Oil Pulling
Let's talk about Oil Pulling...
An ancient Ayurvedic ritual dating back over 3,000 years, oil pulling involves placing a tablespoon of organic cold pressed oil (I use coconut oil mixed with sesame oil added couple of drops clove & frankincense essential oil). Into your mouth and then swishing it around for up to 20 minutes, minimum 5 minutes (pulling it between your teeth), before spitting it out to a plastic cup (never use your sink). Whatever you do, do not swallow the oil as you will ingest the toxins you are trying to wipe out. Afterwards requires brushing your teeth with all-natural fluoride-free toothpaste, (or extra virgin organic cold pressed coconut oil) and rinsing your mouth out. And you're done!
Why Oil Pulling?
With the mouth as the home to millions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other toxins, the oil acts like a cleanser, pulling out the nasties before they get a chance to spread throughout the body.It has so many benefits that whole books have been written on the topic, but here are the TOP REASONS for making oil pulling a part of YOUR morning routine: Recommended every morning in the first two weeks, followed 2-3 times a week as a life routine.
Whitens Teeth
There is no need for chemical teeth whitening strips when oil pulling works just as well! The oil possesses natural antibiotic and antiviral properties that brightens and cleans teeth, keeping them pearly white. Try it for two weeks and you'll see what I mean, or just take a look at Gwyneth Paltrow's smile.
Detoxes the Body
Germs in the body are much like poison causing inflammation and leading to disease and illness in turn. The gateway to the body for such contamination is the mouth. Therefore, in removing the toxins at source before they get a chance to spread, the body undergoes a complete detox. Neat!
Reduces Headaches
When the body is under toxic stress, headaches and migraines occur. It is nature's way of asking for some time out to recover. By eliminating bacteria from the body via oil pulling, headaches can be avoided.
Keeps the Skin Clear
Removing toxins from the body that would otherwise make it into the bloodstream means the skin has a chance to shine. Rashes and skin issues often reduce dramatically, or even clear up completely, when oil pulling.
Promotes Oral Hygiene
Oil pulling is highly effective at reducing tooth cavities and at eradicating bad breath. Removing the Streptococcus mutans bacteria (an important player in tooth decay) as well as other microorganisms, oil pulling is great for oral health. It also helps with plaque-induced gingivitis.
When you start oil pulling, you might experience some of the positive effects immediately, or it may take a few days or even weeks. It will very much depend on the state of your health to begin with, and how compromised your immune system is.
Other possible benefits of oil pulling for overall health include: Migraine headache relief, Correcting hormone imbalances, Reducing inflammation of arthritis, May help with gastro-enteritis, May reduce symptoms of bronchitis, Helps support normal kidney function, Help reduce sinus congestion, Some people report improved vision, Helps reduce insomnia, Reduced hangover after alcohol consumption, Aids in reducing pain, Reduces the symptoms of allergies, Helps detoxify the body of harmful metals and organisms.
By Beatrix Weiland
13 April 2015