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They Said Coconut Oil Was Great For You, BUT This is What They Didn’t Tell You…

by January 24, 2017

Coconut seems to be the current craze and with god reason. We have coconut everything and most of these products are jam-packed with health benefits.

As you may be aware at this point, coconuts are filled with medium chain fatty acids meaning coconut oil is as well. These are fats that our bodies can easily digest and use. The can be used as energy for our brains and other things of that sort. Coconut oil is affordable and generally easy to find. It is an anti-carcinogen, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antioxidant that will do the trick for just about anything.

Coconut oil is known as something we can cook with or ingest for things like cholesterol issues, heart health, Alzheimer’s treatment, inflammation, cancer, brain function, and digestion. However, it can be used in a large number of ways without being ingested and for one of the widest varieties of thing that you may not think of when it comes to coconut oil.

You can apply it directly on the affected area when trying to reduce age spots as well as combine it with a few things to rid yourself of baldness, the possibilities are endless when it comes to coconut oil.

  • You can mix coconut oil with salt and use it was a body scrub.
  • Apply coconut directly to bruises to reduce swelling and redness.
  • Apply coconut oil to a bug bite to reduce itching.
  • Apply it to burns to promote healing.
  • Eliminate dandruff by using it on your head as a moisturizer.

1. Age Spots

(Also known as liver spots). Applying coconut oil directly to the age spot will help it fade.

2. After Shave

Coconut oil will help heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores. Great for razor burn!

3. Baldness

Combine coconut oil with lavender, rosemary, thyme, cedarwood, Jojoba oil, Grapeseed/ castor oil and a little cayenne pepper. Apply three times a day (or before bed) to affected area of hair loss and massage in. Coconut oil and these essential oils support cell regeneration. (2)

4. Body Scrub

Mix coconut oil and salt together and rub all over! Rinse off and your skin will be super soft. You can add in essential oils if you would like a specific smell.

5. Bruises

Applied directly to the bruise, coconut oil enhances the healing process by reducing swelling and redness.

6. Bug Bites

When applied directly to a bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation as well as hasten the healing process.

7. Burns

Apply to burn site immediately and continue applying until healed. Will reduce the chances of permanent scarring and promotes healing. (source)

8. Chapstick

Just rub a little into lips and it not only acts as a softening agent but it also has an SPF of about 4 so you get a little protection! Watch this video for a quick coconut chapstick DIY:

9. Cradle Cap

Having issues with dry skin on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your baby’s skin, it also helps eliminate cradle cap. Just rub a teaspoon onto scalp daily.

10. Dandruff

Coconut oil soaks into the scalp moisturizing dry skin and relieves symptoms of dandruff. It also helps to control oil secretion from the scalp, another leading cause of dandruff. (source)

11. Deodorant

Coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even more effective in combination with cornstarch/arrowroot powder and baking soda.

12. Diaper Salve

Very comforting on a rashy bum with no harsh chemicals. Also safe for cloth diapers.

13. Eye Cream

Apply under the eyes to reduce puffiness, bags and wrinkles. Use on the lids in the evening.

14. Face Wash/Soap

Mix equal parts coconut oil with olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil and castor oil and use in place of soap when washing your face. Wet face, rub oil in and leave on for two minutes, rinse and pat dry. One teaspoon should be adequate.

15. Hair conditioner/Deep Treatment

Use as a leave-in hair conditioner by applying a teaspoon of coconut oil to your ends and then running your fingers through your hair to distribute the rest. For a deeper treatment, rub in a tablespoon of coconut oil onto your dry scalp and gently work through to the ends. Put a shower cap on to prevent transfer onto bed linens and leave on overnight.

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16. Hair Gel/Defrizzer

Rub a little between your palms and either scrunch into hair (for curly hair) or finger comb in through from scalp to ends (for wavy/straight hair).

17. Healing

When applied on scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the wound from outside dust, bacteria, and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a heck-of-a-lot better than anything from the pharmacy.

18. Lubricant

It is an all-natural, perfectly safe personal lubricant for masturbation and sex. Not compatible with latex!

