100 Amazing Health Benefits Of Coconut Oil

Don’t miss out! Follow Herbsandoilsremedies on Facebook and Pinterest to stay up to date with new posts to bring more love and life into your home..100 Amazing Health Benefits Of Coconut Oil... Ah, coconut oil, Quite a lot of uses for this extremely versatile product....Not only can you cook with it, you can also wash with it, moisturize with it, and use it as a mild antibacterial. But A reminder before the Big List is be sure to use extra virgin cold-pressed, and not hydrogenated coconut oil, to get the full benefits of this amazing natural oil.. This Post is a sequel to my earlier post on 50 Uses for coconut. I’ ve shared some reasons why you should be using it, but today I’m going to tell you exactly how you can use it.You’ll be amazed at how versatile it can be!

Health Benefits Of Coconut Oil  

100 More Uses For Coconut Oil (in no particular order)... 

I personally believe Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is the best coconut oil for losing weight. Take a look at the Over 300 real customer reviews on Amazon. Nearly every customer rated this coconut oil 5 stars. There’s plenty of other good one’s on Amazon too, but make sure you go for the organic, unrefined, extra virgin coconut oil.......

1. Coconut oil slows down the digestive process, making you feel fuller for longer and minimizing snacking resulting in rapid weight loss.
2. Use to polish stainless steel appliances by applying with a cloth in soft circular motions.
3. Use as a makeup remover. It’s particularly great for taking off eye makeup.
4. Add some to your morning coffee.
5. Add some to your smoothies- especially a Grass Skirt Smoothie!
6. Use in place of olive oil when roasting vegetables.
7. Treat psoriasis and eczema with it.
8. Apply as a deep conditioner for your hair. Just leave it on for 5-10 minutes, and your hair will be shiny and hydrated. Just be sure to rinse thoroughly!
9. Use in place of perfume during the summer for a light tropical scent.
10. Use in place of serum to eliminate frizzy hair.
11. Rub into the skin to soften rough and dry patches.
12. Add about a teaspoon to your hot chocolate for a subtle flavor and some healthy benefits.
13. Use as a total body moisturizer.
14. Use on wood cutting boards as the oil creates a great sealant and preserves the wood.
15. Enhances proper bowel function and lowers incidence of hemorrhoids when oil is consumed.
16. Use it as a natural toothpaste when mixed with baking soda.
17. Use it as a highlighter for your face by applying over your makeup for that Victoria’s Secret model glow.
18. Use it to relieve cracked nipples when nursing.
19. Relieves and heals intestinal disorders, ulcers, colitis, IBS, and Crohn’s disease.
20. Stabilizes blood sugar and insulin production.
21. Coconut oil works great in place of commercial (synthetic) body creams and lotions.
22. Use coconut oil to fight colds as it has antiviral properties.
23. It has been found to improved high blood pressure.
24. Use it to help soothe any skin disorders or skin irritations.
25. Use as wood furniture polish.
26. An alternative to using butter in popcorn.
27. Use on silk plant leaves for a great shine.
28. Condition wood picture frames.
29. An alternative to butter or lard for baking cookies, candies and other sweets.
30. Use as an overall health-improver. The monolarium in coconut oil has shown to boost immune function.
31. Use as a natural non-toxic alternative to sunscreen.
32. Ditch shine sprays and use coconut oil to make your hair shinier.
33. Use it to soothe your skin after waxing or plucking.
34. Use it to heal cuts and scratches.
35. Use it in place of shaving cream.
36. Drizzle it on ice cream, cakes, and other desserts.
37. Make kale chips or sweet potato chips with it.
38. Apply it to your face to get rid of acne.
39. Aid digestion and eliminate heartburn by consuming one tablespoon.
40. Drizzle on a baked sweet potato in place of butter. This is delicious!
41. Melt over popcorn with some sea salt for a great snack.
42. Use it to soften cuticles.
43. Give yourself an at-home pedicure, and apply coconut oil as a foot cream.
44. Take internally to boost your metabolism and support weight loss.
45. Use as a diaper rash cream alternative.
46. Use as massage oil.
47. Apply topically to your earlobes to soothe any irritation caused by wearing earrings.
