Home remedies with olive oil
If something unites Mediterranean cultures, it is olive oil. Our most differentiating seal. Extra virgin olive oil is not only present in our diet, but for generations it has been used for all kinds of remedies.
We refer to home remedies with olive oil: those lifelong remedies that our grandmother used when we were sick or something hurt us. and that many of us continue to carry out.
These traditional remedies seek to preserve our health in a totally natural way. In this article we talk about some of the most popular.
Benefits of olive oil in health
Extra virgin olive oil is a superfood. In addition to being a delight and the best companion for meat, vegetables or fish; Take care and protect our health.
EVOO is cardioprotective, , Antioxidant, stops aging and encourages the elimination of unhealthy fats, among other properties. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is used in all kinds of remedies.
7 folk remedies with olive oil
1. Olive oil massage
First of all, olive oil is ideal for any type of massage, due to its anti-inflammatory properties. And it is that, in addition to relieving pain in the muscles, it hydrates the skin. For example, it is key to the treatment of tendinitis. The oil performs an emollient action and regenerates the area.
2. Wounds and burns
Olive oil has healing properties. Therefore, to heal small burns or wounds it is perfect; as it heals, while reducing pain.
3. Olive oil for constipation
We already told you in this Beloleum blog that the Fasting olive oil It can be a home remedy against constipation. According to the popular imagination, Helps lubricate the stomach and from there to improve traffic. However, there is no scientific evidence to show that it is better precisely on an empty stomach.
On the other hand, extra virgin olive oil is one of those Foods with Omega 3 fatty acids, essential to prevent the appearance of cardiovascular diseases. In fact, that’s what the own Spanish Heart Foundation.
4. Anti-acne treatment
Liquid gold also has skin benefits. For example, a homemade soap containing olive oil is ideal.
5. An ally for your ears…
Did you know that olive oil is very beneficial for otitis? Yes, that earache due to inflammation. Heat a little oil and apply it to the ear. It will calm you!
On the other hand, Olive oil is also a natural remedy to remove wax plugs. The EVOO softens the plugs, so that they can be easily removed. How to do it? Apply two drops of oil before bed and leave a cotton on your ear. The next morning, remove the cotton and add hot water under pressure (use a syringe). The cap will be easily removed.
6. … and for the hangover
As the years go by, hangovers get tougher, right? Here are 2 possible remedies to combat it: the first, stop drinking both (sure it has an effect!) and, the second, opt for the next Homemade brew that -with or without a hangover- will taste like glory.
the recipe: Crush 2-3 tomatoes, a cucumber, 2-3 tablespoons of chopped onion and, of course, add a good splash of olive oil.
7. EVOO diet for cholesterol
As we have already been telling you, “Extra virgin olive oil” and “cardiovascular health” go hand in hand. EVOO is an ally to lower cholesterol: Yes, that famous “bad cholesterol” or LDL.
The oleic acid of extra virgin olive oil allows to increase the presence of “good cholesterol” (HDL), reducing the appearance of cardiovascular diseases. But remember: this only happens with EVOO. Oils such as rapeseed, palm or coconut produce the opposite effect.
So now you know, both for home remedies and for your daily diet, the EVOO is the best card for your health. On Beloleum, we have Aragon EVOO in different varieties such as the Arbequina or the IMPLERT. Bet on the quality product and enjoy its wonderful flavor.
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