19. Makeup Remover

Use a cotton swab and a dab of coconut oil and you would be amazed at how well it works!

20. Massage Oil

Pretty simple; grab some and rub!

21. Moisturizer

Simply scoop some out of the jar and apply all over your body, including neck and face. Often lotions are water-based and can dry out your skin even more. (source)

22. Nipple Cream

Works great to nourish cracked, sore or dry nipples. Apply to a cotton ball and leave on your nipples between feedings.

23. Acne Skin Fix

Prone to oily skin or an oily T-zone? Use a pea sized amount underneath makeup or alone to reduce oil gland stimulation. Often acne prone skin is actually too dry, which signals your glands to produce more oil and clogs the pores. (3)

24. Pre-Shave

Coconut oil will prep skin for the pending damage caused by shaving.

25. Skin Conditions

Coconut oil can relieve skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.

26. Stretch Marks

Coconut oil is great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark cure but it will help. (source)

27. Sun Burn Relief

Rub liberal amounts of coconut oil into the affected area.

28. Sunscreen

It’s not high, but coconut oil does have an SPF of around 4.

29. Swimmer’s Ear

Mix garlic oil and coconut oil and put a few drops in affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day and it usually works within one or two days.

30. Tattoo Healing and Moisturizer

Continued use of coconut oil on tattoos will help keep the pigment from fading. Used on new tattoos, coconut oil will hasten the healing process and decrease the chance of infection. Be sure to only use a very thin layer no more than twice a day, according to your tattoo artist’s instructions. Overuse can cause the ink to be lifted up.

31. Toothpaste

There are numerous recipes out there but I just mix coconut oil and baking soda and dab a little of the mix on my toothbrush.

32. Wrinkle Prevention and Wrinkle Reducer

Rubbing coconut oil on wrinkles and sagging skin helps strengthen the connective tissues to bring back that youthful look! (4)

Coconut Oil for General Health and Wellness

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33. Breastfeeding

For breastfeeding moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich the milk supply.

34. Bones and Teeth

Coconut oil aids in the absorption of calcium and magnesium leading to better development of bones and teeth. (Source)

34. Digestion

The saturated fats in coconut oil help control parasites and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making you healthier all around. (source)

35. Fitness

Coconut oil has been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat while increasing muscle. (source)

36. Insulin Support

Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose making it great for both diabetics and non-diabetic. (source)

37. Lung Function

Increases the fluidity of cell surfaces.

38. Nausea

Rub some coconut oil on the inside for the wrist (PC 6) and forearm to calm an upset stomach.

39. Nose bleeds

Coconut oil can prevent nose bleeding that is caused by sensitivity to weather such as extreme heat and extreme cold. This condition happens when the nasal passages become dry because of cold or dry air resulting to burns and cracks in the mucus membranes so bleeding happens. To prevent this just put coconut oil in your nostrils. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries in the nasal passages.

40. Gum Health

Oil pulling with coconut oil offers a two for one health benefit!

41. Stress Relief

Relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your stress level. (Source)

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42. Vitamin and nutrient absorption

Makes fat-based nutrients more available to the body – ie. vitamin A, D, E, K. (source)

43. Weight loss

The saturated fats contribute to weight loss and controlling cravings.

44. Mental Cognition and Productivity

Medium chain triglycerides freely pass the blood-brain barrier and allows an alternate source of energy to improve cognition.

Coconut Oil for Internal Health Problems

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45. Acid Reflux/ Indigestion

If taken after a meal.

46. Adrenal and Chronic Fatigue

47. Allergies

Seasonal hay fever

48. Alzheimer’s/Dementia

Read my research here

49. Asthma

Even in children (source)

50. Autism (5)

51. Bowel function

Constipation, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), gut infections

52. Bronchial Infections and Cystic Fibrosis

53. Cancer

Has been shown to prevent breast and colon cancer.

54. Candida Albicans

In a 2007 study, coconut oil was proven to be 100% effective against the Candida microbe species. In fact, researchers recommended that candida can be treated with coconut oil instead of drugs, against which candida has become resistant!

