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101 Uses Of Coconut Oil

posted in All on 4/13/2016
101 Uses Of Coconut Oil
1.In cooking as a great oil with a high smoke point. 2.Great for baking, stir-fries or as a dairy free replacement to butter. 3.Added to foods or drinks daily for energy 4.As a coffee creamer when emulsified into coffee (The only way I’ll drink coffee) 5.On the skin as a basic lotion (or coconut oil lotion bar) 6.In homemade lotion bars for soft, smooth skin In homemade deodorant or deodorant bars 7.As an eye-makeup remover 8.As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom) 9.In making your own Remineralising Toothpaste 10.To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin
11.To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy 12.To support healthy thyroid function 13.In homemade Mayo without the high PUFA vegetable oils 14.To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning 15.As a naturally SPF 4 sunscreen 16.In homemade lotion recipes 17.To get rid of cradle cap on baby- just massage in to head, leave on for a few minutes and gently rinse with a warm wash cloth 18.Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections 19.As a delicious tropical massage oil 20.It’s high Lauric acid and MCFA content helps boost metabolism
21.A tiny dab rubbed on your hands and then through hair will help get rid of frizz 22.In homemade soap for laundry 23.Mixed with equal parts sugar for a smoothing body scrub (use in the shower) 24.Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick 25.Topically, can help skin heal faster after injury or infection 26.Directly on the perineum to help heal after birth 27.As an incredibly intensive natural conditioner- Rub into dry hair, put a shower cap on and leave for several hours 28.In homemade slow cooker soap 29.In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation (also great for baby!)
30.Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema 31.There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent or reverse Alzheimers 32.With apple cider vinegar as a natural treatment for lice that actually works 33.In natural Homemade Sunscreen 34.In healthy brain boosting snack for kids like Coconut Clusters 35.In a filling and energy boosting Brain Power Smoothie 36.Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms 37.Nursing moms often take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients 38.In homemade shampoo bars
39.Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds for an all-day energy boost (don'T take this at night!) 40.Can help improve insulin levels 41.Oil pulling with coconut oil and a drop of oregano oil helps improve gum health 42.Can help improve cholesterol ratios 43.Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu 44.In HomemadeNatural BugOff Lotion Bars 45.As a replacement for vegetable oils in any recipe or in cooking 46.In coconut based grain free granola 47.Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins 48.After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing of sunburn
49.Is an immediate source of energy when eaten that isn’t stored as fat 50.As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora 51.To make a simple homemade soap 52.In natural homemade diaper cream 53.As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion 54.When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite 55.To season cast iron skillets 56.It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis 57.Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites 58.Can help resolve acne when used regularly 59.Can be rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth
60.Used in kids ears to help speed ear infection healing 61.In clay and charcoal soothing soap 62.A small amount can be rubbed into real leather to soften and condition (shiny leather only… test a small area first) 63.By itself as a great tanning oil 64.Mixed with salt to remove dry skin on feet 65.Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily 66.Can help improve sleep when taken daily 67.To dilute essential oils for use on skin 68.A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat 69.To help sooth the itch of chicken pox or poison ivy
70.It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium 71.Internally as part of the protocol to help remineralize teeth 72. Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety 73.By itself as a natural deodorant 74.By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste 75.For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally 76.In coconut oil pulling chews 77.In homemade vapor rub 78.In homemade peppermint lip balm 79.In magnesium body butter 80.In coconut oil dog treats 81.As a completely natural baby lotion
82.On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin 83.Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent 84.In homemade meltaways (like candy) 85.Many use it as an anti-aging facial moisturizer 86.Use to make coconut cream concentrate for a brain boosting snack 87.Can be used internally and externally to speed recovery from UTIs 88.In a salve for cracked heels 89.When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production 90.Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically 91.Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold 92.On cuticles to help nails grow
93.Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows 94.To help avoid chlorine exposure when swimming 95.Internally during pregnancy to help provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil) 96.With other oils as part of an oil cleansing regimen for beautiful skin 97.Whipped with shea butter for a soothing body balm 98.One reader swears by using coconut oil to treat yeast infection. She suggests soaking a tampon in it and inserting the tampon for a few hours. 99.Naturally clears up cold sores
100.Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms 101.Ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness

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