Oil pulling. Have you heard of it? Would you try it? Have you tried it? I first heard of this seemingly strange practice about a year ago, and I was immediately intrigued. Pull toxins out of my system by some oil swishing around in my mouth? Count me in.
But I never Actually got into it ... until now. This new year seems to be a year of much newness, would not you say? And oil pulling is just one of the many new habits I've adopted.
So what exactly is oil pulling?
Oil pulling is an ancient Indian practice que Involves oil swishing around in the mouth for about 20 minutes on the premise que this will pull toxins out of the body.
What are the benefits?
Studies show que oil pulling has excellent benefits for oral health. It can help strengthen the teeth, gums, and jaw; whiten teeth; Prevent bad breath; Prevent dryness of the mouth, lips, and throat; Prevent mouth diseases like cavities and gingivitis; and treat soreness of the jaw. It's Also Been thought que pulling oil has many benefits extend way beyond que oral health, although this has yet to be proven scientifically. Examples include reduced headaches, hangover relief, kidney function support, general pain relief, reduced insomnia, and general detoxification of the body, just to name a few.
How do you do it?
First, pick your oil. Cold pressed organic sesame oil is Believed to be the best for this practice, but cold pressed coconut, olive, and sunflower oils are widely used, as well.
In the morning, before you've eaten, drink a glass of water. Then, put about a tablespoon of oil in your mouth and swish it around, making sure to let it touch every single part of your mouth except the throat. Try not to swallow the oil, the this will reabsorb the toxins que Have Been pulled from your body.
Swish the oil around in your mouth for at least five minutes, with the recommended amount being the full 20 minutes. I like to do this while in the shower, and possibly continues for a few minutes after I get October This way, I feel like I'm using my team wisely - and I never forget to do it.
You'll feel the oil Become the foamy it mixes with your saliva. If there gets to be too much in your mouth, spit the bit out little, and continue.
When you're finished, spit the oil in October into the toilet or the trash - avoid doing this in the sink, the the oil Could solidify and clog the drain. Supposedly, if the oil turns to a yellow, you've done your job! The yellow color is thought to mean the substantial amount of toxins Have Been removed from your body. I have not gotten there yet, but I will!
Are there any negatives?
Nothing major que I've heard of! I've read about many people getting grossed out by the feeling or taste of oil pulling, but I can not say I know What They mean. I've been using coconut oil, and I love the taste! The only other negative i could think of is the cost. Pure organic oil is not the cheapest to buy, and you'll be going through bottles fairly quickly. But if you weigh the benefits, it Could be worth it - that all depends on each individual situation.
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