Coconut Oil can help for almost all pains and especially muscle cramps. It can be included in the diet to strengthen the immune system and relieve inflammation, one of the causes for muscle pain. A good massage with coconut oil can keep the blood flow healthy while accelerating healing. Follow this with a hot shower to relax the cramped muscles even as the heat enables the muscles to loosen up.
Back Pain or Sore Muscles
Coconut oil applied topically can aid, prevent, or even cure instances of back pain or sore muscles. It’s a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxant.
Bruises
When directly applied to bruises, coconut oil can help bruises disappear faster since it “enhances the healing process by reducing swelling and redness”. It also moisturizes your skin!
Obesity
If a patient’s problems are related to obesity, coconut oil may aid in losing weight (and even lowering cholesterol). Unlike other cooking substances, it’s a healthy fat that heightens metabolism, increases muscle, and gives you an energy boost.
Stress
Relieve stress by putting a dollop of coconut oil on your head, and rubbing it in using a circular motion. The smell of coconut helps alleviate the stress and tension from a long day.
Other Healing Uses
Also, coconut oil is used to treat the following diseases and conditions:
- diabetes
- heart disease
- chronic fatigue
- Crohn’s disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Alzheimer’s disease
- thyroid conditions
- lack of energy
- boosting the immune system
