Coconut Oil: Uses, Health Benefits

As a mangalorean, we use Coconut oil almost every day in cooking and application externally. It has antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties.

Here are some benefits of using Coconut oil every day:

Firstly, It moisturizes the skin

At the same time helps , boosts the immune system

Lowers the cholesterol levels

Controls the blood sugar by improving the secretion of Insulin

 Reduces Stretch marks

• owing to its moisturizing and anti oxidant properties.

Also helps , Nourish our Hair

Aids digestion

• to begin with, the fatty acids present requires less energy to break down.
• And  it can be easily digested and absorbed.

 Increases bone strength

• Undeniably, it aids the absorption of calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and other important minerals.

Promotes weight loss –

• Firstly, the fatty acids are absorbed directly into the cells
• And in turn, they can be easily burned as energy rather than being stored.

Energy Booster

Helps lower the risk of Alzheimer’s

Fights inflammation –

• Above all, the Lauric and Capric acid helps in mediating inflammation.

Soothes the rash

• Moreover, owing to the anti inflammatory property it helps in soothing the rash.

Additionally helps in healing wound

• Antibacterial and antifungal properties make it ideal for minor scrapes and scratches.

Helps in Constipation relief

• It aids smooth functioning of digestive tract.

Helps reducing Sun tan

Reduces Dark circles

Softens the dry elbows

Eases the arthritis pain

• As it is anti inflammatory it helps to reduces the soreness

Treats Athletes Foot

• Firstly, Wash your foot, pat dry it.
• Additionally, apply considerable amount of the oil because of it anti fungal property it helps in healing it.

Prevent Stretch Marks

• Rub the oil onto the area and massage it well.

Detangles Hair –

• Dampen your hair well and then massage with coconut oil for about 3 minutes.
• Then comb your hair slowly to find the hair detangled.

Helps heal the cracked heels

• Soak your feet in warm water for 15 minutes, then slough the dead cells using a pumice stone 
• Afterwards, apply coconut oil on the heels and massage it well.

Reduces Fine lines

• Apply small amount of coconut oil on the face and
• massage it slowly for 5 minutes.

Ease Osteoporosis

• Application of Coconut oil helps in absorption of calcium.

Prevents Split ends –

• The fatty acids present in coconut oil stick to keratin, there by protecting the hair from breakage

Reduces Dandruff –

• Apply oil about 2 -3 times a week to help keep itching at bay.

Minimizes Heartburn

• Everyday use of Coconut oil helps in reducing heart burn

Helps heal a bruise –

• Application of coconut oil on the bruise helps in repair the tissue damage.