- Young coconuts have either a green shell or a white “husk” if the outer shell has been removed.
- Mature coconuts are the more familiar-looking brown, hairy variety.
- The nutrients and physical characteristics change as a coconut matures.
- Young coconuts have more ‘water’ and soft, gel-like meat, and mature coconuts have firm meat and less ‘water.’
- The nutrient values per 100-gram (edible) portion vary significantly.
- The liquid inside the coconut is known as coconut water or juice.
- Coconut cream is made from pressing the coconut meat.
- Coconut milk is made from the expressed juice of grated coconut meat and water.
- Coconut oil, on the other hand, is the fatty oil that comes from the coconut meat.
- High-quality coconut oil is truly the healthiest oil you can consume.
- Coconut can be safely added to most everyone’s diet.
- Young coconuts are good for most people.
- They are particularly good for carbohydrates and mixed types.
- Mature coconuts are best for protein types.
- Coconuts can add flavor.
- Coconuts adds healthy nutrients to your diet.
- Coconuts are rich in lauric acid, which is known for being antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal, and boosts the immune system.
- Fresh coconut juice is one of the highest sources of electrolytes known to man.
- This can be used to prevent dehydration.
- In cases of diarrhea or strenuous exercise this is best.
- It helps you lose weight, or maintain your already good weight.
- Reduces the risk of heart disease.
- Lowers your cholesterol.
- Improves the conditions in those with diabetes and chronic fatigue
- Improve Crohn’s, IBS, and other digestive disorders.
- Prevents other disease and routine illness with its powerful antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal agents.
- Increases metabolism and promotes healthy thyroid function.
- Boosts your daily energy.
- Rejuvenate your skin and prevent wrinkles.
Health benefits in traditional medicine
Coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including
- abscesses,
- asthma,
- baldness,
- bronchitis,
- bruises,
- burns,
- colds,
- constipation,
- cough,
- dropsy,
- dysentery,
- earache,
- fever,
- flu,
- gingivitis,
- gonorrhea,
- irregular or painful menstruation,
- jaundice,
- kidney stones,
- lice,
- malnutrition,
- nausea,
- rash,
- scabies,
- scurvy,
- skin infections,
- sore throat,
- swelling,
- syphilis,
- toothache,
- tuberculosis,
- tumors,
- typhoid,
- ulcers,
- upset stomach,
- weakness,
- wounds
Health benefits in modern medicine
- Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.
- Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.
- Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
- Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.
- Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.
- Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.
- Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
The Coconut Oil Miracle
Coconut Cures: Preventing and Treating Common Health Problems with Coconut
- Eczema is also called as dermatitis.
- It is a group of skin disorders.
- Eczema causes the skin to be inflamed and irritated.
- It occurs mostly in infants and children but adults are no exception.
There are different types of eczema like
- Atopic eczema
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Irritant contact dermatitis
- Infantile seborrhoeic eczema
- Adult seborrhoeic eczema
- Varicose eczema
- Discoid eczema
Home Remedies for Eczema
Different types of cleansing 19. Herbal Cleansing
- Using herbs to gently purify the digestive and elimination systems of the body.
20. Fasting
- This gives your body and digestion a chance to rest.
- Most people do a vegetable juice fast or a raw vegetable and fruit fast.
- Some brave souls have done water fast but this is more intense and draining for the body.
21. Colonics
- This is a procedure done by a trained professional.
- The professional irrigates the colon with water.
- This helps to release toxins and impurities that may be lodged in the walls of the colon.
22. Water is nature’s #1 natural remedy for eczema
- Drink more water to cleanse and hydrate your body and keep your skin moist and supple.
- Take a steam bath to open pores and hydrate your skin.
- Be sure to moisturize afterwards.
- Use cold compresses to relieve the pain, stinging and itching of eczema inflammations.
- Wrap your skin in a cotton towel that is wetted with cool water to help soothe arms or legs that have a lot of eczema inflammations.
23. Other Home remedies
- Wear cotton clothes, to allow your skin to breathe more easily.
- Some people have found mudpacks to be very effective in treating eczema.
- Another method sometimes used to heal eczema is with light therapy.
- Taking a sun bath is another method.
- Moisturize your skin regularly.
- Use a good hypoallergenic moisturizer.
24. Some homemade pastes and solutions
- Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon camphor and 1 teaspoon sandalwood paste on the rashes.
- Apply nutmeg paste to the affected areas.
- Put natural vitamin E on the affected skin.
- Zinc taken orally and applied directly on the affected skin is effective.
