Tag: Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is quite versatile in nature. Most of us use popular commercial products for our beauty needs and household chores. However, we often tend...

You can say goodbye to your damaged hair and hair fall problems naturally with guava leaves. Rich in vitamins B and C and antioxidants, guava leaves can promote hair growth when boiled in water and massaged onto the scalp. Mix them with coconut oil, amla, and curry leaves and use the oil as desired.

On the skin, coconut oil is extremely versatile. Use it as a gentle makeup remover at the end of the long day. As a face wash, coconut oil will do away with dirt and excess sebum. You can also apply it on the skin and lips for a moisturizing effect. Thanks to its antimicrobial benefits, coconut oil works as an acne spot treatment and wound protectant. Slather it on to relieve irritation and redness from a sunburn.

Essential oils are highly concentrated, always dilute them before using on the skin. Direct contact may cause irritation, redness, and dryness. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1 tablespoon carrier oil. For mature skin, use jojoba or coconut oil. Wound healing and breakouts can benefit from avocado oil, while extremely dry and flaky skin can be treated with olive or castor oil. Always do a patch test to ensure you aren’t sensitive or allergic to an oil.

Men can suffer from yeast infections that can be quite distressing. Lack of adequate intimate hygiene, sweat retention in private parts, a diet rich in refined sugars, alcoholism, and chronic stress can all contribute to candida overgrowth. Strengthening the immunity is the best way to overpower a yeast infection. Dietary and lifestyle changes can help in enhancing one's immunity and preventing candidiasis.

If you have trouble falling asleep, you’re not alone. Around 60 million Americans are affected by sleeping disorders every year. Tossing and turning in...

Spending way too much on beauty products with harmful chemicals? Worry no more. Try homemade coconut-oil-based cosmetic products for soft skin. To prepare a coconut oil body butter, mix 1 cup solid coconut oil with 1 tsp vitamin E oil and a few drops of any essential oil thoroughly till you get a fluffy mixture. Apply the mix twice daily for hydrated, soft skin.

If you have an underactive thyroid, eating coconut oil can offer support and protection. It’ll replace bad fats that worsen hypothyroidism with good fats called medium-chain fatty acids, or MCFA’s. These MCFA’s will also ease inflammation and support weight loss, two major factors that only worsen a sluggish thyroid. To enjoy coconut oil in moderation, add it to coffee, tea, smoothies, oatmeal, or baked goods. Use in place of vegetable oils when cooking.

If you have dry eyes, then every blink can be a painful experience. Xerophthalmia, as it’s officially called, is a condition where a person’s...

Rosacea is a skin condition that is often seen in people who tend to blush or feel flushed easily. Although the tendency to turn...

Split ends in our hair is a sad and a dreaded sight. No one has ever been happy seeing their hair tear apart making...

This paleo friendly coffee drink contains coconut oil, coconut milk, and cocoa powder. These ingredients help reduce inflammation and improve heart health by providing antioxidants and increasing levels of HDL without affecting levels of LDL. Freeze the coconut milk in ice cubes. Blend your coffee with the oil, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Pour the drink over the frozen cubes in a serving glass and enjoy.

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Coconut oil has plenty of health benefits but it can also be useful in the beauty realm. It makes a great mouthwash because it helps prevent dental plaque and gingivitis thanks to its antimicrobial properties. Its texture and composition also make it a good shaving cream, lip balm, hand cream, moisturizer, anti-frizz hair serum, body scrub, and makeup remover. There seems to be nothing that coconut oil can't do.

Alzheimer's disease has no clear cause but genetics and age can have a role to play. Apart from this, regular exercise, good quality sleep, and low alcohol intake can help prevent its development. Controlling blood pressure and diabetes can also be of help. Foods and supplements like coconut oil, turmeric, and vitamin D have been shown to delay the disease's progress and prevent its onset.