Coconut Oil is, well, Magical.

My mother, bless her, is always having some issue with something. I, like any good daughter, try my best to help her. This week, it was was a bruise she didn't know how she came upon. I suggested to put Coconut Oil on it. She looked at me funny, of course. So I went into detail about how I use the stuff. "It's magical", she said. That's how this post was born.

Coconut Oil is magical. It is Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antiviral, and Improves nutrient absorption. You can use it for just about anything. To see hundreds of uses for Coconut Oil click here.

We use it to pan fry fish, as it doesn't change even in high heat, and in our oatmeal. We use it in baking, and next week I'm going to try it out in a pie crust. It pretty much replaces butter and oil. It is vegan and gluten-free.

Besides cooking, I use it for as a facial moisturizer, hair conditioner, and lotion. It is also great on cuts, scraps, and burns to help condition skin and prevent infection. My husband uses it to prevent nose bleeds. I love it for the occasional zit to take out any redness or infection and prevent scaring.

We use Dr. Bronner's Magic Certified Fair Trade & Organic Fresh Pressed Virgin Whole Kernel Coconut Oil. You can find it at New Seasons, Fred Meyer's, Thriftway, Whole Foods, Food Front, and even on Amazon.com. So, I'd suggest going out and buying a jar, or two, today.

Until next time...

- Melissa