How To Do A Coconut Oil Detox to Combat Parasites, Fungus And Bacterial Infections

There are many different ways your body can come under attack by parasites, bacterium and fungi. If you are a meat eater, properly storing, preparing and cooking your meat is very important.

If you’re not careful, you could end up getting infected with worms and parasites, which can go unnoticed for a very long time. There are likely hundreds of thousands of people living with parasites right now and they don’t even know it!

Then there’s the rest of us who come into contact with bacteria or contract fungal infections, such as the infamous yeast infection.

But whatever your case may be, getting rid of the problem can be done naturally. So before resorting to pills, creams and gels, you should consort with nature first. In this instance, coconut oil is the miracle cure for these ailments and have been for many, many years.

The detoxifying benefits of coconut oil to combat Parasites, Fungus and Bacterial Infections

A lot of us are most familiar with coconut oil for its beautifying benefits. It’s awesome for hair and skin, and some of us even cook with it because of its health benefits.

But few of us are aware that it can be used for detoxing the entire body. It’s why I promote oil pulling, which is when you swish coconut oil in your mouth to get rid of harmful bacteria.

You can also get rid of such bacterial problems throughout your system by simply consuming coconut oil. What makes it a powerful detoxifying agent is that it has medium chain triglycerides, which help to boost your immune system. It also contains caprylic and lauric acids, which both are antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal.

When you consume coconut oil, it fights all of the bad bacteria without removing the good bacteria, known as flora. In your gut and other places around your body, there has to be a balance of flora, so that bad bacteria doesn’t overpower your system and cause an invasion. This is what sometimes happens in the female organs, leading to a yeast infection or BV.

Some of the other Coconut Oil Detox Benefits Include: 

• Mental clarity and improved brain health
• Boosts good cholesterol levels
• Helps thyroid function
• Protects and restores joint function
• Prevents Crohn’s disease
• Improves digestion
• Boosts energy levels
• Prevents cancer
• Improves the look of your skin
• Sheds excess weight
• Protects against cardiovascular disease

Before you begin your coconut oil detox

The type of coconut oil you use is very important. You should look for a brand that sells it in an organic and raw state. It should also say extra virgin coconut oil on the label. This will ensure you’re getting the best quality oil, so you can reap the full benefits of coconut.

Just as with any detox, it’s highly necessary to drink plenty of water. This will help to flush out parasites, bacteria and other toxins hidden inside of your body. I like to say you should be drinking a gallon of water daily, which isn’t as hard to do as you may think. If you cut out all other drinks and reach for a glass of water instead, you can easily drink a gallon.

Since the coconut oil detox requires you to consume quite a lot, you may want to start off by first putting it into your food. This will help you to adjust to the taste and will enable your body to get used to it.

You can pour coconut oil over your meals — about 1 tsp worth, then work your way up to a couple of tablespoons. You should be doing this daily for atleast a week. Afterward, you can graduate to the actual coconut oil detox.

How to detox your body with coconut oil

You’ve got your oil and now you’re ready to get your coconut oil detox started, great! The process is very simple, but it does require commitment. All you have to do is mix together your extra virgin coconut oil with warm water and drink it. You should be doing this daily for up to a week.

Each day, you’ll need to get down between 10 and 14 tablespoons of coconut oil. Of course, you don’t have to do this all at once.

Just spread it out — every two hours, take 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with your water. This may sound a bit gross, which is why I have to recommend that you go with a brand like Spectrum or Nutiva, which to me tastes pretty great.

Another option is to place it inside of a hemp smoothie mixed with your favorite fruits and/or sweetener. It just has to be added in raw, uncooked form and best taken with something liquidy to ensure that you get all of it down.  Make sure to avoid sugars during the detox.  I enjoy borrowing recipes from the alkaline diet.

It’s also recommended that you eat the flesh of the coconut, which will also help to balance the flora in your gut. About 4 ounces should be enough. Make sure that it is unsweetened.

So that’s pretty much it. For me, it beats anything a doc can prescribe, and best of all there are no side effects. It’s a good idea to do this at least once a year just to maintain a balance of good and bad bacteria throughout your system, so don’t wait for trouble to hit home!

Coconut oil has tons of amazing benefits, try coconut oil pulling or use as a topical DIY coconut oil sugar scrub.