Benefits of Coconut Oil

Benefits of Coconut Oil-

by: Nadia Elhady

Coconut is one of the hardest working plants out there. It consists of many health benefits and it is a natural plant that can be bought non-GMO. It is a power creating oil and is considered the "Tree of Life". It is really tasty, it smells good and it is a healthy alternative for most unhealthy things.

Coconut oil can be used as a natural beauty saver. It can be used to get rid of makeup stuck deep into the pores of the face. It gets rid of the dirt and dead skin. It is best if directly applied on makeup and scrubbed in, then wiped away with facial soap and water. It can also be used as a facial primer for makeup too. If you have dry skin coconut oil is used as a hydrating face primer before makeup. Coconut oil is also used as a moisturizer to smooth and hydrate the skin and itchy sensations that are associated with eczema. It is also used to help prevent split ends and hydrate the scalp especially from things such as dry-scalp disease. 

Coconut oil can be used in exfoliators for the lips and the body. You can mix it in with sugar and lemon juice to soften the skin. It can replace moisturizers and lotions. It helps soften cuticles and improve hair growth because of its vitamin E source. It helps remove wrinkles, sagging skin, and sun damaged skin. If used regularly it can help remove acne.

Coconut oil also has many health benefits. One of the most unknown is that it can help lower high cholesterol levels and helps improve memory. Its all-natural, so it doesn't include any chemicals in it. It helps ease the symptoms of Arthritis by decreasing the inflammation. The oil antioxidant eases the joints, muscles, and ligaments. It slows the fast cancerous cells and overall slow risks of cancer. It can turn the bad cholesterol into good cholesterol. Heart disease and cancer are the two most leading causes of death in the United States. Coconut oil can help lower the risk of both. It controls blood sugar levels and improves insulin secretion. It heals damaged tissue, liver and kidney disease.

Coconut oil can also help weight loss and balance. It helps promote energy and removes toxins. Swishing coconut oil in the mouth every morning for 10-20 minutes helps extract toxins (spit it out after recommended time). It can help improve memory with loads of omega 3 fatty acids. This content is a good source of nutrients that can help slow the causes and symptoms of Alzheimer's. It improves bone density and whitens and strengthens teeth. Its also anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, so it can be rubbed on toes to prevent foot fungus.

It can be used in smoothies and replaces butter and oils. Its great for baking and can even be added to coffee. Coconut oil tastes great on toast and can be bought in coconut butter. You could add coconut oil in your water to help detox your body. And can make your favorite chocolate cookies with the replacement of coconut oil.

coconut chocolate chip cookies

Overall, coconut oil is a toxin removing magic plant that people are raving about. Its shocking results and health benefits has everyone going crazy about.