By: Temitope Ojo

You have probably heard about coconut oil and its numerous benefits. How much do you know about the effects of coconut water on the body and skin?

As unpleasant as some of the water may taste, you will still find this detoxification water everywhere ready to be used.

Some benefits

*When you consume coconut water you strengthen your immune system and eliminate the bacteria which cause urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, gum diseases and viruses which cause cold, infection diseases and typhus.

* It will not only increase your energy, but it will also increase the production of thyroid gland hormones.

*This water is also very good for people who suffer from kidney diseases since it reacts as a natural diuretic. It will cleanse the urinary tract and the bladder canals. It will remove the toxins from the body and ‘’crash’’ the kidney stones.

*Coconut water is good for digestion due to the high level of fibber which it contains. If you drink it regularly it will eliminate the gastric acid. You can drink it in big amounts, since it has low levels of fat.

*You will lose weight, thanks to water’s ability for keeping you sated and meanwhile it lowers the appetite.

*If you have acne, oily or dry skin, all you need to do is to soak a cotton wool in the coconut water and apply it to the skin. It will clean and freshen up the skin, and most importantly, it will keep the pores open.

*If you mix the water with olive oil, you can cleanse your organism. This mixture can remove bowel parasites.

*Drink one cup of coconut water every morning and you will balance the electrolytes whose misbalance can lead to hypertension, also known as high blood pressure.

*If you drink alcohol during the night you will probably have headache in the morning. So, the next time when you exaggerate with alcohol, you will remember this ‘’saviour’’ if you want to get rid of the headache. Additionally, it will also compensate for the lost fluids and you will overcome the nausea which is often related with hangover.

*If you want your skin to be hydrated and radiant during the entire day, one cup of coconut water will be enough.

*After several exhausting physical activities, you can drink coconut water and you will regain energy. It will refresh you and leave a positive influence on each body part