55. Cholesterol

Improves HDL (‘good’ cholesterol) to LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) ratio in people with high cholesterol.

56. Poor Circulation

Feeling cold all the time or edema, especially in the extremities, apply coconut oil to the skin in a light circular pattern towards the heart. Similar to dry skin brushing

57. Colds and Flues

As an anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agent. (6)

58. Mild Depression and Cognitive Disease

In conjunction with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), fish oil and other treatment strategies.

59. Diabetes

Helps keep blood sugar levels stable and helps with cravings.

60. Epilepsy

Known to reduce epileptic seizures.

61. Flaky, Dry Skin

Poor oil intake often results in dry skin and dandruff.

For more information on coconut oil and the amazing things it can do for your outsides as well as your insides please take the time to watch the video below. I use coconut oil a few times a day myself and I love it! I know that you will too! If you’re not using coconut oil I hope that after reading this you will consider adding it to your daily routine in some way.

3 Amazing Infused Water Remedies For Weight Loss, Hair & Skin

by January 24, 2017

One of the best ways to rid your body of harmful toxins is by drinking water. Yes, it is that simple.

Drinking water can give you some pretty amazing benefits, to be honest. If you add a few things to the water you consume you can double and in some cases even triple the benefits. I use to avoid drinking water but after trying these mixtures I drink plenty of water!

These recipes are the best when it comes to getting the most from you water:

Ginger Water

Ingredients:

Directions:

  • Combine these two ingredients in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
  • Let it simmer to cook partially covered on a medium heat.
  • Once the mixture becomes dark and smells like ginger strongly (about 20 minutes total) remove from heat.
  • Strain into a mug (if you want to add some flavor you can add honey to this.)
  • Then drink.

This is great for preventing colds and the flu as well as reducing morning sickness. This is because o the B6 vitamin in the ginger. If you’re dealing with nausea this is something that will give you almost instant relief.

Coriander Seeds and Water

This recipe is quite simple and the video below gives you a step by step demonstration on how to make it. All you need is water coriander seeds and some time. This is a remedy that will work wonders for your thyroid. It is known as Dhania water and I love it!

ACV and Water

Ingredients:

Directions:

  • Mix two tablespoon of organic ACV into two tablespoons of honey.
  • Add a pinch or two of salt and then fill the glass with warm water.
  • Drink up!

You will love this one, at first it may taste a bit strange but I have truly come to enjoy it. It works wonders for a hangover as well as giving you tons of benefits when not hungover.

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How to Make an All Natural Healing Salve You’ll Never Want to be Without

by January 23, 2017

This all-purpose healing salve is sure to become a staple in your household, due to how simple it is to make, and it’s many wonderful uses. Containing coconut oil, olive oil, pure essential oils and Vitamin E, this salve will protect, disinfect, and moisturize.

Coconut oil by itself contains a multitude of health benefits. From preventing infection, providing protection from viruses, to speeding up the healing of bruises, one could say that coconut oil alone could work as an all-purpose healing salve. Now, add in lavender essential oil, which not only calms your senses but also has amazing skin restoration benefits as well. Lemon essential oil cleanses and disinfects, while Melaleuca essential oil provides you with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

All-Purpose Healing Salve

ingredients

Supplies

  • (4) 4 oz. glass jam jars
  • 1-quart mason jar
  • sauce pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic, cold-pressed coconut oil
  • 1 cup quality olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
  • 1 tsp vitamin E oil (optional)

Oil Blend Ingredients (per 4 ounces of salve)

  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 8 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 6 drops Melaleuca essential oil
  • 3 to 4 drops vitamin E oil

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Add the coconut oil, olive oil, and beeswax to the 1-quart mason jar. Place it in a large saucepan filled halfway with warm water. Set the stove top burner to low-to-medium heat, and then begin slowly melting the ingredients. Stir every few minutes until completely melted.

During the melting process, line up the 4 oz. jam jars. Add the essential oils and vitamin E oil as listed above.

