Coconut oil has been hailed as a miracle cure for everything from weight loss to heart disease. Some claim that coconut oil is a cure for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, hypothyroidism, cancer, and almost any health condition. And while coconut oil has some benefits, the truth is that it can do much more harm than good. Today I want to give you 8 reasons why you avoid consuming coconut oil, and 7 ways you can still benefit from using coconut oil in your self-care.