De la Serie Remedios Caseros, Salud y Saludos!!! Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Coconut Oil remedyHow to Use| Side Effects | Plant & Garden| Folklore Medicinal Uses: * Beauty * Bruises/sprains * Burns * Cholesterol * Culinary/Kitchen * Cuts & Wounds * Diet/weight Loss * Facial Care * Hair * Nutrition * Psoriasis * Skin Care Properties: * Antibacterial * Antifungal * Astringent * Depurative * Emollient * Immunostimulant * Skin tonic Parts Used: Copra is the dried meat of the seed and is the main source of coconut oil, also known as coconut butter Constituents: fatty acids:caprylic,capric,lauric,linoleic,myristic,oleic,palmitic,stearic Coconut Oil Diet: There are numerous claims that adding coconut oil to your diet increases energy, balances hormones, and stimulates the thyroid gland. The cholesterol-lowering properties of coconut oil are linked directly to this ability to stimulate thyroid function. Coconut oil raises your metabolic rate, helping to release energy and promote weight loss. Researchers believe that coconut oil is different from other saturated fats because it is composed of medium-chain fatty acids. 1 Healthy Cooking: Coconut oil can be used to fry foods, make a healthier mayonnaise, or used in baked goods. When you make pastries, substitute 50% coconut oil for whatever fat is recommended. There is no mistaking the wonderful benefits of coconut oil, however there is some controversy on how coconut oil effects a heart healthy diet. Try coconut oil for yourself, with an open mind, to see what effects it has for you. 2 Beauty Secrets of Coconut Oil: Coconut oil works wonders for dry and damaged skin, cuts, bruises, and speeds the healing while it fights infection. Coconut oil forms a protective barrier to hold in moisture while penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin to helping to keep connective tissues strong and supple. Coconut oil is readily absorbed into the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It aids in exfoliating the outer layer of dead skin cells, making the skin smoother. Coconut oil is used to treat dry and damaged hair and is a lathering ingredient for natural shampoos and soaps. Apply warm coconut oil to damp hair and keep covered for 15 minutes. Shampoo and enjoy luxuriant shiny hair
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 03:18:14 +0000
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