Next, carefully fill each jar to a half inch below the rim. Cool until the mixture hardens. Secure the lids tightly to each jar. The salve can be stored for up to a year.

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12 Uses for All-Purpose Healing Salve

1. Hand moisturizer for dry skin.
2. Useful for treating dry, cracked heels and crusty elbows.
3. All-purpose moisturizer for dry climates.
4. To soothe chapped lips or chapped skin. You can transfer a small amount into an old lip balm tin to make it even more portable.
5. To soothe burns, bites, stings, etc.
6. To heal and prevent diaper rash.
7. You can use the salve on your pets (except for cats which have an aversion to citrus oils) to soothe sunburn, heal gashes, and enhance the healing of surgery wounds.
8. Anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties make this salve wonderful for a variety of cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and stings.
9. A great salve for older people who have frail, thin, and fragile skin.
10. Helps scaly scalps.
11. Soothes eczema, psoriasis, and a variety of other skin issues.
12. Sanitizes and moisturizes in one step.

This seriously all-purpose salve is amazing for a number of uses. Containing moisturizing components, anti-septic properties, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, there really isn’t much that this salve can’t treat. What makes it even better, is how easily it can be thrown together, and for that matter, how much you get for the price. And if you don’t foresee using that much salve, you can give it away as gifts to your friends and family.

How Weighted Blankets Are Helping People With Anxiety

by January 23, 2017

Millions of people deal with stress and anxiety on a daily basis. These people have been needing something for quite some time now that will help alleviate their symptoms.

Yes, there are plenty of different pills a person could take but when it comes to our health the most natural approach is usually the best approach. We must always be on the lookout for new working drug-free options. If you or someone you love is dealing with insomnia, stress, anxiety, or anything that would cause an out of place mindset this might be able to help.

Sleeping with a weighted blanket could change your life. This is known as deep pressure stimulation and it is a type of therapy that exerts pressure all over the body. This provides a person with psychological benefits as well as physical benefits. Weighted blankets were actually traditionally used by occupational therapists as a means to help children with things like sensory disorders, stress, autism related issues, and anxiety.

A study published in Occupational Therapy in Mental Health 2008, showed that weighted blankets helped a lot when it comes to anxiety. These blankets are very similar to warm hugs. They mold to your body and provide relaxing pressure to the nervous system. This triggers a serotonin release and helps to improve the person’s mood.

These weighted blankets are ideal for someone looking for a solution without drugs. There are many different types of these blankets and they range in a variety of materials.  Standard blanket weight for an adult generally ranges from fifteen to thirty pounds. It is all based on your size. Of course, speaking with a doctor before doing something like this is ideal. If you suffer from any sort of respiratory or circulatory issue this is not something I would advise you to do as it could cause further issue with that.

These blankets work wonders. If you want to go another step further and male your own weighted blanket rather than buying one then please take the time to watch the video below and of course, you can substitute the poly beads for uncooked rice or beans. Enjoy your anxiety free sleep filled night!

The Dark Side of Empaths

by January 23, 2017

Empaths are people whom we generally consider the healers of the world. These people see the different energies of the world as well as feeling them.

Empaths feel what other people feel. This is amazing, yes, but it is also hard to deal with sometimes. Because of this gift empaths are relied on by others for support. They do their best to handle these things all the while being very stressed. Empaths stress much more than you would think. If you’re not an empath you may not quite understand.

Empaths have two conflicting voices inside of there being one is feeling good while the other is feeling bad. They are constantly being torn between the positive and the negative. Empaths deal with being overwhelmed almost every single day.

Empaths deal with a terrible dark side that you may not often hear about or notice as they put on a great show for others. They are constantly being fatigued from the energies they are absorbing. Their generosity and kindness is something that puts them in the position to be taken advantage of time and time again. These empaths always give and rarely take. They are always ready to show kindness to those who need it.

