Coconut Oil Benefits That Will Make You Look And Feel Better
How To Use Coconut Oil
The first three benefits are based on internal use, meaning you need to ingest coconut oil in order to experience those benefits. (But you don’t have to eat it plain—you can use it for cooking or put some in a smoothie!) The last four benefits come from external use, which usually means applying it to your skin, hair, teeth, etc. So now that we’re all clear on how to use it, let’s get to the good part! :-)7 Impressive Benefits Of Coconut Oil
1. Weight Loss
Research suggests that coconut oil may be able to aid in weight loss! Coconut oil is packed with medium-chain saturated fats, which are more likely to be burned as energy than other types of fats. They also require more energy to burn, which may lead to a boost in your metabolism that helps burn more fat.2. Heart Health
Coconut oil increases HDL cholesterol (also known as “good” cholesterol). This type of cholesterol can help reduce your risk of heart disease.
3. Immunity
Coconut oil has antimicrobial and antiviral properties that can help your body fight off germs and bacteria.4. Hair Care
Coconut oil makes a great moisturizer for your hair! It can help protect your tresses and keep them soft, shiny, and beautiful. Learn how to make a naturally nourishing coconut oil hair treatment at the link below!5. Skin Care
In addition to its antimicrobial qualities, coconut oil also has an anti-inflammatory effect. This effect can be helpful for treating skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, and more. Just slather it onto your skin liberally! (You can always cover the skin up afterwards with clothing to avoid transferring the oil onto other surfaces.)
6. Yeast Infections
A 2007 study found that coconut oil can quash the growth of Candida, a fungus that causes common infections like yeast infection, thrush, and diaper rash. On top of that, the anti-inflammatory effect of coconut oil can provide a soothing effect for the burning and itching feeling that these infections commonly produce.7. Bones & Teeth
People have been using coconut oil for the traditional Indian practice of “oil pulling” for thousands of years. And relatively recent research suggests that the benefits of oil pulling are real—at least when it comes to plaque formation. A 2017 study found that plaque scores dropped significantly after only 7 days of the participants swishing with coconut oil.Oil Pulling For A Healthier Mouth!
Now this is going to strike many of you as really strange and don’t worry, I won’t be offended if you just don’t “get it” at first, because I didn’t! As a matter of fact, I read about this thing called “oil pulling” several months ago and thought that’s crazy!
I think I probably need to back up here and explain what this “oil pulling” actually is. It’s a strange name for a seemingly strange practice. Basically, it is swishing oil in your mouth for a short time each day to improve oral health. Kind of like using an oil as mouthwash. Oil dissolves oil and so it is able to break up and swish away plaque and toxins without harming your teeth or gums. It also has the added effect of whitening teeth and improving gums.
How To Do Oil Pulling:- Put 1-2 teaspoons of oil in your mouth. If it’s cold, allow the oil to melt.
- Swish the oil around in your mouth by pushing, pulling, and drawing it through your teeth for 15 to 20 minutes. The best time is in the morning before eating breakfast, but can be done before any meal.
- Spit out the oil. NEVER SWALLOW because it is now loaded with bacteria and other nasty stuff.
- Always spit into the garbage, not the sink. Coconut il will harden below 76 degrees. NOT good for your drain pipes.
- Rinse your mouth out with water, then brush your teeth.
Here is a handy list of other essential oils and their specific uses that could be used as an enhancement to oil pulling:
1. Defend Blend: General immune system, mouth and gum health, teeth problems, halitosis, cold, flue, sore throat, virus. 2. Oregano: Flu, cold, virus, sore throat, swollen glands, cold sores, herpes, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antibiotic, anti-viral. 3. Clove: Mouth and gum, analgesic, anti-biotic, antiseptic. 4. Frankincense: Analgesic, cold and flu, mouth surgery, mouth trauma, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory. 5. Geranium: mouth and gum, throat, laryngitis, analgesic, antiseptic. 6. Grapefruit: Cleansing, detoxifying, anti-septic, antibacterial. 7. Lemon : Cleansing, detoxifying, cold, sore throat, anti-septic. 8. Lemon grass: Herpes, halitosis. 9. Tea tree:
Cold, flu, immune system, braces irritation, gum and mouth sores,
congestion, herpes, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antiseptic. 10. Myrrh: Mouth, teeth and gums, cold and flu, tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antiseptic.