Coconut oil can serve various purposes that have nothing to do with eating it. Many people are using it for cosmetic purposes and to improve the health and appearance of their skin and hair.
1.Coconut oil can help you lose fat.
It is a fact that different foods affect our bodies and hormones in different ways. Given that coconut oil can reduce appetite and increase fat burning, it makes sense that it can also help you lose weight. Coconut oil appears to be especially effective at reducing belly fat, which lodges in the abdominal cavity.
2. Coconut Oil Can Protect Hair Against Damage, Moisturize Skin and Function as Sunscreen.
Coconut oil can also be very protective against hair damage and it is effective as a sunscreen, blocking about 20% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. it moisturizes the skin thereby giving it a healthy glow.
3. Cancer Prevention and Treatment.
Coconut oil has two qualities that helps it fight cancer, (1) because of the ketones produced in it’s digestion. Tumor cells are not able to access the energy in ketones and are glucose dependent. It is believed that a ketogenic diet could be a possible component of helping cancer patients recover. ( 2) as the fatty acids digest the lipid walls of bacteria, they also can kill the helicobacter pylori bacteria that has been known as increasing the risk of stomach cancer. The introduction of coconut oil prevents cancer from developing.
4. To boost Immune System.
Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which is known to reduce candida, fight bacteria, and create a hostile environment for viruses. You can replace grains and sugar in your diet with coconut oil as your natural fuel source when you are sick. Sugar feeds the growth of bad bacteria. Instead take 1tablespoon of coconut oil 3x daily when sick and consume plenty of vegetables.
5. Improves Brain and Memory Functions.
As the benefits of coconut oil are absorbed easily in the body and can be accessed in the brain without the use of insulin, they are able to fuel brain cells more efficiently and effectively. There is an improvement in the recall ability after taking this fatty acid.
6. Improves Energy and Endurance.
Coconut oil is easy to digest, but also produces a longer sustained energy and increases your metabolism. When taking a quality non-processed coconut oil, you can get the most benefit as it’s essentials are sent directly to the liver to be converted into energy. You can also make a homemade energy fuel by mixing coconut oil, raw honey and chia seeds together and take 1 tablespoon 30 minutes prior to exercise.
7. It Improves Digestion, Reduces Stomach Ulcers.
Coconut also improves digestion as it helps the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, calcium, and magnesium. If coconut oil is taken at the same time as omega-3 fatty acids, it can make them twice as effective, as they are readily available to be digested and used by the body. Coconut oil can help improve bacteria and gut health by destroying bad bacteria and candida. Candida imbalance especially can decrease stomach acid which causes inflammation and poor digestion.
8. Reduces Symptoms of Gallbladder Disease & Pancreatitis.
The benefits of coconut oil do not need the pancreatic enzymes to be broken down, so taking coconut oil eases the strain on the pancreas. This fat is so easy to digest and replace other long-chain fats with coconut oil to improve gallbladder and total body health.
9. Improves Skin Issues such as burns, eczema, dandruff, dermatitis and psoriasis.
Coconut oil is wonderful as a face cleanser, moisturizer and sun screen, but also it can treat many skin disorders. The fatty acids (Caprylic and Lauric) in coconut oil reduces inflammation internally and externally and moisturizes making them a great solution for all types of skin conditions. It protects the skin and has many antioxidants that makes it ideal for healing the skin.
10. Prevents Gum Disease and Tooth Decay.
Coconut oil can be used as a way to cleanse the mouth of bacteria and help heal periodontal disease. Coconut oil is one of the most effective oils for oil pulling due to it’s high concentration of antibacterial. By swishing the oil in your mouth, it denatures the bacteria and sticks to it. If you want to heal your gums and repair your teeth, I recommend coconut oil pulling 3x a week for 20 minutes a day.
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