OIL PULLING

After 7 solid months of oil pulling every morning I am confident to say that my teeth look & feel AMAZING & when I accidentally missed one day I didn't feel as refreshed & awake that morning! The only thing is I wish I had taken before & after photos of my teeth.

WHAT IS OIL PULLING

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic ritual, and was introduced to the modern world in 1992 by Dr. F. Karach, MD. He claimed that oil pulling could cure a variety of illnesses ranging from heart disease and digestive troubles to hormonal disorders.

Oil pulling has a variety of benefits. So many, there is a book called 'Oil Pulling Therapy: Detoxifying and Healing the Body Through Oral Cleansing by naturopathic physician Bruce Fife.'

“The oil acts like a cleanser. When you put it in your mouth and work it around your teeth and gums it “pulls” out bacteria and other debris,” says Bruce Fife.

“As simple as it is, oil pulling has a very powerful detoxifying effect. Our mouths are the home to billions of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other parasites and their toxins. Candida and Streptococcus are common residents in our mouths. It is these types of germs and their toxic waste products that cause gum disease and tooth decay and contribute to many other health problems including arthritis and heart disease. Our immune system is constantly fighting these troublemakers. If our immune system becomes overloaded or burdened by excessive stress, poor diet, environmental toxins and such, these organisms can spread throughout the body causing secondary infections and chronic inflammation, leading to any number of health problems.”

HOW TO OIL PULL

Best done first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

Place 1 tablespoon of organic, cold-pressed vegetable based oil (Sesame or coconut are best) into your mouth, and swish it around for 20-30 minutes before spitting it out (outside or in the toilet).

Never swallow the oil, as while you are "swishing" the oil is pulling toxins from your system and therefore will be full of chemicals and bacteria. Be sure to brush your teeth and rinse your mouth thoroughly afterwards. I brush my teeth with home made toothpaste (with the main ingredient being baking soda) afterward, but any fluoride free toothpaste should be ok, just check the ingredients.

The first few times you may experience a "gagging" feeling and it may seem a little difficult keeping the oil in your mouth, but start off with 10-15 minutes and work your way up to 30. If you persist, by the third day it will become easier.  Once you have finished the oil pull spit the oil either outside into the garden or into the toilet, avoid spitting it into the sink especially if using coconut oil as it will solidify in the pipes under the sink when its cold.

It is advised to change the type of oil you use every few weeks, I usually alternate between organic cold pressed sesame oil and organic cold pressed coconut oil about every four weeks.

THE BENEFITS OF OIL PULLING

• Whiter teeth
• Healthier gums
• Prevents bad breath
• Decrease PMS symptoms
• Hormone regulation 
• Improve sleep quality 

  Decreased headaches
• Clearer sinuses
• Clearer mind

• Clearer skin
• Alleviated allergies
• Increased energy