I have read a lot about oil pulling lately
and all its wonderful benefits, and I am really excited to give it a try. Some of the benefits include:
- Whiter teeth
- Helps with bleeding gums
- Helps with tooth and gum sensitivity
- Helps you have better breath
- Helps to prevent cavities and gingivitis
- Helps with allergies and sinus problems
- Helps to detoxify the body
- Helps you to have clearer healthier skin
- Helps hormone imbalances
- Helps arthritis and inflammation
- Helps the immune system
- Boosts overall health
- May help with appetite and weight loss
- Plus many other health benefits
Oil pulling is an ancient remedy used in India and Asia for thousands of years to treat many systemic diseases. Oil pulling has gained popularity in the West over the last few decades as it is a safe, easy, and inexpensive way to detox our bodies and enjoy all the amazing health benefits. I remember the last time I was at the dentist he had a poster on the wall that explained how our mouths are a gateway to our body. Poor oral health is associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, lung conditions, and obesity. It is very important for our overall health that we support our teeth and gums by brushing, flossing and regular cleanings at the dentist, and I would like to add oil pulling to that list.
Step 1
It is best to oil pull first thing in the morning when you wake up before you eat or drink anything. You want to have an empty stomach when you oil pull. It is recommended that you use a tablespoon or less of a good quality cold pressed organic oil, such as sesame or coconut oil. (I use a cold pressed unrefined coconut oil, because coconut oil has Lauric Acid) A whole tablespoon of oil was a bit difficult to do the first time, it is a very odd feeling to have a mouth full of oil, so I started with a little less, and adjusted the amount as I became more comfortable with the process. Also the oil with mix with your saliva and practically double in size after swishing for a few minutes, so don’t start with too much oil at first.
Step 2
Gently swish the oil around your mouth in and out between your teeth with a push and pull type method, sorta like you would do with mouthwash, but do not gargle with the oil as it is very important that you do not swallow any of the oil because the oil will be full of toxins from your body. Continue to swish the oil around your mouth for 15-20 minutes, 20 minutes seems like a very long time when you first start oil pulling and your mouth and jaws will be a bit tired, so don’t worry if the first few times you can’t do the full 20 minutes, it gets easier I promise.
Step 3
Now you want to spit the oil out in the trash. Remember the oil will be very toxic after you finish your 20 minutes, so you do not want to swallow any of the oil, but spit all the oil out. I prefer to spit in the trash as I do not want to clog up my pipes by spitting in the sink, nor do I want to contaminate my sink. The oil should look white when you spit it out, if the oil is yellow you have not swished long enough.
Step 4
For the final step I like to rinse my mouth out with warm water or warm salted water to remove any leftover oil that may be in my mouth. I like to swish and then gargle to make sure my mouth and throat are rinsed clean.
I can’t wait for my next visit to the dentist to see what my results are. Even after just 10 days I feel like my teeth are whiter and my mouth feels so good and clean. I am glad that I started oil pulling and will continue to do so and will update my blog with my progress.
I just gave you the basics, but there are so many resources on the internet to learn more about oil pulling– here are a few of my favorites
Oil Pulling the Habit That Can Transform Your Health
Oil Pulling a Wonderful Therapy and they offer an E-Book for download
Dental Professionals Respond to Oil Pulling
Oral Health: The Mouth-Body Connection
The Ultimate Guide to Oil Pulling: Rock your Immune System with this Ancient Method
Everything You Need to Know About Oil Pulling
I would like to state that I am not a doctor or trained professional. These statements are information that I have gathered from the internet and are strictly my opinions only. Please discuss with your doctor or healthcare professional. Thank you.