Being selfless in a world like this is a burden, to say the least, but it is a weight that these empaths rarely even notice. They carry this weight because it is meaningful to them. They would not dare let the weight fall onto someone else. Empaths would willingly neglect their body and mind for the sake of someone else. We need to do our best to let those empaths in our lives know that we appreciate them and never take advantage of their kindness.

Just because someone appears fine does not mean they are. Everyone is going through something. We should be aware of the struggles others go through and do our best to help them without hurting ourselves. If you know someone like this take the time to thank them for all that they do.

8 Natural Ways To Heal Back Problems Through Food, Massage, Exercise And Yoga

by January 23, 2017

Back pain seems to be a serious issue all around the world! While people are encouraged to take pharmaceuticals to cure their back pain, they should actually be avoiding them altogether. The big Pharma companies are poisoning people all around the world, so here is what you can do instead.

It is no doubt that the Pharmaceutical industries are feeding us poisons. They claim that their pills are the solution to all of our health issues, but they actually might be causing them. In fact, out of the 20.5 million Americans that are 12 and older with a substance abuse problem, 2 million of them had a direct issue with prescription pain medications, and 591,000 had a substance abuse problem with heroin.

It is time to take a stand against the corporate greed of the pharma companies. Thankfully, mother nature had it all planned out from the beginning! There are several different natural methods of relieving that horrible back pain. Here are 12 of them!

  1. Get More Restorative Sleep, By Posturing Correctly While Sleeping

Having back pain can make sleeping impossible at times, however, sleep is necessary for your body to heal, and repair itself for the following day. Understanding how to position yourself while sleeping will make a world of a difference the next day.

Here is a guide to position yourself correctly for a good nights sleep.

  1. Use Hot/Cold to Alleviate the Pain

Hot and cold therapies is a timeless pain relief method. Each provides their own benefits, but both can be quite useful when experiencing bouts of back pain.

Cold Therapy- Works as an anesthetic of sorts as it slows down nerve impulses that cause excruciating pain to radiate through the back. Cold therapies also aid in reducing inflammation.

Hot Therapy- Heat actually prevents pain messages from being transmitted to the brain. It also stimulates blood flow which causes healing nutrients to travel to the affected area.

  1. Stretching to Relieve Pain

Stretching can be quite beneficial when you are attempting to find relief from horrible back pain. There are a variety of stretches that were created and put together for the exact purpose of back pain relief, and often times these stretches can even cure the pain. Here are a few that work wonders for a variety of different forms of back pain.

  1. Improve Your Posture to Avoid Back Pain

Posture is how we carry ourselves while standing, sitting, sleeping, and doing any task in our day to day lives. When our posture is good, our back is aligned, and each vertebrae works efficiently. However, when we hold ourselves in bad posture, we can put too much weight or strain on certain muscles and bones, which leads to intense back pain.

Posture can easily be improved by use of a number of exercises. Harvard Health lists these four amazing exercises that should bring improvement quickly.

  1. Get Massages as needed.

Properly massaging the muscles of your back when they need it is crucial. It would be best to ask your therapist which massage would be best for you depending on what type of pain you’re dealing with. Our back muscles become irritated when we engage the lower body in something and leave the upper body still. These massages will keep your back pain away and help relax you at the end of your night.

  1. Keep your stress levels low.

Keeping your stress levels low will reduce your back pain and help you in a big way when it comes to mental health as well. When you are stressed your body sends out a fight or flight response, by eliminating stress you are going to be able to reduce your pain levels. People who are overly anxious and stressed tend to deal with more pain.

 

  1. Add curcumin into your daily life.

 

Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory and can relieve minor back pain with no issue. It is a spice that should be readily available in your home. Curcumin can also be used for a wide variety of things besides back pain. Things like preventing Alzheimer’s, counteracting aging, and combating cancer stem cells. For information on how to use this spice for back pain please watch the video below.

https://youtu.be/yw4wOckgfPw

  1. Meditate often to reduce pain.

Minimal meditation has actually been found to reduce pain drastically. A person’s perception of pain can be reduced dramatically within just a few short sessions. This does not eliminate the pain but it does change the way you perceive it. It will actually be able to give you long lasting results.

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