This is a follow-up post from healthy cooking with coconut oil. Today I will highlight other health benefits of coconut oil. Coconut oil enters the body as pure energy instead of turning into stored fat. Coconut oil can be used internally and externally with amazing results. some common external uses of coconut oil are:
Skin Care: Coconut oil is one of the most effective moisturizer of all kind of skin, even extremely dry skin. It can be used a a massage cream or applied directly after a shower or bath. This results in a moist soft feeling without feeling greasy or oily. Consistent use of coconut oil as a moisturizer can delay wrinkles an even roll back the hands of time on aging. Coconut oil can also be used to treat or prevent common skin problems such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and other forms of skin infections
Hair Care: Who doesn’t like to see healthy natural hair? If you desire a natural healthy head of hair, I challenge you to use coconut oil in your hair. Eastern cultures have been using coconut oil as a natural conditioner for centuries. Daily usage helps in the regrowth of damaged hair and is an excellent treatment for day scalp and dandruff.
Infliction prevention: Use coconut oil on cuts or buses to prevent infections. The chemical make up of coconut allows it to form a natural layer to protect against dust, air, fungi, bacteria and virus. Luric acid is also know to fight fungi, bacteria and virus.
Dental Care: Coconut oil is know to assist the body with calcium absorption. Since calcium is necessary for tooth health, it is safe to say that coconut oil helps the body proper tooth health. Coconut oil is also know to stop the tooth decay and forms a natural barrier around the tooth to stop the build up of plaque.