- Both shark cartilage and lotion of blueberry leaves reduce inflammation.
- Use pine tar soap to wash the affected skin.
- Drink tomato juice daily, it will cure the symptoms in a few days.
25. Homemade Lotion
- Make a lotion out of crushed dandelion leaves, spearmint leaves, and a few drops of oil.
- Apply this lotion to your skin and allow it to remain on for at least 30 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water.
- This can act as an effective eczema cure.
26. Cleansing Scrub
- Make a cleansing scrub by soaking a handful of nuts in a small quantity of water.
- Blend these nuts along with half an avocado as avocados contain healthy oils that help to protect and moisturize your skin.
- Massage your skin gently with this creamy natural exfoliating paste.
- You can then allow it to remain on your skin for about 10 minutes before you rinse it off.
- You can add a few drops of fresh lemon juice to this paste to help cleanse your skin of the uppermost layer of dead skin cells.
27. Papaya paste
- Another useful and easily available ingredient for eczema treatment would be papaya.
- Mashed papaya seeds can be applied to the areas of skin that are affected to reduce the itchiness.
- Eczema is also called as dermatitis.
- It is a group of skin disorders.
- Eczema causes the skin to be inflamed and irritated.
- It occurs mostly in infants and children but adults are no exception.
There are different types of eczema like
- Atopic eczema
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Irritant contact dermatitis
- Infantile seborrhoeic eczema
- Adult seborrhoeic eczema
- Varicose eczema
- Discoid eczema
Home Remedies for Eczema
Healing, natural oils are one of the best home remedies for eczema. 8. Olive Oil
- Due to high amounts of Vitamin E present in olive oil it can manage eczema.
- It restores the lost moisture on the damaged area.
- It helps in relieving the dry, scaly and thickened skin.
- Apply olive oil on the area after taking a bath in order to retain the moisture for long periods of time.
9. Emu oil
- This oil is one of the best and most promising eczema home remedies
- It has many potent natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that are perfect for eczema symptoms.
- The oil is soothing and will not clog your pores.
- It provides fast relief for inflammation, itching, cracked and burning skin.
- Emu oil is used on facial skin for diminishing scars and wrinkles on the skin.
10. Jojoba oil
- It is a light, non greasy and a versatile eczema home remedy.
- It will not clog your pores.
- It is used on facial skin.
- It can clear up a rash overnight.
11. Coconut Oil
- This oil is a rich, delightful natural oil.
- Use virgin, unrefined coconut oil for best results.
- This can also be used as an overnight moisturizer for hair.
12. Evening Primrose Oil
- This oil when taken internally in high doses has been known to reduce eczema symptoms.
- This can be expensive.
- Try a good quality essential fatty acid supplement instead.
13. Healing foods Strengthen your immune system and reduce eczema symptoms by having proper food.
- A paste of raw strawberries applied to your eczema can reduce the pain, redness and inflammation.
- Apply directly to your face include cabbage leaf and grated raw potatoes.
- Honey will reduce eczema symptoms.
- Eliminate high inflammation and allergy producing foods.
- These include sugar, chocolate, wheat, and dairy products.
14. Eat alkaline
- An abundance of vegetables and fruits in your diet is a must.
- Create an alkaline environment for your body that will reduce inflammation.
- Drinking fresh vegetable juices is GREAT for the skin.
- Raw tomato juice, raw carrot and spinach juices are said to be excellent.
15. Eat plenty of Essential Fatty Acids
- These are found naturally in walnuts, wild salmon and sardines.
- Omega 3 fish oil which is excellent quality, free of contaminants, is effective.
16. Eat plenty of foods with probiotics
- Foods like live culture yogurt and kefir are good.
- Supplement your diet with a good probiotics supplement.
- Probiotics will improve your digestion and strengthen your immune system.
17. Avoid Dairy Products
- Dairy products, eggs, nuts, preservatives and citrus fruits are more likely to trigger eczema.
18. Home remedies with Herbs
- Herbs are potent natural medicines that contain soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
- They can reduce or eliminate your eczema symptoms.
- Some of the herbs are:
• Turmeric
• Nutmeg
• Basil
• Aloe Vera
• Ginger
Cleansing and Detoxification
- Start by drinking more pure water.
- You drink half your body weight in ounces.
- Eg: That means if you weigh 150 pounds, you should be drinking at least 75 ounces of water a day.
- Drink raw vegetable juices, made fresh in a juicer.
- This adds extra fiber to your diet.
- Drinking a simple mixture of apple cider vinegar, water and honey each day.
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