Coconut Oil is my #1 favorite ingredient for All Natural Holistic Beauty / Self-Care. It has deeper health benefits than we could imagine. Scientists have researched coconut oil for thousands of years and keep finding not only more ways it can be used but more benefits to our health. Adding it to your diet enhances your overall health & can even lower cholesterol. Whether it is used internally or externally it enhances your appearance as well!
A Lil' Bit of History
Alexander P Ashbourne was the inventor of Coconut oil, he discovered it in 1877. Before World War II, it was the main edible oil, and continued to be after the war was over. That was until the Vegetable oil producers started advertising that it was bad for your health so more people would buy their product. Dr. Weston A. Price in the 1930's discovered the benefits in his travels to various islands. Price was a Dentist & Nutritionist who researched the differences between Native & Urban diets and how they effected our health. The discovery that changed the direction of coconut oil into what we know it to be today. Natives that consumed over 60% coconut had better overall health and low rates of Heart Disease even though it had high levels of fat.
11 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
1. Anti-Bacterial :
Lauric Acid is a component within Coconut Oil which effectively kills Fungi, Bacteria & Viruses, therefor preventing external infection. Monolaurin is also found in coconut oil and is proven to be more effective at killing pathogens then Lauric Acid. With all those great compounds working to kill off all the "bad stuff", Coconut oil is critical for destroying Candida Albicans, which leads to yeast infection.
Side Note: My Yoni Oil was crafted to prevent & fight off Yeast Infection/BV with one of its main ingredients being Coconut Oil in addition to 7 amazing Essential oils.
2. Reduce Hunger :
MCT's unlike other fats go straight from the gut to the liver. When the fats in Coconut oil are metabolized it produces ketones which have been proven to reduce appetite. Long term consumption of an All Natural component such as coconut oil that reduces appetite will then in turn reduce body weight.
3. Skin & Hair Health :
There are so many benefits from coconut oil for your Skin & Hair its hard to know where to begin. Moisture is a main component your hair is begging you for & coconut oil gives it to the max! Due to the Anti-Bacterial properties in Coconut oil, rubbing it on you scalp not only gives you a great hair deep conditioning but it prevents dandruff, lice & eggs!
All that moisture works for your skin as well and reduces inflammation. It also has the All Natural power to Reduce Eczema as well as so many other skin conditions.
Side Note: My Goddess Body Oil with coconut oil as its main ingredient will have your skin glowing & it's Birthday Cake scent is amazing. As well as my Luscious Lady Locks Hair Oil , it was crafted with coconut oil to maximize moisture and promote hair growth, I cant go without it!
4. Reduces Seizures :
When eating coconut oil combined with a high fat and low carb diet, it helps reduce seizures by increasing your body's ketones.
5. Treats Inflammation & Arthritis :
Inflammation and Arthritis are a huge issue for so many people, they fell pain all day every day & prey for it to get better. Arthritis is Inflammation in your joints.
Side Note: I have a Pain & Inflammation Essential Oil Roller Bottle that works amazing!
6. Helps Balance Hormones :
Fatty acids in coconut oil help hormones go where they need to go. By doing this it supports the creation, processing and elimination of estrogen and progesterone. This is what balances the hormones.
7. Stress Reduction :
Coconut oil aids in protecting our body's from the negative affects stress causes on our body's. This can reduce depression and anxiety.
8. Oral Health :
Coconut oil has been used for centuries for oral health, oil pulling for 10-20 minutes reduced tooth decay, bad breath and kills bad bacteria.
9. Reduces Abdominal Fat :
Coconut oil increases the metabolism and curbs hunger which leads to weight loss.
10. Boosts Brain Function :
Coconut oil supports the health of neurons in the brain therefor improving memory.
11. Improves Wrinkles, Stretch Marks & Dark Spots :
Coconut oil is amazing at hydration. It soaks into the skin and reduces the signs of wrinkles and aging when used regularly. It also helps fade dark spots. It is the best oil for our skin, in so many ways!!!
