Have you discovered the many wonders of coconut oil?

I saw my friend Monica at a party a few weeks ago and I thought her hair looked especially beautiful. When I told her how great she looked, she surprisingly attributed it to the advice she had given her a month before, she said that she had been using coconut oil. It is a great conditioner for your hair. Massage it into the scalp, apply it to the ends of the hair, leave it on for about 30 minutes, then wash and condition the hair as usual. If you want to deep condition your hair, place a towel on your pillow and leave the coconut oil in your hair overnight. Of course, Monica already had great hair, but after doing this for a month, she looked even smoother and healthier.

In her book Passport to Beauty, Shalini Vedera says it softens hair and helps it grow. It is the Indian beauty secret for healthy hair. I have been using coconut oil for a few years now, it is healthy to eat and a fabulous beauty product.

Here are some of the many health benefits of high-quality organic unrefined cold-pressed virgin coconut oil:

-Coconut oil strengthens the immune system, helps control blood sugar and supports thyroid function

-It has strong antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties, so it helps fight infections in the body and on the skin.

-Dr. Oz says that 1 tablespoon a day will boost your energy level. It goes directly to the brain, so it’s quickly used for energy instead of being stored like most fats. It’s a great replacement for butter on a slice of toast.

-Coconut oil has excellent anti-inflammatory properties, speeds up metabolism, can help with weight loss, and helps the body absorb calcium and magnesium.

-It has a high smoke point making it ideal for cooking. Its antiviral and antifungal properties prevent it from oxidizing, so it doesn’t go rancid at high temperatures like other oils.

-Dr. Mercola says that although it is a saturated fat, the fats are small/medium chain fats, so they diffuse and provide energy.

-Its antifungal and antimicrobial properties make it fantastic to use for diaper rash and cradle cap in babies

-Coconut oil is an amazing natural moisturizer, it works wonders on dry skin and has been shown to firm the skin and help prevent wrinkles. Apply directly or mix with your favorite face and body moisturizers. Best of all, it’s 100% pure with no toxic chemicals or preservatives!