Many cultures have been using coconut for hundreds of years. In fact, there are a few very healthy cultures that get sixty percent of their food from coconut.
Coconuts are a gift from Mother Nature. They are seeds, one of the biggest and greatest seeds on Earth. It takes three years for the soil to break it down enough so that it can actually grow. It’s not made in a lab, and we can use its oil to do many wonderful things for our health and care at home.
We can use coconut oil in the kitchen to take care of ourselves, to clean, and to care for our pets, and it even helps with constipation. Because of the misinformation we have been given for years, we have missed out on the health benefits, but now they are being rediscovered.
Wonderful Uses of Coconut Oil You May Not Have Imagined
There is a word that means “the tree that gives all things necessary for living,” and that is the coconut tree. It’s an amazing superfruit. People all over the world are experiencing the health benefits of using coconut oil.
1. Coconut oil can stimulate hair growth
Putting coconut oil in your hair is one of the best things you can do to keep your hair follicles moist and fresh.
Add a little coconut oil to your shampoo and wash it out. When your hair feels dry, you can mix your conditioner with some coconut oil and rub it through the ends.
2. Coconut oil as the “oil pulling method.”
First thing in the morning, put a few drops of healthy gums essential oil in a tablespoon of coconut oil and swish it around your mouth for 15 to 20 minutes. The “oil pulling method” is a great way to enhance your breath in the morning and keep your mouth feeling fresh all day. This doesn’t take the place of brushing or flossing, it’s just an extra step.
3. Coconut oil to exfoliate your skin
Mix sea salt with coconut oil and rub it all over your body. When it comes in contact with the skin, the salt melts, and even though it gets rid of all the dead skin cells, it doesn’t hurt the skin in any way. Then take a warm bath, and you’ll feel like you have brand new skin. It’s a once-a-month thing.
4. Hydrate your body and coat your skin with coconut oil
Add two tablespoons of coconut oil to your bath with some magnesium salt to hydrate your body and coat your skin. You can also add aromatherapy and music to relax.
5. Use coconut oil for an oil massage for sensitive skin
One of the best oils you can use for massage is coconut oil. It smells great and is good for people who have sensitive skin. It restores all life and helps seal all moisture.
Try coconut oil as a natural lubricant if you are not allergic to it.
6. Coconut oil aftershave treatment
Coconut oil is a very stable oil that can stay at room temperature for months without getting moldy. It has antimicrobial properties, so you can use it for aftershave, razor bumps, and inflammation.
7. Coconut oil acts as an antiviral and antifungal
Putting a little coconut oil on acne, canker sores, or other similar problems can help make them go away faster.
8. Use coconut oil to make homemade toothpaste
You can make your own toothpaste by mixing a little baking soda, peppermint oil, and coconut oil.
9. Use coconut oil to make homemade hand soap
Make your own hand soap with coconut oil to avoid the chemicals found in commercial options.
10. Coconut oil as a natural laxative
Coconut oil relieves constipation by coating the digestive tract and aiding in discharge.
11. Use coconut oil in your favorite recipes
Coconut oil’s smoking point is higher than that of many other oils. For example, olive oil’s smoking point is about 275 degrees, but coconut oil can go over 350 degrees. If you heat your oil too much, it can damage your body with free radicals.
12. Use coconut oil instead of butter, soybean oil, etc.
You can use coconut oil in place of butter in a lot of recipes because it is solid at room temperature, just like butter. As an example, you can use it to grease baking sheets.
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTS) are one of the best things about coconut oil. Most oils, like soybean oil, have long chain triglycerides (LCT). MCTS are a lot easier for the body to access and use as an energetic pathway, helping with the functioning of the body’s systems. Also, coconut oil boosts HDL, which is the so-called “good cholesterol.”
13. Prepare bulletproof coffee with coconut oil
Instead of putting artificial sweetener in your coffee, mix it with a little coconut oil. You will be consuming fat, which will make you less hungry and help you lose weight.
Mix in a teaspoon of butter from grass-fed cows and a teaspoon of coconut oil. You can add a teaspoon of honey to sweeten it up to your taste.
14. Coconut oil is great for the coat and skin of your pets
You can put coconut oil in your pet’s food. It’s excellent for their coat and doesn’t have any chemicals. Also, studies show that coconut oil keeps the skin hydrated and increases the level of lipids on the skin’s surface. This makes it a good moisturizer if your dog has dry skin or dandruff.
Consult with your vet if you’d like to try coconut oil in your dog’s food to promote coat and skin health.
15. Make an abrasive solution with coconut oil
Mix coconut oil and baking soda in equal amounts to make an abrasive, oily solution that you can use with a warm washcloth to get rid of gunk.
These surprising ways that we can use coconut oil can change our lives for the better. It can help us save money and get healthier. When we think about all the things, we spend money on, coconut oil is a pretty cost-effective way to reduce the chemicals in our home.
DISCLAIMER
This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read.
