon for dietary needs. Here is a list from a fellow blogger about the many benefits of coconut oil:
Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil:
- Lowers cholesterol
- Improves thyroid function
- Aids with digestion
- Stabilizes blood sugar
- Suppresses the appetite
- Treats Irritable Bowl Syndrome
- Improves immune function
- Relieves stress
- Increases metabolism
- Works as a natural energy boost
- Moisturizes dry or chapped nostrils
- Soothes achy muscles
- Prevents dandruff- when used as a shampoo
- Treats eczema or psoriasis- by ingesting and using topically
- Treats ringworm
- Soothes sore throats- when gargled with
- Cures yeast infections- both internal and external
- Promotes weight loss
- Treats cold sores
- Treats pink eye
- Prevents hangnails- when rubbed into the cuticle
- Treats small cuts and scrapes
- Treats minor skin irritations
- Treats bee stings or insect bites
- Treats hemorrhoids
- Prevents and cures urinary tract infections
- Clears up acne
- Assists with menopausal dryness
- Eliminates congestion
- Prevents gingivitis
- Treats rosacea
- Removes warts
- Soothes dry/itchy eyes
- Treats jock itch
- Eliminates head lice
- Eliminates nausea- when rubbed on the inside of the wrist
- Relieves sunburn pain
- Works as a natural lubricant- not to be used with latex
- Treats athlete’s foot
- Prevents swimmer’s ear
- Eliminates bad breath
- Treats hives
Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil to New or Expectant Mothers:
- Helps to prevent gestational diabetes
- Assists in removing newborn meconium
- Soothes diaper rash
- Increases milk production
- Soothes chapped or cracked nipples due to nursing
- Soothes pain due to teething
- Cures Cradle Cap
Beauty and Hygiene Benefits
- Eliminates stretch marks
- Smooths wrinkles
- Works as a facial scrub- when mixed with baking soda
- Conditions lips as an ingredient in natural lip balm
- Works as a deep conditioner for hair
- Prevents natural body odor when rubbed under the arms
- Cleanses skin as a natural soap
- Removes makeup
- Moisturizes as a bath oil
- Eliminates dry or cracked heels
- Eliminates and fades ages spots
- Cleans mascara brushes
- Conditions eye lashes
- Moisturizes and firms the skin around the eye
- Works as a natural face wash
- Prevents hair dye from running onto the face when rubbed along the hairline
- Minimizes the appearance of pores
- Strengthens nails
- Improves skin tone
- Prevents sagging skin
Cooking Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil:
- A healthy addition to salad oils
- Substitutes for vegetable oils in baked goods
- Substitutes for frying oils
- Substitutes for butter
- Tenderizes roast meats
- Adds nutrients to soups and stews
- Sweetens teas and coffees
- Flavors ice cubes for cold drinks
Other Household Benefits of Coconut Oil:
- Conditions cutting boards
- Polishes metal
- Moisturizes leather
- Seasons cast iron skillets
- Replaces WD-40
- Creates a natural insect repellant when mixed with peppermint oil
- Prevents freezer burn
- Cleanses tubs and showers
- Polishes stainless steel
- Cleans barbecues
- Removes wax
- Removes insects from bumpers
- Removes sap
- Unsticks stubborn zippers
- Polishes shoes
- Lubricates bike chains
- Shines plant leaves
- Lubricates guitar strings
- Removes gum from hair and fabrics
- Replaces other oils in play dough and Goo recipes
Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil to Your Pet:
- Improves bad breath
- Shampoos and conditions fur
- Eliminates fleas and ticks
- Prevents kitty litter from sticking to the tray
Thank you to SkinnyMs for this awesome list! For those of you reading, tell me in the comments section how you use coconut oil in your daily life or which use from the list above you are excited to add to your daily routine! As always thank you for reading, feel free to share with those you love, and have a wonderful day!
Namaste, Kayla
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