As we head into winter, be sure to nourish your skin, hair and joints the old fashioned way: with nature’s therapeutics
In addition to being a fantastic moisturizer when applied directly to the skin or hair, coconut oil has many other benefits when used internally. Try adding a spoon of it to your morning breakfast smoothie, or try your hand at oil pulling first thing in the morning.
Some of the internal benefits include:
~ Consuming it reduces inflammation, supports cognitive and heart health, and boosts energy levels.
~ Coconut oil has been known to clear up and improve UTI symptoms and kidney infections. The MCFAs in the oil work as a natural antibiotic by disrupting the lipid coating on bacteria and killing them.
~ Research has shown that coconut oil directly protects the liver from damage.
~ Said to reduce inflammation and arthritis.
~ Boosts the immune system – it boasts antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.
~ Said to support memory and brain function and improve energy levels.
~ May improve skin issues (burns, eczema, dandruff, dermatitis and psoriasis).
Coconut Oil
