They Said Coconut Oil Was Great For You, But This Is What They Didn’t Tell You…

COCONUT OIL AND TOPICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

86. Acne – Often acne prone skin is actually too dry, which signals your glands to produce more oil and clogs the pores.
87. Head Lice – topical application
88. Allergies/Hay Fever – rub a little inside the nostrils for quick relief. The pollen will cling to the oil.
89. Athletes Foot
90. Toenail Fungus
91. Back Pain and Sore Muscles
92. Boils and Cysts
93. Cellulite
94. Circumcision healing – although I don’t support circumcision, coconut oil may help with healing.
95. Decongestant – rub coconut oil on the chest and under the nose when congested from a cold or allergies
96. Ear infection – place a few drops of coconut and garlic oil inside the ear twice daily for relief from pain. Also fights the infection itself.
97. Genital Warts – genital warts often go away on their own after 2 years of the initial infection. Addition of topical coconut oil application over 6 month may be helpful
98. Gum Disease, Gingivitis and Canker Sores – use as a toothpaste or rub directly on gums
99. Herpes – applied topically and taken internally
100. Hives – reduces the itch and swelling
101. Pink eye – applied around and in the eye

BONUS: COCONUT OIL AND PETS/ ANIMALS

Always check with your veterinarian, but the average recommended dosage for animals is 1/4 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of body weight twice daily.

102. Aids healing of digestive disorders – like inflammatory bowel syndrome and colitis
103. Aids in arthritis or ligament problems
104. Aids in elimination of hairballs and coughing
105. Promotes the healing – when applied topically to cuts, wounds, hot spots, dry skin and hair, bites and stings
106. Clears up skin conditions – such as eczema, flea allergies, contact dermatitis, and itchy skin
107. Disinfects cuts – and promotes wound healing
108. Great for dogs and cats for general wellness – Just add a teaspoon to their water bowl daily.
109. Helps prevent or control diabetes
110. Helps sedentary dogs feel energetic – Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) have been shown to improve brain energy metabolism and decrease the amyloid protein buildup that results in brain lesions in older dogs.
111. Helps reduce weight – increases energy
112. Improves digestion and nutrient absorption
113. Makes coats – coat becomes sleek and glossy, and deodorizes doggy odor
114. Prevents and treats yeast and fungal infections – including candida
115. Reduces allergic reactions and improves skin health
116. Reduces or eliminates bad breath in dogs
117. Regulates and balance insulin and promotes normal thyroid function

BONUS: OTHER USES FOR COCONUT OIL

118. Chewing Gum in Hair Remover – just rub some coconut oil over the stuck chewing gum, leave in for about 30 minutes, then roll the gum between your fingertip. Voila! It’s out!
119. Goo Gone – just mix equal parts coconut oil and baking soda into a paste. Apply to the “sticky” area and let it set for a minute. Then scrub off with an old toothbrush or the scrubby side of a sponge.
120. Insect repellent – mix coconut oil with peppermint oil extract and rub it all over exposed skin. Keeps insects off better than anything with DEET! Tons safer, too.
121. Moisturizing and cleaning leather products
122. Oiling wood cutting boards and wood bowls
123. Polishing Bronze – all you have to do is rub a little oil into a cotton towel and then wipe down the statue. It cleans and helps deepen the color of your bronze.
124. Polish Furniture – coconut oil with a little bit of lemon juice to polish wood furniture. However, I recommend you test it first on a very small, unobtrusive part of your furniture to make sure it works the way you’d like.
125. Seasoning animal hide drums
126. Seasoning cookware
127. Soap making – coconut oil can be used as one of the fats in soap.

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ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY DR. ALISON CHEN AND PUBLISHED ON THE HEARTY SOUL

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