Experiencing breakouts: Reach for coconut oil

Tiredness coupled with rash-prone skin is a surefire indication of intestinal yeast overgrowth, say UCLA researchers. Yeast release toxins that lower the production of energizing beta brain waves, plus trigger epidermal inflammation, raising the risk of eczema and other skin woes. The simple solution? Add 3 Tbs. of coconut oil to your daily diet (in place of other fats if you’re trying to slim) and you’ll see a noticeable uptick in energy and skin health in as little as 8 days. The reason: Coconut oil destroys yeast cells on contact by splitting open their protective outer membrane.