48. Exfoliate your lips by mixing some coconut oil with brown or regular sugar. Scrub gently for smooth soft lips.
49. Who needs makeup? Take the oil internally to get naturally healthy vibrant skin.
50. Apply a tiny bit to your fingers and run through your hair to tame fly-aways.
51. Use it to heal cracked heels and elbows.
52. Spread it on toast in place of butter. It tastes even better with a little raw honey.
53. Use it to heal severely chapped lips.
54. Apply it to alleviate razor burn.
55. Use it to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. I can tell you first hand that it works!
56. Use it to alleviate painful sunburn.
57. Soften calluses with it before exfoliating your feet.
58. Conceal split ends by adding just a tiny bit to the ends of your hair.
59. Rub a tiny amount onto a baby’s head to eliminate cradle cap.
60. Add it to the bath for ultra moisturized skin.
61. Use it as a nighttime facial moisturizer. If you have oily skin, it might be too heavy to use during the day. If your skin is dry, give it a go!
62. Use it in place of store-bought hand lotions.
63. Soothe a sore throat by adding it to some hot tea.
64. Add it to your own homemade granola, or try my Cinnamon Spiced Granola. It’s addictive!
65. Make your own tinted lip balm by mixing it with some of your favorite blush or lipstick.
66. Use as a conditioner on your hair and scalp, leaving it on for at least 1-2 hours.
67. Works great as a styling cream. When the temperature reaches 76 degrees or more, the coconut oil slightly solidifies for a sculptured look.
68. Take 1-2 tablespoons throughout the day as necessary for up to 14 tablespoons total each day for a natural detox.
69. Repairs cracked, sore, dry nipples from nursing.
70. Use just one does to significantly improve brain function.
71. Use it with fine coursed bath salts to exfoliate any dead skin cells on your body, leaving it feeling silky smooth.
72. Use to increases metabolic rate, stabilize body weight, and control food cravings.
73. Use in any dish when baking or frying as the flavor makes any meal, a treat.
74. Mix with homemade ice cream for an added nutritional boost and taste.
75. Eases acid reflux, relieves gallbladder disease.
76. Use to treat any fungal or yeast infections.
77. Forms a chemical barrier on skin to protect and heal infections.
78. Add to your smoothies for a silky texture and great added flavor.
79. It helps reduce the fine lines of wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes.
80. Stops pain, burning, and itching of bug and snake bites.
81. The nutrients and amino acids do wonders for the skin.
82. Use for eczema or psoriasis to soothe itchy dry skin.
83. Use it to soften your fingers’ cuticles.
84. Use to help lessen the appearance of burns and scars.
85. Use on a cut or scrape to speed the healing process.
86. Prevents itching from poison ivy, oak, and sumac.
87. Use it on vegetables instead of butter.
88. Mix with Lysine powder, which is a known amino acid that naturally treats hemorrhoids.
89. Use on your car dashboard and trimmings for a natural shine.
90. Mix with citronella oil or tea tree oil for a natural insect repellent.
91. Mix with baking powder for a non-toxic hand degreaser.
92. Use on leather shoes for a great natural shine and protectant.
93. Use to help treat diabetes.
94. Use as a non-toxic and natural wood stain and sealer for outdoor wood planters.
95. Use it to eliminate head lice.
96. Use on stainless steel sinks for a great shine and protectant.
97. If you have carpeting with gum stuck in it, use coconut oil to remove it.
98. Use on the hinges of squeaky windows and doors.
99. Mixed with baking soda, coconut oil makes an effective toothpaste.
100. Use it as a natural dandruff mixture on your scalp.
101. Use to soothe sunburns mixed with aloe vera. Both have healing properties.

Phew, Quite a lot of Uses for Coconut oil here ! But The downside to this diversity is that it can be difficult to remember all the amazing ways to incorporate Coconut oil into your daily life. Fortunately, the folks at Ideal Home Garden have created an infographic to remind you of the various ways you can substitute coconut oil as an excellent alternative to the chemical-laden beauty products used by most of us...

Having a tub of coconut oil in your home is something I suggest everyone has, and I personally recommend Nature’s Way Coconut Oil.

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