The Truth about Coconut Oil For Psoriasis

I highly recommend using coconut oil for psoriasis, which is a skin disease that most commonly affects the scalp, knees, genitals, and elbows, and causes scaly patches on the skin. However, the rashes can occur in any area and in severe cases the rashes itch intensively.

The rashes are areas of excessive skin production and inflammation which takes a red or silvery appearance. In the long run, psoriasis patients can feel helpless and depressed mainly after trying different natural and prescribed remedies with mixed success.

This may even cause loss of self esteem. However, using coconut oil for treating psoriasis has proven to be a very effective treatment especially when used as a combination of applying the oil to the skin and ingesting.

How does coconut oil for psoriasis work?

Coconut oil is a saturated fat that mainly consists of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs). Unlike other polyunsaturated oils, the natural coconut oil does not damage the skin by causing free radicals mainly because it cannot be iodized easily.

Since coconut oil is very rich in various natural oils, it is a great skin moisturizer. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties make it perfect for soothing inflammation and alleviating the itching associated with psoriasis.

Coconut oil makes the skin smoother by removing dead cells. Due to the unique structure of the MCFAs, this natural oil can be easily absorbed into the deeper skin layers and help strengthen the connective tissues. Moreover, the low molecular weight of this natural tropical oil makes it quite easy for the connective tissues to absorb it and make the skin smooth and soft. This makes the oil ideal for wrinkled and dry skin because it restores elasticity of connective tissues. In some cases, it restores injured or damaged skin. Therefore, people who suffer from psoriasis often get significant relief once they apply this oil on the affected areas.

Therefore, coconut oil for psoriasis is quite effective both when ingested and applied on the skin. This helps counter this disease both inside and outside in a bid to get to its root cause.

Besides being quickly and easily absorbed by the skin, coconut creates an invisible protective film that leaves no trace. This helps to protect the skin against the harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays thus promoting uniform tan. This helps to clear the psoriasis rashes and other blemishes.

What is the relationship between stomach fat, psoriasis and coconut oil?

People who suffer from psoriasis and also carry a lot of abdominal fat react less favorably to natural and prescribed psoriasis remedies as compared to their counterparts who carry little abdominal fat. Coconut improves digestive health by promoting healthy metabolism and reducing the abdominal fat.

Abdominal fat interacts with medication and this is why most overweight psoriasis sufferers show little significant improvement even when using prescribed medication. People with poor digestive systems crave carbohydrates and sweets. Coconut oil on the other hand reduces cravings and hunger because it is quickly metabolized and used as energy rather than being stored in the body as fat. Increasing your energy is vital especially when you feel depressed.

How do I use coconut oil for psoriasis?

I recommend taking 2-3 teaspoons of coconut oil for psoriasis, per day. However, you can start this out slow at one teaspoon per day in order to give your body time to adjust and get used to this oil. Thereafter, you can work your way up to 2 or 3 teaspoons per day. Additionally, after every bath, lightly massage your skin with coconut oil spreading an even layer of the oil on the skin. You can also start out with a very thin layer of oil on a small affected area in order to evaluate how your skin responds to the oil.

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