Right off the top of the dome I can think of at least 5 things I do daily with coconut oil. It’s like if I run out, I’m SOL. It has been a major factor in this 5 year long health journey. It seems like everyday I can find a new use for it which allows me to take off another commercial item that I rely on daily. From cooking to bathing, coconut oil is of much importance to me.
Not only is coconut oil durable but very nutrient dense. It is rich in antioxidants and helps to remove any toxins that could cause colds or any other illnesses. It is also rich in good fats that supports the organs and cells of the body.
I found it to be very useful during my early years of my natural/plant-based journey. Early on, I always had issues with my hair thinning. Literally, there would be patches of hair falling out, leaving me with very thin brittle hair. I started using coconut oil mixed with caster oil and my hair grew back stronger and faster than ever before. The coconut oil kept it moisturized and gave it strength while the caster oil thickened it up and added in the growing process.
Another very useful benefit with coconut oil is that is removed scarring and dark marks. While battling lupus I frequently suffered from rashes and inflammation of my skin. My face and neck seems to give me the most trouble. Doctors gave me all kinds of creams and steroids but none of them worked for me. So I started mixed coconut oil with Shea butter and saw change instantly. Marks that I had for years were dissolving. I suffered from terrible pimples and that even got better the more I used it. My skin felt hydrated and so much softer. The antioxidants in coconut oil reverses signs of aging and is a natural sun block (something I don’t need since I’m already chocolate lol).
Daily I use coconut oil to brush my teeth and oil pulling(a fancy way to say gargle). For years I suffered staining on my teeth from medications, after a few months of brushing with coconut oil I saw the difference in my teeth as well as the sensitivity went away. Mixed with baking soda, coconut oil removed more plaque and residue from my teeth than any toothpaste I’ve ever use. Plus i don’t suffer from BGs in the morning after brushing my teeth.
To make a long post short, I LOVE coconut oil. I use it for literally everything and I stand by its benefits.
SN: make sure to buy unrefined, organic, cold pressed coconut oil. That insures no excess toxins are getting into your system.
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